Job summary

Wigan Central Primary Care Network (PCN) is seeking an Experienced General Practice Nurse to work across the PCN providing clinical leadership, patient care, service development and workforce support.

The successful candidate will be caring, dedicated, reliable, person-centred and enjoy working with a wide range of people. They will have good written and verbal communication skills and strong organisational and time management skills. They will be highly motivated and proactive with a flexible attitude, keen to work and learn as part of our wider multi-disciplinary team. They will be committed to providing people, their families and carers with high quality support.

Main duties of the job

You'll work across PCN practices and within local communities, using data-driven approaches to identify need and target resources effectively.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced general practice registered Nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will lead initiatives focused on

Workforce Development and Clinical Support

Act as the primary clinical point of contact for GP Assistants when they are undertaking PCN work outside of practices.

Lead competency assessment, sign-off and ongoing development of GP Assistants.

Support implementation of consistent standards and processes across the GPA workforce.

Coordinate and facilitate education opportunities for practice nursing colleagues.

Provide professional nursing leadership across the PCN.

Support PCN Quality and Governance initiatives working with the PCN Management Team.

Neighbourhood and Population Health Delivery

Support delivery of neighbourhood working initiatives.

Lead targeted programmes of work aligned to local population need.

Develop and deliver group consultation models, for example diabetes, COPD and asthma (supporting BeCCoR).

Support proactive management of patients with frailty and other long-term conditions.

Community and Preventative Services

Lead community immunisation activity and targeted vaccination programmes.

Support practices and the PCN with preventative and proactive care initiatives.

Contribute to population health management approaches and service improvement activity.

About us

You can expect a warm welcome, doors are always open, and every voice is heard.

We constantly strive to improve patient pathways and health care outcomes. The post holder will play an integral role within the network and will be part of the MDT enabling this to happen.

Details

Date posted

05 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£20.44 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

M0009-26-0012

Job locations

First Floor Offices

Robin Park, Loire Drive

Wigan

WN5 0UL

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Deliver high-quality assessment, intervention, early detection and management of patients at risk of CVD

Management of patients with a known Long-term condition who may be at higher risk, do not attend and or have a requirement for personal care adjustment.

Using population health tools to proactively identify gaps in care and inequalities in health outcomes.

Using risk stratification tools to prioritise and identify eligible patient cohorts.

Identify and engage with hard-to-reach and marginalised groups through outreach and partnership with community organisations.

Promote self-care and provide education to patients, carers, and community groups.

Work closely with a range of management and clinical roles across the PCN and wider allied health professionals to deliver integrated care.

Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement projects.

Act as a clinical leader and mentor for other nursing and support staff across the PCN.

Actively partake in a multidisciplinary team meeting

Membership and contribution to the PCN Exec Team.

Provide and present outcome and evidenced based reports within board meetings.

(This role will evolve over time, and the job description may be updated to reflect service developments or organisational priorities)

Job description Job responsibilities Deliver high-quality assessment, intervention, early detection and management of patients at risk of CVD Management of patients with a known Long-term condition who may be at higher risk, do not attend and or have a requirement for personal care adjustment. Using population health tools to proactively identify gaps in care and inequalities in health outcomes.Using risk stratification tools to prioritise and identify eligible patient cohorts. Identify and engage with hard-to-reach and marginalised groups through outreach and partnership with community organisations.Promote self-care and provide education to patients, carers, and community groups.Work closely with a range of management and clinical roles across the PCN and wider allied health professionals to deliver integrated care.Contribute to service development, audits, and quality improvement projects.Act as a clinical leader and mentor for other nursing and support staff across the PCN.Actively partake in a multidisciplinary team meetingMembership and contribution to the PCN Exec Team. Provide and present outcome and evidenced based reports within board meetings.(This role will evolve over time, and the job description may be updated to reflect service developments or organisational priorities)

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Significant experience in general practice
• Strong understanding of long-term condition management
• Confident in using EMIS
• Excellent communication and collaborative working skills

Desirable

• Independent prescriber
• Experience delivering care to vulnerable or hard-to-reach populations
• Experience in community outreach
• Experience supporting junior staff
• Familiarity with Core20PLUS5/BeCCoR priorities

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (NMC) Significant experience in general practice Strong understanding of long-term condition management Confident in using EMIS Excellent communication and collaborative working skills Desirable Independent prescriber Experience delivering care to vulnerable or hard-to-reach populations Experience in community outreach Experience supporting junior staff Familiarity with Core20PLUS5/BeCCoR priorities

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).

Additional information 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

Wigan Borough Federated Healthcare

Address

First Floor Offices

Robin Park, Loire Drive

Wigan

WN5 0UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://wiganhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Wigan Borough Federated Healthcare

Address

First Floor Offices

Robin Park, Loire Drive

Wigan

WN5 0UL

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://wiganhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)