Job summary Pennygate Medical Centre is looking for a new Practice Nurse to join our team. We are on Agenda for Change with this position being Band 5 with NHS pension and full indemnity costs. We are a purpose-built surgery situated close to the M61 and rail network. We are offering 18 hours per week with the working pattern to be confirmed. We are keen to develop and increase the services that we offer to our patients and would offer mentorship & training to our new Practice Nurse and value any suggestions for future progression. Main duties of the job You could be involved in most aspects of patient care including: obtaining blood samples ECGs minor and complex wound management including leg ulcers travel health advice and vaccinations child immunisations and advice family planning & womens health including cervical smears mens health screening sexual health services smoking cessation screening and helping patients to manage long term conditions About us Pennygate Medical Centre is a large practice providing care to 19,000 patients. We are a large team comprising of 10 GP Partners, 7 Salaried GP's, 3 ANPS, 3 HCA's and a large administrative team. The practice is committed to offering training and support to all staff and achieves very well in Qof. The practice Nurse role advertised today is a new role due to increased list size. Date posted 18 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £15.33 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2123-25-0006 Job locations 109 Ladies Lane Hindley Wigan Lancashire WN2 2QG Job description Job responsibilities As a Practice Nurse you will be involved in a range of patients care. Some duties are listed below but these are not exhaustive. obtaining blood samples electrocardiograms(ECGs) minor and complex wound management including leg ulcers travel health advice and vaccinations child immunisations and advice family planning & womens health including cervical smears mens health screening sexual health services smoking cessation screening and helping patients to manage long term conditions Job description Job responsibilities As a Practice Nurse you will be involved in a range of patients care. Some duties are listed below but these are not exhaustive. obtaining blood samples electrocardiograms(ECGs) minor and complex wound management including leg ulcers travel health advice and vaccinations child immunisations and advice family planning & womens health including cervical smears mens health screening sexual health services smoking cessation screening and helping patients to manage long term conditions Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse minimum 18 months nursing experience. Desirable General Practice experience. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse minimum 18 months nursing experience. Desirable General Practice experience. 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 Pennygate Medical Centre Address 109 Ladies Lane Hindley Wigan Lancashire WN2 2QG Employer's website https://www.pennygatemedical.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)