About this role
Job summary
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.
Main duties of the job
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
Phlebotomy
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
About us
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
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 dependent diabetes
Provide education and self-management support
Undertake annual reviews in line with protocols
Contribute to maintaining the practice diabetes register
Make referrals where appropriate
Respiratory Disease Management
Support diagnosis and management of asthma and COPD
Undertake inhaler technique reviews and patient education
Use spirometry where appropriately trained
Contribute to maintaining respiratory disease registers
Cardiovascular Disease Management
Support management of hypertension, CHD and stroke patients
Promote healthy lifestyle interventions
Undertake cardiovascular risk assessments
Womens Health
Undertake cervical cytology
Promote awareness of national screening programmes
Provide sexual health and contraceptive advice where appropriate
Vaccinations and Immunisations
Deliver adult and childhood immunisations under PSDs/PGDs
Ensure safe vaccine storage and stock rotation
Support achievement of vaccination and quality targets
Health Promotion and Screening
Undertake opportunistic screening including BP, BMI, smoking status and urinalysis
Promote healthy lifestyle changes and preventative care
Support patients with smoking cessation and weight management advice
Infection Prevention and Control
Apply infection prevention and control measures in line with national and local guidance
Support safe handling of specimens, waste disposal and decontamination procedures
Emergency Management
Maintain competence in basic life support, anaphylaxis and emergency procedures
Quality and Continuous Improvement
All staff are encouraged to contribute to improving patient care and practice systems. You will be expected to:
Participate in audit and quality improvement activity
Maintain mandatory training and professional registration
Engage with appraisal and continuing professional development
Follow practice policies, procedures and clinical guidelines
Confidentiality
Patients entrust the practice with sensitive personal and health information. All staff are required to maintain strict confidentiality in line with legal requirements and practice policies. Breaches of confidentiality are treated seriously.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Barrington Medical Centre is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. All staff are expected to treat patients and colleagues with dignity and respect and to contribute to a supportive and inclusive working environment.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration Good standard of general education Relevant primary care nursing qualifications and/or experience Cervical cytology qualification or willingness to undertake training Immunisation & vaccination training
Desirable
Chronic disease management qualifications & associated experience
Essential Professional Qualities Essential
Polite, professional and approachable Motivated and forward thinking Flexible and cooperative Able to work under pressure Sensitive and empathetic Strong communication and interpersonal skills High levels of integrity and confidentiality Commitment to ongoing professional development
Experience Essential
Work essential criteria Experience working within General Practice or Primary Care Experience managing long-term conditions Experience delivering vaccinations and immunisations Practical experience using computerised clinical systems Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
Experience supporting a small nursing team Experience using EMIS Web
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 Barrington Medical Centre Partnership
Address Altrincham Health & Wellbeing Centre
33 Market Street
Altrincham
Cheshire
WA14 1PF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.barringtonmc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)