BARDOC

Practice Nurse - Family Practice

The closing date is 17 July 2025

Job summary

Are you a Practice Nurse interested in working in a long established, forward thinking and dynamic Medical Practice?

We would love to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing care for the Practice population. Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with acute and chronic conditions, in addition to the management and preventative nursing interventions to the Practice population.

You will work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the patients, and also in the delivery of a healthier community, by listening and responding to patient needs.

You will assist the Practice Manager in leading and managing nursing resources, whilst working closely with GPs, the admin team and other multidisciplinary team members in order to deliver the Practice priorities.

As an autonomous Practitioner, the Practice Nurse is responsible for the care delivered by the Practice, by demonstrating critical thinking and clinical decision-making skills in the management of patient health care.

About us

The Strand Medical Centre / Family Practice are long established, forward thinking and dynamic GP Practices. The Practices have a strong and dedicated team who work closely together to provide the best in quality healthcare.

Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience + NHS Pension

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0230-FP-PN1

Job locations

Family Practice

133 Bowness Road

Middleton

Manchester

M24 4EN


The Strand Medical Centre

The Strand

Rochdale

Lancashire

OL11 2JG


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of General Practice Nursing to the practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long-term condition, and the provision of preventative health care.

As an autonomous Practitioner, the Practice Nurse is responsible for the care delivered to patients, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of Patients. They will work collaboratively with the General Practitioner to support the delivery of a healthier Rochdale / Middleton through listening and responding to Patients needs

Please refer to the attached job description for further information.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of General Practice Nursing to the practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long-term condition, and the provision of preventative health care.

As an autonomous Practitioner, the Practice Nurse is responsible for the care delivered to patients, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of Patients. They will work collaboratively with the General Practitioner to support the delivery of a healthier Rochdale / Middleton through listening and responding to Patients needs

Please refer to the attached job description for further information.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered general nurse
  • Current NMC Registration
  • GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Community nursing specialist qualification or equivalent
  • Post graduate diploma or degree [Primary Care]

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical Supervision and Training Experience.
  • Experience of working within Primary Care
  • Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
  • Experience of management of patients with long term conditions.
  • ECGs Venepuncture New Patient and other medicals Chaperoning support Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Immunisations [routine, childhood and travel] Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, Spirometry, CHD Women's health [cervical cytology and contraception etc]
  • Understand importance of evidence based practice
  • Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Desirable

  • Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
  • Travel Medicines
  • Paediatric phlebotomy
  • Insight into public health issues in the local area
  • Awareness of issues within the wider health arena

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Immunisation, vaccination, ear care and minor surgery skills. Ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
  • Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families. Negotiation and conflict management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • IT skills.
  • Ability to record information accurately.
  • Self directed practitioner.
  • Good communication skills written and verbal.
  • Good team worker with ability to work alone.
  • Enthusiasm and self motivation.
  • Flexible approach.
  • Commitment to personal development.
  • Smart, tidy appearance.
  • Honesty, reliability and integrity.
  • Commitment to the principals of equality and diversity.
  • Showing respect and consideration for the skills of others Able to work across boundaries.

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical Supervision and Training Experience.
  • Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
  • Experience of management of patients with long term conditions
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered general nurse
  • Current NMC Registration
  • GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Community nursing specialist qualification or equivalent
  • Post graduate diploma or degree [Primary Care]

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical Supervision and Training Experience.
  • Experience of working within Primary Care
  • Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
  • Experience of management of patients with long term conditions.
  • ECGs Venepuncture New Patient and other medicals Chaperoning support Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Immunisations [routine, childhood and travel] Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, Spirometry, CHD Women's health [cervical cytology and contraception etc]
  • Understand importance of evidence based practice
  • Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Knowledge of health promotion strategies

Desirable

  • Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
  • Travel Medicines
  • Paediatric phlebotomy
  • Insight into public health issues in the local area
  • Awareness of issues within the wider health arena

Skills and Competencies

Essential

  • Immunisation, vaccination, ear care and minor surgery skills. Ability to support patients to change lifestyle.
  • Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families. Negotiation and conflict management skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • IT skills.
  • Ability to record information accurately.
  • Self directed practitioner.
  • Good communication skills written and verbal.
  • Good team worker with ability to work alone.
  • Enthusiasm and self motivation.
  • Flexible approach.
  • Commitment to personal development.
  • Smart, tidy appearance.
  • Honesty, reliability and integrity.
  • Commitment to the principals of equality and diversity.
  • Showing respect and consideration for the skills of others Able to work across boundaries.

Experience

Essential

  • Clinical Supervision and Training Experience.
  • Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking
  • Experience of management of patients with long term conditions

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

BARDOC

Address

Family Practice

133 Bowness Road

Middleton

Manchester

M24 4EN


Employer's website

http://bardoc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

BARDOC

Address

Family Practice

133 Bowness Road

Middleton

Manchester

M24 4EN


Employer's website

http://bardoc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

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Details

Date posted

03 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience + NHS Pension

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0230-FP-PN1

Job locations

Family Practice

133 Bowness Road

Middleton

Manchester

M24 4EN


The Strand Medical Centre

The Strand

Rochdale

Lancashire

OL11 2JG


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