Job Description

Practice Nurse Chorley

Vela Medical Group is currently recruiting an experienced Practice Nurse to join a welcoming and well-established GP surgery in Chorley.

If you're looking for flexible locum work with competitive pay and the support of a dedicated healthcare recruitment team, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Practice Nurse, you'll be an integral member of the clinical team, delivering high-quality nursing care to patients within a busy GP surgery. You'll work autonomously while collaborating closely with GPs and other healthcare professionals to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Chronic disease management, including asthma, COPD and diabetes reviews
• Immunisations and vaccinations
• Cervical cytology (where qualified)
• Wound care and dressings
• NHS Health Checks
• ECGs and other routine clinical procedures
• Travel vaccinations (where applicable)
• Health promotion and patient education
• Supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care within the GP surgery

Candidate Requirements

To be considered, you should have:

• Current NMC registration
• Previous experience working as a Practice Nurse within a GP surgery
• Experience running chronic disease clinics
• Competency in immunisations and vaccinations
• Cervical cytology experience (desirable)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A patient-centred approach to care
• Experience using GP clinical systems such as EMIS Web or SystmOne is advantageous

What We Offer

• Excellent, competitive hourly rates
• Flexible weekday sessions to suit your availability
• Weekly payroll
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to ongoing locum opportunities across the region
• Fast and straightforward registration process

Why Join Vela Medical Group?

Vela Medical Group is a trusted healthcare recruitment agency specialising in placing experienced clinicians into GP surgeries, Primary Care services, Urgent Care centres and community healthcare settings across the UK. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with both our clients and our clinicians by offering exceptional service, reliable work and competitive rates.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced Practice Nurse seeking your next locum opportunity in Chorley, apply today.

One of our specialist consultants will be in touch to discuss the role, answer any questions, and help you secure your next assignment with Vela Medical Group.