Practice Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Nursing team at The Chorley Surgery.

We are looking torecruit an enthusiastic, reliable, highly motived Practice Nurse to join our existing team.

As our chosen Practice Nurse it is essential, to have recent experience within Primary Care, bemotivated, energised, enthusiastic and relish a challenge. You must be registered with the NMC and have experience of dealing with long term conditionmanagement and QOF. Applicants with an interest in Respiratory Management are highly encouraged to apply.

We are a forward thinking, friendly practice based in the centre of Chorley.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about patient care and who has excellent nursing skills.

This post is 24-30 hoursper week, ideally worked over Mon/Tues/Weds. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. NHS pension and 6 weeks paid holiday are alsooffered.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to patients within a busy GP practice setting. They will be responsible for delivering a range of services, supporting the management of long-term conditions, undertaking health promotion and preventative care activities, and contributing to the delivery of chronic disease reviews.

The role involves working closely with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and person-centred care. The Practice Nurse will also support the ongoing development of clinical services, maintain accurate clinical records, and contribute to achieving quality and performance targets.

This is a varied and rewarding role offering the opportunity to make a positive impact on patient outcomes while working within a supportive and collaborative primary care team.

The Chorley Surgery is a well-established, patient-focused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to our local community. As part of Chorley Central PCN and an accredited training practice, we are dedicated to continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in patient care.

Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced GPs, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Clinical Pharmacists, First Contact Practitioners, Mental Health Practitioners, and a highly valued administrative and reception team. We work collaboratively to provide holistic care, with a culture built on respect, teamwork, and shared values.

We pride ourselves on fostering a friendly, inclusive, and supportive working environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised. As a training practice, we encourage professional development and lifelong learning, supporting colleagues to expand their skills and progress in their careers. Team members are encouraged to contribute ideas and play an active role in the ongoing development of the practice.

Working at The Chorley Surgery offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that combines innovation with a personal approach to patient care.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse who is passionate about delivering outstanding patient care and who will thrive within our supportive and progressive team.

Main Purpose of Post:

To work collaboratively with the General Practice Team to meet the needs of our patients, to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.

Duties and Responsibilities of Post

Clinical Practice:

• Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
• Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs
• Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care
• Support and manage health needs of women presenting for contraception/HRT and cervical cytology consultations
• Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
• Advise, support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling abroad
• Home Visits where required
• Prescribe and review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope of practice
• Management of monitoring bloods for long term condition and NHS Health Checks. I.e HBA1C and Cholesterol

Communication:

• Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment
• Communicate effectively with patients and carers,…