Practice Nurse; ARRS Funded

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our dedicated and friendly clinical team at Barrington Medical Centre.

We are looking for a motivated and skilled nurse with core primary care experience, including cervical cytology, childhood and adult immunisations, chronic disease management and health promotion, to support the continued development of our patient services.

This role is being recruited under the NHS Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme (ARRS) and is offered initially as a fixed-term post until 31 March 2027, with the expectation that the role will be reviewed in line with ongoing ARRS funding arrangements.

The successful candidate will join a supportive, forward-thinking and genuinely welcoming multidisciplinary team within a modern primary care environment. The post offers an excellent opportunity to further develop primary care skills whilst working closely with experienced clinicians and the wider practice team.

This post is offered ideally to be worked over 3 days. However, we are flexible and open to discussion regarding the number of hours up to a maximum 20 per week for the right candidate.

We offer a supportive working environment, opportunities to grow and gain broad primary care experience, and a genuinely welcoming team.

If you would like to discuss the role or find out more about working at Barrington, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will undertake a broad range of practice nursing duties in line with experience and competency, including:

Chronic disease management including:

Diabetes

COPD

Asthma

CHD and Stroke

Cervical cytology

Childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations

Health promotion and lifestyle advice

Wound care and treatment room duties

Support with minor surgery clinics

Opportunistic screening and preventative care

Infection prevention and control responsibilities

Patient education and self-management support

You will be expected to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team and contribute to maintaining high standards of patient‑centred care.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good IT skills and experience using clinical systems

Adaptability and flexibility within a busy practice environment

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and clinical governance

Located within the Altrincham Health & Wellbeing Centre, Barrington Medical Centre offers a modern, purpose‑built environment with excellent facilities, including allocated underground parking and bright, well‑designed clinical rooms.

We are a close‑knit, supportive and genuinely friendly practice team caring for approximately 7,700 patients.

Our clinical team includes:

3 supportive GP partners 3 salaried GPs 2 experienced practice nurses 1 HCA/phlebotomist 2 GP clinical pharmacists 1 n‑house physiotherapists

We are supported by an efficient administrative and management team who ensure the day runs smoothly and clinicians can focus on patient care.

Key highlights:

Established training practice committed to education and development

Active member of South Trafford Primary Care Network

Strong performance across QOF and Enhanced Services

CQC rated GOOD across all areas

Friendly and supportive working environment

Forward‑thinking practice with a strong focus on continuity of care and team wellbeing

We pride ourselves on being a stable and welcoming practice where staff feel supported from day one and where patient‑centred care remains at the heart of everything we do.

Clinical Nursing Practice

Undertake routine and specialist nursing assessments

Deliver evidence‑based nursing care within agreed protocols

Support patients with long‑term condition management

Assist GPs with minor surgery procedures where required

Undertake suture and clip removal

Perform venepuncture and other treatment room duties

Maintain accurate contemporaneous clinical records

Diabetes Management

Support patients in the management of insulin and non‑insulin…