Job summary We are looking for passionate and driven Practice Nurse to become a valuable member of our amiable, supportive and dynamic team to provide excellent patient care. If you have the drive and enthusiasm to work with us to provide our patients with exceptional standards of care, this is a great chance for you. We are committed to providing high-quality patient care. Main duties of the job The post holder will deliver General Practice Nursing Services to the practice population where focusing on evidence-based practice for long-term condition along with preventative condition management. Candidate will be expected to provide the high-quality care for chronic disease management, cervical smear, Immunization, contraception, and health reviews. Candidate will be expected to work independently or with general practitioners, adhering to the NMC Code of Conduct and agreed practice standards and protocols. The individual will also provide nursing services/treatments to patients. Candidate will be expected to help lead and manage the local schemes such as primary care standards and data entry for the more complex vaccination and histories from outside the UK. About us Crumpsall Medical Practice is a friendly, high-achieving, training practice in North Manchester, providing care to over 6,000 patients. Located in a purpose-built building on the grounds of North Manchester General Hospital, the practice is part of a highly functioning PCN and collaborates to offer the best care through joint ventures. The practice values patient care and staff development, investing time and training to ensure a sustainable and enjoyable work environment. The strength of the practice lies in the diversity of skills and professional interests within the team, and staff retention rates are high. Date posted 11 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A5807-25-0001 Job locations Crumpsall Vale Intermediate Care Unit Delaunays Road Manchester Greater Manchester M8 5RB Job description Job responsibilities The main duties and responsibilities would include: 1. Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with the general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols. 2. Provide general and specific health screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary. 3. Organise undertake child health / travel immunisation clinics. 4. Order and maintenance of vaccine stock and stock rotation. 5. Lead for Fridge maintenance and Cold chain. Lead for Infection Control. 6. Responsibility for call and recall and routine / proactive monitoring of patients on Chronic Disease Registers (QOF). 7. Advice patients requesting travel vaccinations organise and undertake vaccination programme where applicable. 8. Lead and manage Influenza campaign. 9. Lead on diabetes management if / when qualified to do so. 10. Advise on and administer contraception and depo injections. 11. Coordinate Practice audit as required and lead on infection control management and admin. 12. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to general practitioner as necessary. 13. Participate in ongoing practice projects such as secondary prevention of heart disease, PCQRRS, GM Standards and PCN Incentives such as IIF. 14. Maintain supplies and equipment used. ensure stock control and room audits. 15. Maintain accurate patient records and statistics. 16. Chaperone when required by GP. 17. Take part in Protected Learning Time sessions with other practice team members and attend monthly training sessions. 18. Attendance at Fire, Infection Control and Resuscitation sessions annually plus all other required training and development. 19. Refer to other members of the multi-professional team as required. EDUCATION AND TRAINING 1. Nursing Degree or Registered Nurse degree apprenticeship 2. Asthma 3. COPD Training as required, including Spirometry. 4. Smoking Cessation 5. Health Promotion training 6. Annual Cytology Update 7. Annual Immunisation Update including Influenza. 8. Prescribing Course (Optional) 9. All routine training such as Information Governance / Safeguarding / Infection Control as required by the Practice. COMMUNICATION 1. A regular daily and / or weekly meetings with GPs on clinical issues. 2. Regular communication with Practice Manager and Practice team. 3. Accurate record keeping. 4. Daily review of NHS Email and internal email system. 5. Daily review of internal and external tasks such as EMIS and Docman. 6. Regular review of GP Contract, revalidation, top up indemnity and NMC membership - requirement on the candidate to ensure this is all up to date. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To provide assessment, screening and treatment services which are relevant to patients and their families, at the Practice, or in the patients home. Manage and Lead on QOF / IIF / PCQRRS & other projects as required by the Practice. 2. To participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team. 3. Participate in data entry as relevant to the role and requirements. 4. To assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy, and regular update of relevant practice protocols. 5. To assess and monitor patients with chronic disease and recommend referral to GP for change in treatment. 6. To participate in research within the Practice. 7. To liaise with staff in hospitals and community, social services staff and voluntary organisations, as required to provide an adequate service to the patients. 8. To maintain professional development by attending courses and study days as arranged with the Practice Manager/GP. 9. To co-operate with the University and School of nursing if requested in allocation of student nurses to the practice. 10. To take full responsibility for all areas of any prescribing (if within remit of role and capabilities) and act on any requests or audits from the Medicines Management Team. 11. Ensure Safeguarding duties and responsibilities are undertaken to the fullest extent. 12. Ensure Infection Control measures are adequate and followed to the upmost extent - Lead for this area within the Practice. 13. Ensure continuous professional development and training. Job description Job responsibilities The main duties and responsibilities would include: 1. Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with the general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols. 2. Provide general and specific health screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary. 3. Organise undertake child health / travel immunisation clinics. 4. Order and maintenance of vaccine stock and stock rotation. 5. Lead for Fridge maintenance and Cold chain. Lead for Infection Control. 6. Responsibility for call and recall and routine / proactive monitoring of patients on Chronic Disease Registers (QOF). 7. Advice patients requesting travel vaccinations organise and undertake vaccination programme where applicable. 8. Lead and manage Influenza campaign. 9. Lead on diabetes management if / when qualified to do so. 10. Advise on and administer contraception and depo injections. 11. Coordinate Practice audit as required and lead on infection control management and admin. 12. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to general practitioner as necessary. 13. Participate in ongoing practice projects such as secondary prevention of heart disease, PCQRRS, GM Standards and PCN Incentives such as IIF. 14. Maintain supplies and equipment used. ensure stock control and room audits. 15. Maintain accurate patient records and statistics. 16. Chaperone when required by GP. 17. Take part in Protected Learning Time sessions with other practice team members and attend monthly training sessions. 18. Attendance at Fire, Infection Control and Resuscitation sessions annually plus all other required training and development. 19. Refer to other members of the multi-professional team as required. EDUCATION AND TRAINING 1. Nursing Degree or Registered Nurse degree apprenticeship 2. Asthma 3. COPD Training as required, including Spirometry. 4. Smoking Cessation 5. Health Promotion training 6. Annual Cytology Update 7. Annual Immunisation Update including Influenza. 8. Prescribing Course (Optional) 9. All routine training such as Information Governance / Safeguarding / Infection Control as required by the Practice. COMMUNICATION 1. A regular daily and / or weekly meetings with GPs on clinical issues. 2. Regular communication with Practice Manager and Practice team. 3. Accurate record keeping. 4. Daily review of NHS Email and internal email system. 5. Daily review of internal and external tasks such as EMIS and Docman. 6. Regular review of GP Contract, revalidation, top up indemnity and NMC membership - requirement on the candidate to ensure this is all up to date. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To provide assessment, screening and treatment services which are relevant to patients and their families, at the Practice, or in the patients home. Manage and Lead on QOF / IIF / PCQRRS & other projects as required by the Practice. 2. To participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team. 3. Participate in data entry as relevant to the role and requirements. 4. To assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy, and regular update of relevant practice protocols. 5. To assess and monitor patients with chronic disease and recommend referral to GP for change in treatment. 6. To participate in research within the Practice. 7. To liaise with staff in hospitals and community, social services staff and voluntary organisations, as required to provide an adequate service to the patients. 8. To maintain professional development by attending courses and study days as arranged with the Practice Manager/GP. 9. To co-operate with the University and School of nursing if requested in allocation of student nurses to the practice. 10. To take full responsibility for all areas of any prescribing (if within remit of role and capabilities) and act on any requests or audits from the Medicines Management Team. 11. Ensure Safeguarding duties and responsibilities are undertaken to the fullest extent. 12. Ensure Infection Control measures are adequate and followed to the upmost extent - Lead for this area within the Practice. 13. Ensure continuous professional development and training. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Full NMC registration Qualifications/Certificates in cervical screening, immunisation administration, relevant to chronic disease management, and other areas relevant to post Recognised qualification to diploma level or above Experience of working in a GP practice Working via EMIS A demonstrable commitment to professional development Desirable Previous experience of Care Quality Commission evidence table to achieve nursing-related indicators to a high standards Stable career history showing clear commitment and progression Independent prescribing qualification. Experience Essential Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice Experience of EMIS clinical system Experience of dealing with the public/patients. Experience of management of patients with long term conditions. Ability to record accurate clinical notes Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Full NMC registration Qualifications/Certificates in cervical screening, immunisation administration, relevant to chronic disease management, and other areas relevant to post Recognised qualification to diploma level or above Experience of working in a GP practice Working via EMIS A demonstrable commitment to professional development Desirable Previous experience of Care Quality Commission evidence table to achieve nursing-related indicators to a high standards Stable career history showing clear commitment and progression Independent prescribing qualification. Experience Essential Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice Experience of EMIS clinical system Experience of dealing with the public/patients. Experience of management of patients with long term conditions. Ability to record accurate clinical notes 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 Crumpsall Medical Practice Address Crumpsall Vale Intermediate Care Unit Delaunays Road Manchester Greater Manchester M8 5RB Employer's website https://www.crumpsallmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)