Job summary Practice Nurse Vacancy - The Healthcare Centre We are a 4 Partner GP Training practice in Preston delivering nursing services to a population of approximately 13,000 patients. The team is looking to expand, so we are seeking an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our team. The applicant will need to be experienced and hold appropriate qualifications in Chronic Disease Management, Cervical Cytology and Travel Immunisations. A sexual health qualification would be advantageous. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Full job description and personal specification available upon request. Informal enquiries are welcome to: Victoria Wilson Nurse Manager / Jane Goulding Practice Director The Healthcare Centre Flintoff Way Preston PR1 5AF Tel: 01772 655533 Main duties of the job The applicant will need to be experienced and hold appropriate qualifications in Chronic Disease Management, Cervical Cytology and Travel Immunisations. A sexual health qualification would be advantageous. About us We are a 4 Partner GP Training practice in Preston delivering nursing services to a population of approximately 13,000 patients. The team is looking to expand, so we are seeking an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our team. Date posted 24 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1976-25-0001 Job locations The Healthcare Centre Flintoff Way Preston Lancashire PR1 5AF Job description Job responsibilities Job summary The post holder is responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to the practice population. Supported by senior nurses within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. Job description Job responsibilities Job summary The post holder is responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to the practice population. Supported by senior nurses within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Ability to work core hours Flexibility for cover Desirable Membership of a professional body Experience Essential Experience of management of long term conditions Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle Communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills IT skills Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice Uses initiative Gets on well with people at all levels Other Essential Self-directed practitioner Highly motivated Flexibility Enthusiasm Team player Ability to work across boundaries Positive role model Knowledge Essential Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service Knowledge of health promotion strategies Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy Desirable Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of local and national health policy Awareness of issues within the wider health economy Skills Essential Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle Communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills IT skills Desirable Uses initiative Gets on well with people at all levels Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Ability to work core hours Flexibility for cover Desirable Membership of a professional body Experience Essential Experience of management of long term conditions Experience of implementing protocols and clinical guidelines Experience of quality initiatives such as clinical benchmarking Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle Communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills IT skills Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice Uses initiative Gets on well with people at all levels Other Essential Self-directed practitioner Highly motivated Flexibility Enthusiasm Team player Ability to work across boundaries Positive role model Knowledge Essential Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service Knowledge of health promotion strategies Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy Desirable Ability to identify determinants on health in the local area Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of local and national health policy Awareness of issues within the wider health economy Skills Essential Clinical skills cervical cytology, immunisation and vaccination, ear care, minor surgery Change-management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle Communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families Negotiation and conflict management skills IT skills Desirable Uses initiative Gets on well with people at all levels 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 Dr C M Wilson & Partners Address The Healthcare Centre Flintoff Way Preston Lancashire PR1 5AF Employer's website https://www.thehealthcarecentre.org/ (Opens in a new tab)