Practice Nurse
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join and complement our existing team.

The successful candidate will enjoy a diverse and fun working environment, and have an enthusiastic approach to learning. They'll be expected to offer a variety of services to a diverse and interesting patient cohort.

We're looking for someone who is inspiring and dedicated to offering excellent patient care. The post holder will have opportunity to hone their nursing skills in all areas of practice nursing, as well as some specialist areas, such as sexual health and HIV management.

Main duties of the job
We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Registered Nurse to join our nursing team, who will deliver a broad range of general practice nursing care, including proactive and preventative care management, screening, test and treatment, and patient education.

We'll work with you to develop any areas requiring further training.

About us
The Docs is a friendly, forward-thinking GP training practice in the heart of Manchester's Gay Village, currently serving a population of 15,700 city centre residents and students.

We're a member of Hulme and City Centre South Primary Care Network (HCCS PCN) and Central Manchester Networks Federation (CMN).

We pride ourselves on high-quality, patient-centred care delivered by a supportive multidisciplinary team of GPs, GP trainees, nurses, HCAs, clinical pharmacists and an experienced admin team.

As a training practice, learning is part of everyday life at The Docs - you'll work alongside doctors in training and medical students, with protected time for development and a culture where questions are always welcome.

We're proud to have been awarded an Outstanding rating at our most recent CQC inspection.

We completed a full refurbishment and extension of our main site in late 2023, as well as taking up occupancy at New Jackson Medical Centre (a shared surgery site within the "skyscraper district") to help cater for the health care needs of a burgeoning city centre population.

Details
Date posted: 13 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: A4008-26-0003
Job locations: 55-59 Bloom Street, Manchester, M1 3LY, United Kingdom; New Jackson Medical Centre, 141 Chester Road, Manchester, M15 4ZF, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Long-term condition reviews and management (asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, CKD, etc.)
• Cervical screening
• Childhood and adult immunisations, including seasonal and travel vaccinations
• Wound care, dressings and suture/staple removal
• Contraception and sexual health advice
• Sexual health screening and treatment
• Women's health
• Health promotion, NHS Health Checks and lifestyle advice
• Supporting QOF, local enhanced services and PCN initiatives
• Supervising and supporting our Healthcare Assistants

Person Specification
Experience

• Essential: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Essential: Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Essential: Commitment to continuing professional development
• Essential: Effective time management
• Desirable: Previous experience in general practice
• Desirable: Long-term condition management, e.g. diabetes, respiratory, etc.
• Desirable: Cervical cytology and immunisation training
• Desirable: Familiarity with primary care IT systems, e.g. EMIS, Docman, etc.

Qualifications

• Essential: Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

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: The Docs Surgery
Address: 55-59 Bloom Street, Manchester, M1 3LY, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.thedocsmanchester.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Assistant Practice Manager, Janice Noone, gmicb-mh.thedocs@nhs.net, 01612379490

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