Practice Nurse

Practice Nurse – Stockport

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse to join a well-established and patient-focused GP practice in Stockport. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering high-quality primary care services to the local community.

The successful candidate will be passionate about providing excellent patient care, promoting health and wellbeing, and supporting the management of long-term conditions.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based nursing care within a primary care setting.
• Undertake chronic disease management clinics, including:
  • Diabetes
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Hypertension
  • Cardiovascular disease
• Perform cervical cytology (smears).
• Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations.
• Conduct NHS Health Checks and health promotion activities.
• Provide wound care, dressings, and removal of sutures.
• Carry out venepuncture, ECGs, and other routine clinical procedures.
• Deliver travel health advice and vaccinations where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate patient records using clinical systems.
• Participate in clinical audits, infection prevention initiatives, and quality improvement projects.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, Healthcare Assistants, Pharmacists, and the wider Primary Care Network team.

Essential Criteria

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience working within General Practice, Primary Care, Community Nursing, or a similar setting.
• Competent in chronic disease management.
• Experience undertaking immunisations and vaccinations.
• Excellent communication and patient engagement skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable Criteria

• Cervical Cytology qualification.
• Independent Prescribing qualification.
• Experience using EMIS Web or SystmOne.
• Long-Term Condition management qualifications.
• Travel Health certification.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• NHS Pension Scheme (where applicable).
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative patient care initiatives.

About the Practice

Our practice serves a diverse patient population across Stockport and is committed to providing accessible, high-quality healthcare. We pride ourselves on our collaborative culture, patient-centred approach, and commitment to continuous improvement.