Job summary
Due to the retirement of our Practice Nurse, a unique opportunity now exists to become part of our rural dispensing practice on a part time basis, Monday to Friday. The Partners are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive nurse to complement our small, friendly team of clinicians.
Main duties of the job
As a Practice Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical care to our patients. You will work closely with our GPs, healthcare assistants, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide a wide range of services, including chronic disease management,health promotion,vaccinations, and routine nursing care. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy and rewarding primary care setting, with the flexibility to support patients diverse healthcare needs.
About us
At Brent Area Medical Centre, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to all our patients. We are a forward-thinking healthcare provider, committed to improving patient outcomes and investing in the professional development of our staff. We are looking for a skilled, dynamic, and motivated Practice Nurse to join our dedicated team
We are based in the village of East Brent, 5 minutes from Junction 22 of the M5 and only 10 minutes from the coast.
We are above all looking for someone who is a good fit for our team and will find it easy to fit in with our shared philosophy with the existing staff. We are seeking a well-rounded clinician with excellent clinical skills. We would be happy to encourage development into additional areas should they have a particular preference.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Provideroutine nursing care, includingblood pressure checks,health screening,wound care, andimmunisations.
- Assist withchronic disease managementfor conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
- Provide health promotion advice, includingsmoking cessation,weight management, andhealthy living.
- Performphlebotomy(blood sample collection) and other diagnostic tests as required.
- Deliversexual health adviceand family planning services, includingcontraceptionandsexual health screenings.
- Ensure accurate documentation of all patient interactions, maintaining high standards of record-keeping in line with practice policies.
- Participate in thedelivery of vaccination programmes, including flu vaccinations and childhood immunisations.
- Support patients withpreventative careand long-term health management, encouraging lifestyle changes.
- Work closely with the wider healthcare team, ensuring patient care is seamless and integrated.
Skills & Qualifications:
Essential:
- Registered Nursewith a currentNMCregistration.
- Proven experience as aRegistered Nursein a clinical setting, ideally inprimary careorcommunity nursing.
- Experience inchronic disease management, including managing conditions like diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
- Proficient inbasic nursing skills, such aswound care,blood pressure monitoring,immunisations, andphlebotomy.
- Strongcommunication skillswith the ability to build rapport with patients and work effectively within a team.
- Ability to workautonomouslyand manage time effectively in a busy practice environment.
- Commitment to continuous professional developmentand improving clinical skills.
Desirable:
- Experience inproviding sexual health advice,contraception, andfamily planning services.
- Immunisation training, including childhood vaccines and flu vaccinations.
- Phlebotomy qualification(blood sample collection).
- Experience usingelectronic health record systems, such asSystmOneorEMIS Web.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive Environment: You will be part of a collaborative, friendly, and supportive team that values professional development.
- Continuous Learning: We provideongoing professional development opportunitiesto help you stay up-to-date with best practices in primary care.
- Work-Life Balance:Flexible working optionsavailable to ensure a good work-life balance.
- Competitive Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus NHS pension.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Provideroutine nursing care, includingblood pressure checks,health screening,wound care, andimmunisations.
- Assist withchronic disease managementfor conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
- Provide health promotion advice, includingsmoking cessation,weight management, andhealthy living.
- Performphlebotomy(blood sample collection) and other diagnostic tests as required.
- Deliversexual health adviceand family planning services, includingcontraceptionandsexual health screenings.
- Ensure accurate documentation of all patient interactions, maintaining high standards of record-keeping in line with practice policies.
- Participate in thedelivery of vaccination programmes, including flu vaccinations and childhood immunisations.
- Support patients withpreventative careand long-term health management, encouraging lifestyle changes.
- Work closely with the wider healthcare team, ensuring patient care is seamless and integrated.
Skills & Qualifications:
Essential:
- Registered Nursewith a currentNMCregistration.
- Proven experience as aRegistered Nursein a clinical setting, ideally inprimary careorcommunity nursing.
- Experience inchronic disease management, including managing conditions like diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
- Proficient inbasic nursing skills, such aswound care,blood pressure monitoring,immunisations, andphlebotomy.
- Strongcommunication skillswith the ability to build rapport with patients and work effectively within a team.
- Ability to workautonomouslyand manage time effectively in a busy practice environment.
- Commitment to continuous professional developmentand improving clinical skills.
Desirable:
- Experience inproviding sexual health advice,contraception, andfamily planning services.
- Immunisation training, including childhood vaccines and flu vaccinations.
- Phlebotomy qualification(blood sample collection).
- Experience usingelectronic health record systems, such asSystmOneorEMIS Web.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive Environment: You will be part of a collaborative, friendly, and supportive team that values professional development.
- Continuous Learning: We provideongoing professional development opportunitiesto help you stay up-to-date with best practices in primary care.
- Work-Life Balance:Flexible working optionsavailable to ensure a good work-life balance.
- Competitive Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus NHS pension.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with an active NMC registration
- Completion of a recognised nursing degree
- Evidence of CPD in clinical practice
- Phlebotomy Qualification
Desirable
- Immunisation certification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical environment, ideally within primary care, general practice, or a community-based setting.
- Experience in health promotion, preventive care, and patient education (e.g., smoking cessation, weight management, healthy living).
- Experience in performing routine nursing procedures such as wound care, phlebotomy, vaccinations, and ECG recording.
- Previous experience of working with electronic health records (e.g., SystmOne, EMIS Web)
Desirable
- Experience of leading or supporting health initiatives, such as flu vaccination campaigns or chronic disease management programmes.
- ECG recording
- Spirometry
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with an active NMC registration
- Completion of a recognised nursing degree
- Evidence of CPD in clinical practice
- Phlebotomy Qualification
Desirable
- Immunisation certification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience as a Registered Nurse in a clinical environment, ideally within primary care, general practice, or a community-based setting.
- Experience in health promotion, preventive care, and patient education (e.g., smoking cessation, weight management, healthy living).
- Experience in performing routine nursing procedures such as wound care, phlebotomy, vaccinations, and ECG recording.
- Previous experience of working with electronic health records (e.g., SystmOne, EMIS Web)
Desirable
- Experience of leading or supporting health initiatives, such as flu vaccination campaigns or chronic disease management programmes.
- ECG recording
- Spirometry
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).