Job summary We have a vacancy for a Practice Nurse to join our established nursing team. We are a small GP practice serving local village communities, striving to provide a high standard of care and services. The post is for 24 hours/week across 4 days Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. There will also be an occasional requirement to work on other days, including Saturday, to cover for absent colleagues and to support the Practice provision of extended access to patients. The team consists of nurses, HCAs and a phlebotomist. Each nurse has an area in which they have developed additional skills and interest. Main duties of the job Wound care, ulcer care, Doppler Removal of sutures New patient healthchecks Travel advice and vaccinations ECGs Annual reviews for chronic diseases including asthma, diabetes, COPD, hypertension Venepuncture, including anticoagulation monitoring Childhood and travel vaccinations Requesting pathology tests, including urine, swabs, blood Maintenance and cleaning of equipment used by the nursing team and GPs Assisting with stock control Use of the EMIS computer system to create and maintain accurate, contemporaneous and appropriate clinical records Management of EMIS tasks, emails etc, with appropriate response times and actions Audits Review and development of protocols Ensuring up-to-date knowledge of NICE guidelines and PGDs Participation in clinical governance and other practice meetings Administrative tasks associated with the nursing role About us As part of a rural community we are able to develop a close relationship and knowledge of our patients, especially those with more extensive needs who may be regular visitors to the surgery. This is important to us all and maintaining and improving our patient services is the key driver for the whole practice team. This job would suit an experienced practice nurse or a nurse with experience in other settings who can bring relevant, transferable skills to this role. In summary, we are looking for a new colleague who becomes a friend - considerate, supportive, reliable and with a good sense of humour. If this is you, then we look forward to hearing from you. Date posted 16 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A2357-25-0001 Job locations Main Road Bredon South Worcestershire GL20 7QN Job description Job responsibilities The purpose of the role is to: Provide routine primary care nursing services for practice patients, to include blood tests, dressings, injections, assist with minor surgery, vaccinations etc To provide patients with health promotion and ill health prevention advice in accordance with NICE guidance and practice protocols To assist the GPs with procedures such as minor surgery and chaperoning To assist in the healthcare and support provided to patients with chronic diseases, specifically in relation to those conditions covered by the QOF criteria To share the responsibility for the management of the clinical environment within the practice, including stock control, cold chain management, infection control, maintaining equipment etc Job description Job responsibilities The purpose of the role is to: Provide routine primary care nursing services for practice patients, to include blood tests, dressings, injections, assist with minor surgery, vaccinations etc To provide patients with health promotion and ill health prevention advice in accordance with NICE guidance and practice protocols To assist the GPs with procedures such as minor surgery and chaperoning To assist in the healthcare and support provided to patients with chronic diseases, specifically in relation to those conditions covered by the QOF criteria To share the responsibility for the management of the clinical environment within the practice, including stock control, cold chain management, infection control, maintaining equipment etc Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of primary care Infection control procedures Anaphylaxis and CPR Desirable Wound care Health promotion Vaccinations - childhood, travel, covid and flu Chronic disease management Leg ulcer management and Dopplars EMIS computer system NICE guidelines and PGDs Safeguarding procedures Working with QOF and other primary care quality schemes Participation in audits Qualifications Essential NMC registered Prepared for revalidation Desirable Teaching and assessing qualification Phlebotomy Cervical smear taking Childhood and travel vaccinations Personal qualities Essential Good interpersonal skills Able to communicate clearly and precisely and where there may be barriers to understanding Demonstrate motivation, reliability and commitment to team working and the development of others Flexible and responsive to change Demonstrate that the opinions of others are valued Considerate, compassionate, able to listen Tolerant and able to remain calm under pressure Able to work in a team or independently Desirable Good time-keeping, punctual Sense of humour Able to prioritise appropriately Organised and methodical Able to deal with occasional exposure to distressing circumstances or emotional events Able to cope with occasional exposure to aggressive and or confrontational behaviour Willingness to undertake education and training for both practice and service needs Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of primary care Infection control procedures Anaphylaxis and CPR Desirable Wound care Health promotion Vaccinations - childhood, travel, covid and flu Chronic disease management Leg ulcer management and Dopplars EMIS computer system NICE guidelines and PGDs Safeguarding procedures Working with QOF and other primary care quality schemes Participation in audits Qualifications Essential NMC registered Prepared for revalidation Desirable Teaching and assessing qualification Phlebotomy Cervical smear taking Childhood and travel vaccinations Personal qualities Essential Good interpersonal skills Able to communicate clearly and precisely and where there may be barriers to understanding Demonstrate motivation, reliability and commitment to team working and the development of others Flexible and responsive to change Demonstrate that the opinions of others are valued Considerate, compassionate, able to listen Tolerant and able to remain calm under pressure Able to work in a team or independently Desirable Good time-keeping, punctual Sense of humour Able to prioritise appropriately Organised and methodical Able to deal with occasional exposure to distressing circumstances or emotional events Able to cope with occasional exposure to aggressive and or confrontational behaviour Willingness to undertake education and training for both practice and service needs Willingness to work towards professional and performance objectives 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 Bredon Hill Surgery Address Main Road Bredon South Worcestershire GL20 7QN Employer's website http://www.bredonsurgery.nhs.uk/welcome,26816.htm (Opens in a new tab)