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Job Description
- Req#: A1830-25-0003?language=en&page=92&sort=publicationDateDesc
- To manage patient with Long Term Conditions
- Participate in National Screening - Cervical Cytology & Baby Vaccinations
- Select, Carry out and interpret results of specific tests
- Provide Travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
- Audit
- Present and contribute to Clinical Team Meetings
- To monitor and work on QOF areas and QF
- Seasonal Vaccinations - Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingrix, RSV
- QualificationsDesirable
- RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
- Cervical cytology qualification
- ExperienceEssentialDesirable
- Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations
- Health promotion
- IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc)
- Interpersonal skills
- Time Management
- Smart, polite and confident
- Planning and organising
- Performing under pressure
- Adaptability
- Using initiative
- Team working
- Self motivated
- Flexibility
- Confidentiality
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Desirable:
- Family planning
- Smoking cessation
- Evidence of recent updating in primary care
- Working with EMIS Web
- Knowledge of Clinical Audits
- Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations
- 2 years post-registration
- Health promotion
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Experience of working in Primary Care
- QualificationsDesirable
- RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
- Accredited training in chronic disease management
- Cervical cytology qualification
- ExperienceEssentialDesirable
- Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations
- Health promotion
- IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc)
- Interpersonal skills
- Time Management
- Smart, polite and confident
- Planning and organising
- Performing under pressure
- Adaptability
- Using initiative
- Team working
- Self motivated
- Flexibility
- Confidentiality
- Knowledge of Clinical Governance
- Desirable:
- Family planning
- Smoking cessation
- Evidence of recent updating in primary care
- Working with EMIS Web
- Knowledge of Clinical Audits
- Up-to-date training in childhood immunisations
- 2 years post-registration
- Health promotion
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Experience of working in Primary Care
Job summary
Oswald Medical Centre
JOB ADVERT- PRACTICE NURSE
Due to increased demand, we are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly Practice family. Oswald Medical Centre is an award-winning Practice serving over 16,000 patients. We are based across 3 sites in Accrington, Oswaldtwistle and Blackburn. We pride ourselves on our approach to providing caring services and offer a range of standard NHS and enhanced services including minor surgery.
We have an extensive clinical team comprising of: 4 GP Partners, 1 Salaried GP, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Nurse Associate and 2 Healthcare Assistants.Supporting our Clinical Team is a large Administrative Team, including a dedicated Pharmacy Technician who heads up our in-house Prescribing Hub, a Physiotherapist, Health & Wellbeing Coach, Social Prescriber.
Benefits of the role include:
- Flexible, family friendly hours to suit
- Competitive rates of pay (dependent on experience)
- Competitive annual leave allowance
- Access to the NHS Pension scheme
- High-quality training and continued professional development opportunities
- A supportive GP team
- Experienced support staff
- The opportunity to be involved in Practice development
To apply please send your C.V (ensure this describes how you meet the requirements of the role) to: rita.naylor@nhs.net & stephaniedriver@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Main Duties of the Role of Practice Nurse - Primary Care
To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice Population which includes, treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education
About us
At Oswald medical Centre we are united by a culture of compassion, professionalism and collaboration. Our Team is deeply committed to delivery patient-centre high-quality care in a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental environment.
We are a team that values being approachable, supportive, and flexible - not just for our patients, but for one another. We take pride in being a skilled and empathetic team, able to work under pressure while maintaining a calm, caring and respectful approach.
We believe in honesty, openness and equality, fostering a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued and appreciated. Through strong leadership and continuous improvement, we strive to create a service that is accessible, effective and truly responsive to the needs of our diverse community.
Our culture is built on teamwork and trust with regular communication, mutual respect and shared responsibility at its heart. We honour the work-life balance of our staff through supportive policies, flexibility, and meaningful recognition of their hard work and dedication.
Together we are more than a Medical Centre - we are a family-oriented team working towards a common goal, delivering excellent, equitable care while supporting each other to grow, thrive and made a difference.
Details
Date posted
22 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Depending on Experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Flexible working
Reference number
A1830-25-0003
Job locations
387 - 391 Blackburn Road
Accrington
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 1RP
Oswald Medical Centre
274 Union Road
Oswaldtwistle
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 3JB
Oswalds Health Centre
Pritchard Street
Blackburn
BB2 3PF
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities - Practice Nurse
Clinical
1.
To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and supporting the maintenance of robust call and recall systems
2.
Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
3.
Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
4.
Treat patients with minor injuries
5.
Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services
6.
Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
7.
Act as chaperone when required
8.
Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
9.
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
10.
Undertake anticoagulation clinics to include interpretation of blood tests and dosing
Administration
11.
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Snomed Codes
12.
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
13.
To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects
14.
To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans
General
15.
To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
16.
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to
17.
To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
18.
To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
19.
Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions
20.
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities - Practice Nurse
Clinical
1.
To manage patients with chronic disease, running specific clinic sessions and supporting the maintenance of robust call and recall systems
2.
Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule
3.
Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations
4.
Treat patients with minor injuries
5.
Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services
6.
Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs
7.
Act as chaperone when required
8.
Undertake health promotion to help educate patients
9.
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests
10.
Undertake anticoagulation clinics to include interpretation of blood tests and dosing
Administration
11.
To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Snomed Codes
12.
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care
13.
To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects
14.
To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans
General
15.
To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct
16.
To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to
17.
To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
18.
To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice
19.
Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions
20.
Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Oswald Medical Centre
Address
387 - 391 Blackburn Road
Accrington
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 1RP
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Oswald Medical Centre
Address
387 - 391 Blackburn Road
Accrington
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 1RP
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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