Practice Nurse

We are seeking a motivated nurse with experience in cervical screening, immunisations, chronic disease management and venepuncture to help us deliver high-quality care to our patients across our two Harpurhey sites.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a close knit multidisciplinary team where your contribution will be recognised and valued. You'll work alongside experienced clinicians in a welcoming environment that encourages professional development, teamwork and open communication. If you are passionate about patient care and want to make a real difference within our local community, we'd love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to our patient population, working as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team across our two Harpurhey sites.

Key responsibilities will include:

Performing cervical screening (smear tests) in line with national guidelines.

• Delivering childhood, adult and seasonal immunisations and vaccinations.
• Supporting the management and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions, including chronic disease reviews and health promotion.
  
  Undertaking venepuncture and other routine clinical procedures.
• Providing evidence-based advice and education to patients to support self-management and wellbeing.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring care is delivered in accordance with practice protocols and professional standards.
• Working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.

The role offers the opportunity to make a significant contribution to patient care while working within a supportive and welcoming practice team.

Willowbank and Fernclough Surgery is a patient-focused GP practice serving the Harpurhey community. We are committed to providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare while maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for both patients and staff.

As a smaller practice, we pride ourselves on our strong team ethos, where colleagues work closely together, communicate openly and support one another to deliver the best possible care. Our multidisciplinary team includes our Lead GP, Dr Rizwan, Locum GPs, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP), Physician Associate (PA), General Practice Assistant (GPA) and an experienced administrative team, all working collaboratively to meet the needs of our diverse patient population.

The successful candidate will be based across our two sister sites in Harpurhey, which are located within easy walking distance of each other. We are passionate about continuous improvement, professional development and creating a positive workplace where staff feel valued, respected and empowered to make a meaningful difference to the health and wellbeing of our local community.

Clinical Duties

Undertake cervical cytology (smear) screening in accordance with national and local guidelines.

Administer childhood, adult, travel, seasonal influenza, COVID-19, and other routine immunisations and vaccinations.

Carry out venepuncture procedures safely and effectively.

Provide chronic disease management clinics, including monitoring and supporting patients with conditions such as:

Diabetes

Asthma

COPD

Cardiovascular disease

Perform health assessments, lifestyle advice, and health promotion activities.

Undertake wound care, dressings, and other treatment room duties.

Maintain accurate clinical records using EMIS Web.

Process and action clinical tasks, recalls, and patient communications within EMIS.

Participate in infection prevention and control activities and ensure compliance with practice policies.

Support audit, quality improvement, and QOF activities.

Administration and Record Keeping

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous electronic patient records.

Use EMIS Web effectively for clinical documentation, recalls, and chronic disease monitoring.

Contribute to data quality initiatives and service improvement projects.

Ensure compliance with information governance, confidentiality, and GDPR requirements.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience of…