Job summary Hours of working 30 - 37 hours per week. The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing care to the whole practice population. The post holder is accountable for nursing service delivery. They will manage all of the nursing resources, working closely with the senior practice nurse, GPs and the Practice manager to deliver the practice priorities. Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients with acute and chronic conditions and management and preventative nursing interventions to all patients. You will work collaboratively with the whole general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery and procedures and providing leadership and direction for the nursing team. The Oak Gables Partnership is a progressive practice. We seek a candidate who not only possesses experience and robust clinical skills but also demonstrates an interest and vision for service development and delivery sustainability within the continually evolving NHS. Main duties of the job Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable and provide safe evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care. Help the practice develop and deliver specialist primary nurse led services including chronic disease management. Initiate the role of diagnosis for patients suspected to have a chronic disease e.g. COPD, asthma, diabetes and CHD. Manage programmes of care for patients with chronic disease by planning providing and evaluating care under agreed guidelines and patient group directions. Provide comprehensive travel health for patients prior to travel. Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. To be able to undertake procedures including venipuncture, glucose tolerance tests, BP management, urinalysis, peak flow, spirometry, pregnancy testing, cytology, wound management. Promote health and wellbeing, general education advice on diet, contraception, smoking, chronic disease management, exercise, etc. Enable, supports and encourage individuals, families and groups to address issues which affect their health and social wellbeing ensuring safeguarding at all times Maintain accurate records according to NMC rules Ensure all data protection requirements are met when gathering, recording and storing patient data See job description for full details. About us We are a Practice of six GP Partners and 2 salaried GPs. Both our clinical team and our clerical team have an abundance of experience within Primary Care. We currently have 9,300 patients to whom we strive to deliver good quality medical care. In July 2024, the Practice relocated to a purpose built Medical Centre located in Shaw. It is certainly a pleasure for our whole team to work in this new building. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary Depending on experience Band 7 considered for very experienced candidates. Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A4337-25-0000 Job locations Shaw Crompton Medical Centre Westway Shaw Oldham OL2 8BF Job description Job responsibilities To help develop the nursing services offered by practice. To provide clinical leadership within the nursing team To ensure that the highest standards of care are provided for patients. To manage and develop a clinical acute and chronic case load, dealing with presenting patients needs in a primary care setting. Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patients needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and practice protocols Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. To deliver a high standard of patient care using specialist Practice Nurse skills. Please see attached document for full job description. Job description Job responsibilities To help develop the nursing services offered by practice. To provide clinical leadership within the nursing team To ensure that the highest standards of care are provided for patients. To manage and develop a clinical acute and chronic case load, dealing with presenting patients needs in a primary care setting. Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patients needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and practice protocols Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. To deliver a high standard of patient care using specialist Practice Nurse skills. Please see attached document for full job description. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full & current NMC Registration Competancies in all areas of Practice Nursing. Experience Essential Experience of working in Primary Care Person Specification Qualifications Essential Full & current NMC Registration Competancies in all areas of Practice Nursing. Experience Essential Experience of working in Primary Care 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 The Oak Gables Partnership Address Shaw Crompton Medical Centre Westway Shaw Oldham OL2 8BF Employer's website https://www.theoakgablespartnership.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)