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Paxton Medical Group

Experienced Practice Nurse

The closing date is 07 April 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Practice Nurse to join our dynamic, friendly nursing team at Paxton Medical Group.

We are a growing practice serving a population of over 20,000 patients across three sites; Claughton, Fender Way and Townfield.

You will be working in an experienced, well established nursing team within a training practice.

Main duties of the job

As an integral member of our clinical team, you will provide a wide range of nursing services to our diverse patient population. You will work autonomously while being fully supported by our GP's, Nurses, HCA's, and administrative staff.

Your responsibilities will include

  • Chronic disease management (e.g., asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension)
  • Supporting long term condition reviews and health promotion initiatives
  • Contributing to QOF, enhanced services, and practice wide clinical targets
  • Providing evidence based, patient centred care in line with current guidelines

We are looking for someone who brings both experience and a positive, proactive approach. You should have:

  • Previous experience working as a Practice Nurse in primary care
  • Strong clinical assessment and decision making skills
  • Up to date training in key areas such as cytology, immunisations, and chronic disease management
  • Excellent communication and organisational abilities
  • A commitment to continuous professional development

About us

What We Offer

  • A welcoming, collaborative working environment
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and career development
  • Competitive salary and NHS pension
  • Supportive leadership and a culture that values your ideas and wellbeing

If you are passionate about delivering high quality patient care, enjoy working collaboratively, and would like to be part of a supportive, progressive practice, we would love to hear from you!

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5182-26-0000

Job locations

161 Park Road North

Birkenhead

Wirral

CH41 0DD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide evidence based nursing care across long term condition management, including Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, and Cardiovascular disease.

Supporting patients in self management of their conditions through education and action plans.

Performing blood pressure monitoring, FENO and spirometry to assess and track disease progression.

Undertake cervical cytology, childhood and adult immunisations, travel health advice, and vaccinations.

Perform wound care, dressings, suture removal, and other treatment room procedures.

Support patients with lifestyle advice, health promotion, and self management strategies.

Offer guidance on contraception, STI testing, and reproductive health.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide evidence based nursing care across long term condition management, including Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension, and Cardiovascular disease.

Supporting patients in self management of their conditions through education and action plans.

Performing blood pressure monitoring, FENO and spirometry to assess and track disease progression.

Undertake cervical cytology, childhood and adult immunisations, travel health advice, and vaccinations.

Perform wound care, dressings, suture removal, and other treatment room procedures.

Support patients with lifestyle advice, health promotion, and self management strategies.

Offer guidance on contraception, STI testing, and reproductive health.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to integrated care.
  • Excellent communication and patient engagement skills.
  • Strong clinical judgement and ability to work autonomously.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development and revalidation.
  • High standard of record keeping aligned with NMC and practice policies.
  • Knowledge of infection prevention and control, medicines management, and cold chain processes.
  • Ability to deliver health promotion and self management education.

Desirable

  • Experience contributing to QOF, IIF, or other performance frameworks.
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff, HCAs, or students.
  • Training in travel health or vaccination programmes.
  • Familiarity with digital clinical systems (e.g., EMIS)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC) with experience in primary or community care settings.
  • Post registration training relevant to primary care (e.g., cervical cytology, immunisations, wound care, phlebotomy).
  • Competency in chronic disease management (e.g., Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension).

Desirable

  • Independent or supplementary prescribing qualification
  • Specialist training in diabetes or respiratory care
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within multidisciplinary teams and contributing to integrated care.
  • Excellent communication and patient engagement skills.
  • Strong clinical judgement and ability to work autonomously.
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development and revalidation.
  • High standard of record keeping aligned with NMC and practice policies.
  • Knowledge of infection prevention and control, medicines management, and cold chain processes.
  • Ability to deliver health promotion and self management education.

Desirable

  • Experience contributing to QOF, IIF, or other performance frameworks.
  • Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff, HCAs, or students.
  • Training in travel health or vaccination programmes.
  • Familiarity with digital clinical systems (e.g., EMIS)

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC) with experience in primary or community care settings.
  • Post registration training relevant to primary care (e.g., cervical cytology, immunisations, wound care, phlebotomy).
  • Competency in chronic disease management (e.g., Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Hypertension).

Desirable

  • Independent or supplementary prescribing qualification
  • Specialist training in diabetes or respiratory care

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Paxton Medical Group

Address

161 Park Road North

Birkenhead

Wirral

CH41 0DD


Employer's website

https://paxtonmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Paxton Medical Group

Address

161 Park Road North

Birkenhead

Wirral

CH41 0DD


Employer's website

https://paxtonmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nurse Manager

Krystal Moore

krystal.moore@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

19 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A5182-26-0000

Job locations

161 Park Road North

Birkenhead

Wirral

CH41 0DD


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