NHS

Primary Care Nurse


PayCompetitive
LocationManchester/England
Employment typeFull-Time

This job is now closed

  • Job Description

      Req#: A4144-25-0002?language=en&page=1088&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      We're on the look out for a Primary Care Nurse who's not just skilled, but also passionate about community health, enjoys building connections with patients, and fancies joining a team that feels more like a family.

      Ideally you will also have diabetic experience and be responsible for the management of diabetes including insulin initiation, health education, reviewing bloods, medication monitoring and dose adjustment. Training in this area may be considered for the right candidate.

      Working as part of the nursing team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The role will include supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.

      The post holder will deliver clinic and home-based treatment plans including education and lifestyle advice, monitoring and management of symptoms and medications.

      The service seeks to provide access to diagnostics and early treatment intervention. The post is integral to the multidisciplinary team, working closely with our partners in secondary care to provide seamless transition for patients to primary care underpinned by a solid clinical governance structure. The post holder will build relationships with wider external organisations to promote joined up patient care and services.

      So, if you're a Practice Nurse looking for a rewarding role where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and your passion for patient care can truly shine, we'd love to hear from you!

      Main duties of the job

      As a practice Nurse with a focus on Chronic Disease Management, you will play a vital role in supporting patients to live well with long-term conditions. You will work autonomously and as part of the wider healthcare team to deliver evidence-based care, education, and support.

      Key Responsibilities:

      • Independently manage and monitor patients with a range of chronic diseases, including but not limited to:
        • Diabetes
        • Asthma and COPD
        • Cardiovascular disease (e.g., hypertension, heart failure)
        • Chronic Kidney Disease
      • Conduct comprehensive health assessments, including relevant physical examinations and investigations.
      • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualised care plans in collaboration with patients and the wider multidisciplinary team.
      • Provide patient education and self-management advice on their chronic conditions, promoting healthy lifestyles and adherence to treatment.
      • Monitor and interpret relevant clinical data (e.g., blood results, spirometry) and adjust care plans as necessary within agreed protocols.
      • Administer medications as per practice protocols and patient specific directions.
      • Participate in regular multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient care and contribute to service development.
      • Keep up-to-date with current best practices and guidelines in chronic disease management.
      • Undertake other general practice nursing duties as required, such as immunisations, wound care, and health promotion.

      About us

      An exciting opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking, friendly, practice based in Denton.

      With just over 20,000 patients at MHP, this is a unique opportunity to work for a high-performing practice that places an emphasis on patient care.

      We are a well-established GP practice with over 60 staff members serving a diverse patient population.

      Our practice is set over 2 sites within walking distance from each other. Patient care is at the heart of all that we do. We are committed to providing high quality, compassionate care to our patients. We have a supportive/collaborative work environment where everyone is valued.

      We are a high QOF-achieving practice and CQC rating Good.

      So, if you're a Practice Nurse looking for a rewarding role where your skills are valued, your ideas are heard, and your passion for patient care can truly shine, we'd love to hear from you! Don't miss this chance to become an integral part of our friendly and supportive team. Take that leap your application could be the first step towards an exciting new opportunity!

      Salary is dependent on experience

      Details

      Date posted

      01 May 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours

      Reference number

      A4144-25-0002

      Job locations

      119 Manchester Rd

      Denton

      Manchester

      M34 3RA


      Millgate Healthcare Partnership

      Ann Street

      Denton

      Manchester

      M34 2AJ


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Clinical duties include put are not limited to the following:

      Provide Chronic disease management for Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, and CHD/CVD

      Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness

      Administer adult and paediatric injections

      Provide adult and child immunisations ensuring full achievement of targetsParticipate in an annual appraisal

      Actively participate in clinical and practice meetings

      Develops clinical protocols for the surgery and the team.

      Ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs

      Undertake venepuncture and electrocardiography

      Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assisting and supporting patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately

      Participate in the smoking cessation service

      Deliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients

      Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies, and be aware of local, referral procedures

      Work with safeguarding teams where relevant

      Ensure that current evidence-based approaches to patient care are standard practice

      Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries

      Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g. burns, haemorrhages, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks

      Provides a comprehensive family planning service

      Audit outcomes of care against standards and initiate change as necessary ensuring follow-up audit cycle

      Maintain and update disease registers

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Clinical duties include put are not limited to the following:

      Provide Chronic disease management for Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, and CHD/CVD

      Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness

      Administer adult and paediatric injections

      Provide adult and child immunisations ensuring full achievement of targetsParticipate in an annual appraisal

      Actively participate in clinical and practice meetings

      Develops clinical protocols for the surgery and the team.

      Ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs

      Undertake venepuncture and electrocardiography

      Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assisting and supporting patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately

      Participate in the smoking cessation service

      Deliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients

      Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies, and be aware of local, referral procedures

      Work with safeguarding teams where relevant

      Ensure that current evidence-based approaches to patient care are standard practice

      Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries

      Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g. burns, haemorrhages, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks

      Provides a comprehensive family planning service

      Audit outcomes of care against standards and initiate change as necessary ensuring follow-up audit cycle

      Maintain and update disease registers

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working in a primary care environment
      • Experience of chronic disease management
      • Meet the requirements and provide evidence for nurse revalidation
      • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
      • Strong planning and organisational skills
      • Excellent communication skills
      • Highly motivated
      • Demonstrable problem-solving experience
      • Experienced in overseeing infection control systems to achieve compliancy.
      • Experienced in maintaining cold chain compliancy
      • Car Driver with access to own car

      Desirable

      • Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
      • Experience with clinical risk management
      • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
      • Previous experience of working in a community/ primary care setting.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Nursing degree or other relevant nursing qualification granting professional license to practice primary care nursing

      Desirable

      • Qualified in chronic disease management for Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and CHD/CVD
      • Cervical screening qualification
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of working in a primary care environment
      • Experience of chronic disease management
      • Meet the requirements and provide evidence for nurse revalidation
      • Evidence of Continued Professional Development
      • Strong planning and organisational skills
      • Excellent communication skills
      • Highly motivated
      • Demonstrable problem-solving experience
      • Experienced in overseeing infection control systems to achieve compliancy.
      • Experienced in maintaining cold chain compliancy
      • Car Driver with access to own car

      Desirable

      • Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes
      • Experience with clinical risk management
      • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
      • Previous experience of working in a community/ primary care setting.

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Nursing degree or other relevant nursing qualification granting professional license to practice primary care nursing

      Desirable

      • Qualified in chronic disease management for Diabetes, Asthma, COPD and CHD/CVD
      • Cervical screening qualification

      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

      Millgate Healthcare Partnership

      Address

      119 Manchester Rd

      Denton

      Manchester

      M34 3RA


      Employer's website

      https://www.millgatehealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

      Employer details

      Employer name

      Millgate Healthcare Partnership

      Address

      119 Manchester Rd

      Denton

      Manchester

      M34 3RA


      Employer's website

      https://www.millgatehealthcare.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  • 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.

Notice

Talentify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Talentify provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities, including disabled veterans. Request assistance at accessibility@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.

Federal law requires every new hire to complete Form I-9 and present proof of identity and U.S. work eligibility.

An Automated Employment Decision Tool (AEDT) will score your job-related skills and responses. Bias-audit & data-use details: www.talentify.io/bias-audit-report. NYC applicants may request an alternative process or accommodation at aedt@talentify.io or 407-000-0000.