Registered Nurse (Band 5 Equivalent) or Nursing Associate


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Manchester, M8 0DA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	21 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Purpose To work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary primary care team to deliver safe, effective, evidence-based nursing care to our registered practice population. The post holder will manage routine, planned, and urgent clinical presentations commensurate with their professional registration, working under the guidance and clinical leadership of the Nurse Lead and GP Partners. Key Responsibilities & Clinical Duties 1. Clinical Care Delivery Conduct routine health checks, measurements, and clinical observations (blood pressure, urinalysis, height/weight, BMI, peak flow). Perform venous blood sampling (phlebotomy) and 12-lead electrocardiograms (ECGs) when requested by clinicians Administer prescribed medications, routine adult immunisations, travel vaccinations, and childhood immunisations under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) or Patient Specific Directions (PSDs) strictly according to qualifications and regulatory scope. Perform cervical cytology screening and routine women's health checks Assist with routine review, biometric recording, and ongoing monitoring for patients with chronic conditions (e.g., Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, COPD). Deliver proactive health promotion, lifestyle advice, and self-management guidance (e.g., smoking cessation, dietary advice). 2. Administration, Quality & Workflow Maintain protected administration periods each week to manage clinical administration, pathology tracking, referrals, and patient queries. Maintain accurate, contemporaneous, and comprehensive consultation records using the clinical system (EMIS Web) according to NMC standards. Adhere strictly to cold-chain policies, vaccine storage procedures, and stock rotation requirements. Maintain clean, compliant clinical consulting rooms and participate actively in practice Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) audits. 3. Communication & Team Working Communicate clearly and empathetically with patients, carers, and family members, adjusting approaches to overcome barriers to understanding. Liaise seamlessly with general practitioners, reception staff, administrative coordinators, and allied health professionals across the primary care network (PCN). Participate actively in multidisciplinary practice meetings, clinical debriefs, and internal educational tutorials. 4. Professional Development & Governance Maintain active registration with the NMC and comply with all aspects of the NMC Code. Engage actively with regular clinical supervision and annual appraisal led by the Nurse Lead. Identify personal learning needs and complete all statutory, mandatory, and role-specific training.

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