Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative

We are looking to recruit cheerful, enthusiastic experienced Registered General Nurse to join our dynamic, experienced team.

We would like you to provide general nursing services including treatment, screening and advice according to policy and protocols and within the professional competence of the post holder.

The post holder will always work within the Code of Conduct as set out by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Main duties of the job

• Maintain patient confidentiality and work within guidelines and protocols at all times
• Initiate and arrange a methodical assessment of patient and service need
• To be aware of health and safety issues affecting staff, patients and visitors and keep up to date with health and safety training
• Maintain accurate records of the care given, ensuring accurate data input into computerised systems
• Assist and chaperone, when necessary, with the examination and treatment of patients

About us
Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative are a successful Health Care provider in Secondary Care and Primary Care settings. We deliver services to our patients in treatment, diagnostics and specialist services. We are very excited to have an opportunity to expand our services across the South Cumbria footprint including new services being developed.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number: B0160-26-0034
Closing date: 25 November 2026
Job locations: Bridge Approach, Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PW, United Kingdom

Key requirements of the role

• Minor injuries
• Industrial injuries
• Removal of sutures/clips
• Wound management including gluing and compression therapy
• Point of Care blood testing
• Health promotion
• Health screening
• Undertaking planned and opportunistic tests and investigations at the request of other members of the clinical team
• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed
• Peak flow readings
• Hypertension management
• Weight monitoring and support
• First aid and management of emergencies e.g. cardiac arrest, shock, haemorrhage
• New patient medicals
• ECGs
• Flu Vaccines / Tetanus

This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change as the post develops. There may be a need to travel at times therefore ability to drive and uses own car is an advantage.

WHEN APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR MOBILE NUMBER ON YOUR APPLICATION SO WE CAN CONTACT YOU IF NEEDED.

Person Specification
Skills (Essential)

• Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care
• Organisational skills
• IT skills

Other requirements (Essential)

• Enhanced DBS
• Flexible approach to working hours

Experience (Essential)

• Experience of NHS IT Systems EMIS
• Good level of communication skills both verbal and written which can be tailored to a wide range of stakeholders
• Good level of ICT knowledge and skills
• Good organisational skills and time management
• Professional, calm and efficient manner
• Self-motivated, can work well independently and within a team
• Works safely and effectively when working autonomously and in conjunction with other health care professionals

Desirable

• Work in an acute nursing environment
• Experience of clinical audit, evaluation research and implementation of evidence-based practice
• Understanding of national and local guidelines
• Understand clinical governance and risk management

Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered with the NMC and maintains revalidation in line with NMC requirements

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Evidence of post qualifying and continuing professional development

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Morecambe Bay Primary Care Collaborative
Address: Bridge Approach, Barrow-in-furness, Cumbria, LA14 2PW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://mbpcc.co.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: HR Manager, Pam Compston, pamela.compston@nhs.net

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