Experienced General Practice Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Manchester, M8 4RF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 28 Aug 2026 |
Summary
The post holder will be responsible for: Delivering high-quality nursing care within their scope of practice. Managing long-term condition clinics, including diabetes, asthma and COPD. Undertaking cervical screening (smear tests). Administering routine, childhood, travel and seasonal immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local guidance. Providing contraception advice and associated services within competence. Performing wound care, dressings, suture and clip removal. Undertaking venepuncture, ECGs, spirometry, peak flow measurements, urine testing and other clinical procedures. Carrying out NHS Health Checks, cardiovascular risk assessments (including QRISK) and health promotion activities. Administering prescribed injectable medications and participating in anaphylaxis and resuscitation procedures. Making appropriate referrals to GPs and other members of the multidisciplinary team. Maintaining accurate, timely and confidential electronic patient records using the practice clinical system. Ensuring specimens are correctly labelled, stored and dispatched to the laboratory. Promoting healthy lifestyles and supporting patients to self-manage long-term conditions. Infection Prevention and Control The post holder will promote and maintain high standards of infection prevention and control by: Adhering to national guidance, practice policies and standard infection prevention procedures. Maintaining clean, safe clinical environments. Ensuring the safe storage, handling, rotation and disposal of vaccines, medicines and clinical equipment. Reporting and escalating infection control concerns where appropriate. Participating in infection prevention audits and quality improvement activities. Professional Responsibilities The post holder will: Maintain active NMC registration and comply with the NMC Code. Undertake mandatory training and continuing professional development. Work within practice policies, procedures and clinical protocols. Recognise own limitations and seek advice or refer appropriately. Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development. Support students and other learners where appropriate. Contribute to the achievement of CQC standards and contractual requirements. Team Working The Practice Nurse will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, administrative staff and external healthcare professionals to ensure the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care. Flexibility is expected to support colleagues and meet the needs of the service. Confidentiality, Health & Safety and Safeguarding The post holder will: Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with UK GDPR and Data Protection legislation. Safeguard children and vulnerable adults in accordance with national guidance and practice policies. Comply with all Health and Safety legislation and practice procedures. Report incidents, accidents and hazards appropriately. This job description is intended to outline the main duties of the post and is not an exhaustive list. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the grade and responsibilities of the role, following discussion with the Practice Manager or Partners.