Practice Nurse

Job responsibilities

Job Description Practice Nurse

Organisation: Chorlton Family Practice Location: Manchester Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) / Part-time considered Reports to: Practice Manager / GP Partners

About Us

Chorlton Family Practice is a friendly, progressive GP surgery based in South Manchester, serving a diverse local population. We are proud to deliver safe, effective and compassionate primary care, supported by a multidisciplinary team of GPs, nurses, pharmacists, HCAs, and administrative staff.

We value teamwork, professional growth, and innovation, and we actively encourage staff to contribute ideas that improve patient care and service delivery. We are now seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our clinical team.

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients registered at Chorlton Family Practice. This includes long-term condition management, treatment room duties, health promotion, immunisations, and supporting the delivery of QOF, IIF, and enhanced services. The role requires working collaboratively with the wider clinical and administrative team to ensure excellent patient outcomes and a safe, effective service.

Main Duties and Responsibilities1. Clinical Care

• Manage and provide care for patients with long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and hypertension.

• Undertake chronic disease reviews, medication checks, and titration in accordance with local and national guidelines.

• Perform cervical cytology, childhood and adult immunisations, and travel vaccinations.

• Carry out treatment room duties including phlebotomy and administration of therapeutic injections (e.g. B12, Zoladex, Prostap).

• Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice on smoking cessation, weight management, diet, and exercise.

• Support womens and mens health services as required.

• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control in all aspects of clinical practice.

2. Health Promotion and Public Health

• Deliver patient education to promote self-care and healthy lifestyle choices.

• Participate in national and local health campaigns (e.g. flu, NHS Health Checks).

• Identify and respond to safeguarding concerns for both adults and children in line with practice and statutory procedures.

3. Teamwork and Communication

• Work collaboratively with GPs, ANPs, pharmacists, HCAs, and admin colleagues to ensure a coordinated approach to patient care.

• Participate actively in clinical meetings, audits, and quality improvement projects.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical documentation in accordance with NMC standards using EMIS Web and Ardens templates.

• Support effective handover and communication within the team.

4. Professional Development

• Maintain NMC registration and comply with revalidation requirements.

• Complete all mandatory and role-specific training, including BLS, infection control, and safeguarding (Level 3).

• Participate in annual appraisals, reflective practice, and clinical supervision.

• Engage in continuous professional development to maintain and enhance clinical skills.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.

• Experience working within a primary care or community nursing setting.

• Competent in chronic disease management and general treatment room duties.

• Up-to-date training in immunisations, cervical cytology, and basic life support.

• Familiarity with EMIS Web, Ardens templates, and QOF processes.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

• Commitment to ongoing professional development and teamwork.

Desirable

• Additional qualifications in chronic disease management (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes).

• Experience delivering travel health advice and vaccinations.

• Mentorship or teaching qualification to support HCAs or trainee nurses.

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, patient-focused, and proactive in approach.

• Able to work independently and manage own workload effectively.

• Positive team player who contributes to a supportive and inclusive culture.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality improvement.

• Flexible, reliable, and adaptable to changing clinical needs.

Working Conditions

• Based at Chorlton Family Practice, Manchester.

• The role involves regular use of computer systems and clinical software.

• Adherence to infection control, confidentiality, and data protection policies is mandatory.

What We Offer

• Supportive, inclusive, and friendly working environment.

• Opportunities for ongoing training and development.

• Participation in the NHS Pension Scheme.

• Competitive salary based on experience.

• Flexible working patterns considered.

General Responsibilities

• Comply with all relevant policies, procedures, and protocols, including safeguarding, infection control, health and safety, and confidentiality.

• Demonstrate commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.

• Contribute to the practices continuous improvement and quality assurance processes.

• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as requested by the management or partners.

Review of Role

This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the role. Duties may be reviewed periodically in consultation with the post holder to reflect changes in service needs and professional development.

Knowledge and Skills

Desirable

• Knowledge and Skills
• Essential
• Sound knowledge of current nursing practice and clinical governance.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with patients and colleagues.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work independently and as part of a team.
• Competent in IT systems and electronic record keeping.
• Desirable
• Awareness of local and national health initiatives and public health priorities.
• Experience providing health promotion, education, and lifestyle advice.
• Personal Attributes
• Essential
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach to care.
• Proactive, motivated, and adaptable to change.
• Reliable and able to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.
• Positive team player with a flexible, can-do attitude.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration.
• Up-to-date training in adult and childhood immunisations.
• Current cervical cytology training and competence.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Desirable

• Qualifications or certificates in chronic disease management (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension).
• Travel health and vaccination training.
• Mentorship or teaching qualification (e.g. ENB 998 or equivalent).

Experience

Essential

• Experience working as a nurse within a primary care or community setting.
• Proven experience managing patients with long-term conditions.
• Competent in treatment room procedures including cervical cytology, immunisations, and phlebotomy.
• Experience documenting clinical activity accurately and maintaining patient records in line with NMC standards.

Desirable

• Experience using EMIS Web and Ardens templates.
• Experience contributing to QOF, IIF, or enhanced service delivery.
• Participation in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).