This website has been developed by NHS Greater Manchester Integrated Care to promote working in general practice across Greater Manchester. Use it to find information about careers in different roles within general practice.
Greater Manchester Primary Care Nursing Foundation Programme
Our recently launched Greater Manchester Primary Care Nursing Foundation Programme includes the Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) Foundation Programme, the General Practice Nurse Foundation Programme and the Nurse Associate Foundation Programme.
The GM Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) Foundation Programme provides free accreddited clinical training combined with dedicated and experienced clinical support to develop key HCSW knowledge and skills.
The GM Primary Care Nursing Associate (NA) Foundation Programme provides access to mentors, supervision, preceptorship support and targeted clinical education to fast track attainment of key NA knowledge and skills.
The GM Primary Care General Practice Nurse (GPN) Foundation Programme provides free accreddited clinical training combined with dedicated and experienced clinical support to develop key GPN knowledge and skills.
✅ View photos and read more about the 2022 GM Primary Care Nursing Awards winners
Below you’ll find quick links to pages that provide information about careers in different roles within General Practice.
Greater Manchester
General Practice Careers
Find out about the wide range of roles in general practice and learn more about developing a career at a general practice within Greater Manchester.
Education and training
Whatever your background, previous work experience or qualifications there will be a full-time or part-time role for you in primary care. There’s a wide range of jobs available in primary care. You could work with patients and the public as a paramedic, doctor, dentist, nurse, physiotherapist or pharmacist, or work in a public health role to improve or protect people’s health. Read more »
Apprenticeships
Whatever your background, previous work experience or qualifications there will be a full-time or part-time role for you in primary care. There’s a wide range of jobs available in primary care. You could work with patients and the public as a paramedic, doctor, dentist, nurse, physiotherapist or pharmacist, or work in a public health role to improve or protect people’s health. Read more »
Schools and students
Greater Manchester Training Hub oversees a programme of student placements that take place in a Clinical Learning Environment. They provide a setting of realism, where skills and knowledge can be applied to patients directly and prepare students for a successful and future career in primary care. Read more »