Job summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse Manager to join our friendly, forward-thinking GP practice in Chorley and South Ribble. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to manage and develop our nursing team, while delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a growing and recognised training practice.
You will oversee the day-to-day running of the nursing team, ensuring clinical excellence, safe practice, and adherence to professional standards. The role includes responsibility for staff development, mentoring, rostering, and supporting professional growth, as well as leading on infection prevention and control, clinical governance, and quality improvement initiatives.
The successful candidate will work closely with GPs, the wider multidisciplinary team, and practice management to shape services, drive innovation, and enhance patient care. This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic nurse leader who is passionate about general practice, team development, and making a real difference to the local community.
Main duties of the job
Lead and manage the nursing team, including nurses, nurse associates, and healthcare assistants, ensuring high standards of patient care.
Oversee rostering, workload allocation, and staff development, including mentoring, appraisals, and training.
Ensure clinical governance, infection prevention and control, and safety standards are maintained across the nursing team.
Support and contribute to service development, quality improvement initiatives, and audits.
Deliver and supervise clinical care, including chronic disease management, immunisations, wound care, and treatment room procedures as required.
Collaborate closely with GPs, multidisciplinary team members, and practice management to ensure effective, patient-centred care.
Act as a practice lead for professional standards, clinical policies, and compliance with NHS and NMC guidelines.
Promote a supportive and innovative working environment, encouraging best practice, professional growth, and continuous learning.
About us
Our practice is a forward-thinking, multi-site GP surgery serving patients across Chorley and South Ribble. With a growing patient list, we are proud of our strong history in training and developing clinical staff, having been recognised as a training practice for a range of healthcare professionals.
We value innovation, teamwork, and high-quality patient care, creating a supportive environment where staff can thrive, learn, and grow. Our multidisciplinary team of GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff work collaboratively to provide safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Joining our practice means being part of a dynamic, ambitious, and friendly team where your skills are valued, professional development is encouraged, and you can make a real difference to the health and wellbeing of our local community.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
The Practice Nurse Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Clinical Leadership and Management:
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Lead and manage the nursing team, including nurses, nurse associates, and healthcare assistants.
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Co-ordinate the nursing team rota to meet patient needs and ensure adequate staffing.
-
Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring tasks are within the scope of practice of staff.
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Support staff through appraisals, training needs analyses, mentoring, and guidance.
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Plan, implement, and manage changes within the nursing team to enhance service provision.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC):
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Act as the IPC lead, working to the IPC policy and providing audits, training, support, and evidence of compliance.
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Produce the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager.
Clinical Duties:
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Provide routine and acute nursing care in accordance with clinical evidence, NICE guidelines, and the NSF.
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Implement and evaluate treatment plans for chronic disease patients, supporting health and wellbeing.
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Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of long-term conditions.
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Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
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Prescribe medication in line with PGDs and scope of practice, reviewing patient medications to enhance compliance.
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Provide guidance on prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
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Oversee wound care services and chronic disease clinics, referring patients to secondary care when required.
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Coordinate travel medicine services and implement vaccination programmes for adults and children.
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Request and process pathology tests and results.
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Develop, implement, and participate in well woman and well man clinics.
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Chaperone patients and assist GPs with minor surgery when required.
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Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.
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Recognise, assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
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Support patients with safe medication use and liaise with external services for vulnerable patients.
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Support safeguarding across the practice in line with national and local policies.
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Recognise substance misuse issues and refer appropriately.
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Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
Governance and Quality:
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Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure effective use of read codes.
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Ensure appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers.
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Review and implement nursing protocols in line with national guidance and local policy.
-
Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and shared learning within the practice.
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Review significant or near-miss events using structured approaches, such as root cause analysis (RCA).
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Ensure the nursing team operates in line with legislation, policies, and practice procedures.
Service Development:
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Develop, implement, and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes.
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Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
-
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
The Practice Nurse Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Clinical Leadership and Management:
-
Lead and manage the nursing team, including nurses, nurse associates, and healthcare assistants.
-
Co-ordinate the nursing team rota to meet patient needs and ensure adequate staffing.
-
Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring tasks are within the scope of practice of staff.
-
Support staff through appraisals, training needs analyses, mentoring, and guidance.
-
Plan, implement, and manage changes within the nursing team to enhance service provision.
Infection Prevention and Control (IPC):
-
Act as the IPC lead, working to the IPC policy and providing audits, training, support, and evidence of compliance.
-
Produce the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager.
Clinical Duties:
-
Provide routine and acute nursing care in accordance with clinical evidence, NICE guidelines, and the NSF.
-
Implement and evaluate treatment plans for chronic disease patients, supporting health and wellbeing.
-
Identify, manage, and support patients at risk of long-term conditions.
-
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
-
Prescribe medication in line with PGDs and scope of practice, reviewing patient medications to enhance compliance.
-
Provide guidance on prescribed and over-the-counter medications.
-
Oversee wound care services and chronic disease clinics, referring patients to secondary care when required.
-
Coordinate travel medicine services and implement vaccination programmes for adults and children.
-
Request and process pathology tests and results.
-
Develop, implement, and participate in well woman and well man clinics.
-
Chaperone patients and assist GPs with minor surgery when required.
-
Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.
-
Recognise, assess, and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
-
Support patients with safe medication use and liaise with external services for vulnerable patients.
-
Support safeguarding across the practice in line with national and local policies.
-
Recognise substance misuse issues and refer appropriately.
-
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
Governance and Quality:
-
Maintain accurate clinical records and ensure effective use of read codes.
-
Ensure appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers.
-
Review and implement nursing protocols in line with national guidance and local policy.
-
Participate in audits, quality improvement projects, and shared learning within the practice.
-
Review significant or near-miss events using structured approaches, such as root cause analysis (RCA).
-
Ensure the nursing team operates in line with legislation, policies, and practice procedures.
Service Development:
-
Develop, implement, and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes.
-
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
-
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration.
- Experience in general practice or community nursing with core clinical skills.
- Proven leadership or management experience in a clinical setting.
- Up-to-date CPR / Basic Life Support and safeguarding training.
- Strong skills in chronic disease management, vaccinations, wound care, and treatment room procedures.
- Commitment to professional development and delivering high-quality patient care.
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber (IPN) qualification.
- Post-registration qualifications in diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular, or chronic disease management.
- Advanced clinical skills such as ECG interpretation, spirometry, phlebotomy, wound care, or minor illness assessment.
- Leadership, management, or mentorship qualifications.
- Training in family planning and sexual health.
- Teaching or mentorship experience, particularly in a recognised training practice.
- Experience in audit, quality improvement, or service development.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration.
- Experience in general practice or community nursing with core clinical skills.
- Proven leadership or management experience in a clinical setting.
- Up-to-date CPR / Basic Life Support and safeguarding training.
- Strong skills in chronic disease management, vaccinations, wound care, and treatment room procedures.
- Commitment to professional development and delivering high-quality patient care.
Desirable
- Independent Nurse Prescriber (IPN) qualification.
- Post-registration qualifications in diabetes, respiratory, cardiovascular, or chronic disease management.
- Advanced clinical skills such as ECG interpretation, spirometry, phlebotomy, wound care, or minor illness assessment.
- Leadership, management, or mentorship qualifications.
- Training in family planning and sexual health.
- Teaching or mentorship experience, particularly in a recognised training practice.
- Experience in audit, quality improvement, or service development.
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).
Additional information
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).
