Practice Nurse

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen, and we are seeking to recruit an experienced, highly motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly, innovative team who are committed to delivering high standard of patient care. You will need to have previous experience working in primary care and have a fully rounded set of skills. You will work both independently and as a member of our multidisciplinary team and will be fully supported by clinical and non-clinical staff.

Main duties of the job

• Chronic Disease Management/Long Term Conditions within the clinic setting
• Health Promotion
• Cervical cytology & teaching breast awareness
• LES/DES/QOF related clinical and administrative work
• Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations
• Travel health advice and vaccinations
• Smoking Cessation
• Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles and Pertussis in Pregnancy vaccinations
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs and acting on results
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

About us

We are an established surgery, providing care for approximately 9,500 patients in Lees on the outskirts of Oldham. We employ a full range of professional medical and clerical staff and are a training GP practice.

We aspire to provide a holistic approach to care, empowering our patients during consultations to actively be involved in decision making.

We aim to deliver effective and efficient healthcare in line with the CQC and by embracing new technologies.

We aim to maintain a supportive, fulfilling and rewarding working environments for all our staff. We encourage personal development and value their feedback and contributions.

Details

Date posted: 16 October 2026

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: A

Job locations: Mellor Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Provision of health advice to patients.
• LES/DES/QOF related clinical and administrative work
• Manage long-term conditions including Asthma, Diabetes, COPD
• Undertake immunisations, injections and vaccinations.
• Provision of health checks for both newly registered patients and the NHS health checks.
• Provision of travel advice.
• Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples
• Actioning results of pathology samples
• The maintenance of health promotion literature and information for patients.
• The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system.
• Use of Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall.
• Ensure that infection control procedures are followed.
• Attendance at training sessions and meetings as required.
• Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures
• To maintain NMC registration and professional membership.
• The maintenance of treatment room equipment, including testing and recording.
• Ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces.
• Cervical cytology & teaching breast awareness
• Smoking Cessation
• Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles and Pertussis in Pregnancy vaccinations
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
• Ordering of vaccinations and equipment to maintain stock levels
• At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
• A duty to advise colleagues of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
• Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Formal Nursing Qualification
• Registration with NMC

Desirable

• Experience in Chronic Disease Management (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, CKD, Stroke, Hypertension)
• Current (within the last 12 months) emergency resuscitation training certificate
• Experience of EMIS Clinical System

Experience and skills

• Experience of working in Primary Care
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development
• Computer Literate
• Able to use own initiative and work unsupervised
• Positive interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate tact and diplomacy
• Treats people with dignity and respect at all times
• Enthusiastic and motivated Team worker
• Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
• IT skills
• Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
• Problem solving skills

Behaviours

• Planning and organising
• Performing under pressure
• Adaptability
• Team working
• Self motivated
• Flexibility
• Confidentiality

Desirable

• Conflict management
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to deal with challenging situations and cope under pressure

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Leesbrook Surgery

Address: Mellor Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 3DG, United Kingdom

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Contact

Practice Business Manager: Sharon Whittingham, ,