About this role
Job summary
Practice Nurse Job Summary
We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive primary care team. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care, including chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical screening, health promotion, and long-term condition reviews. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, delivering safe, evidence-based care while contributing to the ongoing development of our practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming practice that values teamwork, professional development, and delivering outstanding care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within the GP practice.
Undertake chronic disease management and long-term condition reviews.
Provide immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening
Promote health and wellbeing through patient education and lifestyle advice.
Perform routine clinical procedures, including blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, and venepuncture where appropriate.
Maintain accurate clinical records using the practice's electronic patient record system.
Work collaboratively with GPs and the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective care.
Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, and mandatory training.
Adhere to professional standards, infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and practice policies.
About us
Stockport Medical Group Practice is a well-established, patient-centred GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to our local community. Our experienced multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to provide safe, effective, and personalised care while supporting the health and wellbeing of our patients.
Our clinical team consists of five GP partners, salaried General Practitioners, Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs), practice nurses, healthcare assistants (HCAs), and a dedicated team of administrative and support staff. Together, we foster a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and continuous learning, ensuring that every member of staff feels valued and supported.
We pride ourselves on maintaining a positive, friendly, and inclusive working atmosphere where colleagues work together with professionalism, kindness, and a shared commitment to excellent patient care. Open communication, collaboration, and respect are at the heart of our work ethic, creating an environment where staff can develop their skills, contribute ideas, and achieve a healthy work-life balance
At Stockport Medical Group Practice, we believe that investing in our people enables us to deliver the highest standards of healthcare. We are proud to provide a workplace where every team member can thrive, develop professionally, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of our patients and the wider community.
Job description Job responsibilities Job Title
Practice Nurse
Reports ToLead Practice Nurse / GP Partners / Practice Manager
Job PurposeThe Practice Nurse will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population. The post holder will deliver a wide range of nursing services, promote health and wellbeing, support the management of long-term conditions, and contribute to the achievement of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) targets and Enhanced Care Coordination (BECCOR) initiatives where applicable.
Key ResponsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide safe, effective, patient-centred nursing care within own scope of practice.
Undertake chronic disease management clinics including:
Diabetes
Asthma
COPD
Hypertension
Cardiovascular disease
Deliver cervical screening in accordance with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national guidance and Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
Remove sutures and clips.
Perform venepuncture, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis and other routine clinical procedures.
Carry out NHS Health Checks where appropriate.
Provide contraception advice and family planning services (where trained).
Promote healthy lifestyles and provide health education and smoking cessation advice.
Recognise deteriorating patients and escalate concerns appropriately.
Long-Term Condition ManagementUndertake structured annual reviews for patients with long-term conditions.
Develop and review personalised care plans.
Support self-management and patient education.
Monitor treatment effectiveness and refer appropriately.
Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)Contribute to the achievement of QOF indicators through effective clinical management and accurate coding.
Ensure clinical documentation is complete, accurate and recorded promptly.
Identify patients requiring recall and follow-up.
Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.
Work with the wider team to improve clinical outcomes and performance against QOF targets.
Enhanced Care Coordination (BECCOR)Support enhanced care coordination for patients with complex health needs, frailty, and multiple long-term conditions.
Work collaboratively with GPs, care coordinators, social prescribers, community nurses, pharmacists, and wider multidisciplinary teams.
Participate in multidisciplinary team (MDT) meetings where appropriate.
Assist in developing personalised care plans that reflect patients' clinical and social needs.
Support proactive care for vulnerable patients to reduce avoidable hospital admissions and improve continuity of care.
Health PromotionPromote disease prevention and healthy lifestyle choices.
Provide education regarding diet, exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol reduction and weight management.
Encourage uptake of screening and vaccination programmes.
Clinical GovernanceMaintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records.
Participate in clinical audit, service evaluation and quality improvement.
Comply with NMC Code and professional standards.
Participate in significant event reviews where appropriate.
Infection Prevention and ControlAdhere to infection prevention and control policies.
Ensure clinical equipment is cleaned and maintained appropriately.
Report infection risks promptly.
SafeguardingIdentify and report safeguarding concerns relating to children and vulnerable adults.
Complete mandatory safeguarding training.
Work in accordance with local safeguarding procedures.
Professional ResponsibilitiesMaintain professional registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Maintain clinical competencies and undertake continuing professional development (CPD).
Participate in annual appraisal and mandatory training.
Work within own scope of competence and seek advice where necessary.
Support students and new staff where appropriate.
Health & SafetyComply with Health and Safety legislation and practice policies.
Participate in emergency procedures, including Basic Life Support.
Report incidents, accidents and near misses.
General ResponsibilitiesWork collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
Maintain confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and Caldicott principles.
Demonstrate professionalism, compassion and respect at all times.
Contribute to the ongoing development of practice services.
Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.
Person SpecificationEssentialRegistered Nurse (NMC).
Experience working within primary care or community nursing.
Competent in chronic disease management.
Cervical cytology qualification.
Immunisation and vaccination training.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Knowledge of QOF and long-term condition management.
Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary team.
DesirableExperience using EMIS Web
Independent Prescribing qualification.
Mentor or assessor qualification.
Experience participating in Enhanced Care Coordination (BECCOR) or Primary Care Network initiatives.
Knowledge of Enhanced Access services and Quality Improvement methodologies.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Experience working as a Registered Nurse. Experience delivering patient-centred care. Experience in health promotion and preventative care. Understanding of the NMC Code and professional standards. Knowledge of infection prevention and control, safeguarding, consent, confidentiality (GDPR), and clinical governance. Understanding of evidence-based practice. pracKnowledge of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Enhanced Care Coordination (BECCOR)/Primary Care Network initiatives, Enhanced Access services, and national NHS policies. Knowledge of EMIS Web or SystmOne clinical systems. Clinical SkillsCompetent in clinical assessment, health promotion, venepuncture, blood pressure monitoring, and patient education. Ability to deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to build positive relationships with patients and colleagues. Able to communicate sensitively with patients from diverse backgrounds. Ability to prioritise workload, manage time effectively, maintain accurate clinical records, and work independently. Compassionate, professional, reliable, approachable, flexible, and committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Positive team player with a proactive attitude. Demonstrates integrity and maintains confidentiality at all times. Commitment to lifelong learning and professional development. Ability to work flexibly to meet service needs. Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance. Compliance with mandatory training requirements.
Desirable
General Practice Nursing qualification. Independent Nurse Prescriber (V300). Mentorship/Practice Assessor qualification. Chronic Disease Management qualifications. Cervical Cytology qualification. Immunisation and Vaccination certification Previous experience working in general practice or primary care. Experience managing long-term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension). Experience with NHS Health Checks, wound care, cervical screening, and vaccinations. Experience contributing to QOF, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives. Knowledge of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF), Enhanced Care Coordination (BECCOR)/Primary Care Network initiatives, Enhanced Access services, and national NHS policies. Knowledge of EMIS Web Competent in cervical cytology, chronic disease reviews, ECG recording, spirometry, immunisations, travel vaccinations, contraception, and independent prescribing (if qualified). Experience leading patient education sessions or mentoring junior staff. Experience leading clinics or service development projects. Experience supporting change management or quality improvement within a practice. Full UK driving licence (if required for community or PCN-based roles).
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 Stockport Medical Group
Address 1-3 Avondale Road
Edgeley
Stockport
SK3 9NX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.stockportmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)