Job summary Are you looking for a practice that truly values teamwork, flexibility, and sustainability in the ever-changing landscape of Primary Care? Join us and become part of a friendly and dedicated team that prioritises work-life balance, manageable workloads, and a supportive working environment. Park Medical Practice is a two Practice partnership in Somerset. We're looking for an NMC registered Adult or General Nurse for our30-hour practice nurse vacancy We offer: fixed shift patterns Monday- Friday with occasional Saturday mornings during flu-season. No very late evenings or night shifts. Varied appointment times based on need. Free on-site parking. NHS pension scheme. Access to great training and support. The chance to be part of a friendly and progressive surgery with other practice nurses, HCAs, ANPs, Physios, GPs, pharmacists and our supportive management and admin teams. Tea, coffee and occasional cake Social events Main duties of the job To provide a range of high quality general nursing services and specialist nursing advice and care to patients. Main duties and responsibilities include: Chronic disease management Wound management including dressings Child and adult immunisations Screening Health promotion Ear care Child health/child protection Performing ECGs Venepuncture and requesting pathology testing Infection control Chaperoning and assisting patients and tidiness of nurses rooms Attend and participate in clinical and practice meetings when required Proactive in identifying own needs for personal and professional development Ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with any current Provide patient care in accordance with current PGDs and clinical protocols Any other duties as required About us We are a 4-partner teaching practice serving a patient population of 11,000 in Somerset. Our goal is to create an environment where staff not only feel supported but also actively value and support their colleagues. Key to our ethos is fostering a culture of collaboration, where we work together as a team to overcome challenges and provide the best care for our patients. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3448-25-0001 Job locations Cannards Grave Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5RT The Surgery Prestleigh Road Evercreech Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 6JY Job description Job responsibilities Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who is friendly and enthusiastic to provide a high quality of care to our patients, experience and training in chronic disease management, childhood immunisations & smears is essential, ear syringing, spirometry and family planning is preferred. The successful candidate will also be confident, have excellent organisational skills, be able to self-manage and be IT proficient. About us We are a friendly and committed practice comprising of 4 GP Partners, 3 GPs, 5 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 3 Nurses, 3 Health Care Assistants. We also have a supportive and experienced administration and managerial teams. We have a patient list of just over 11300 patients. Job description Job responsibilities To provide a range of high quality general nursing services and specialist nursing advice and care to patients. Main duties and responsibilities include: Chronic disease management Wound management including dressings Child and adult immunisations Screening Health promotion Ear care Child health/child protection Performing ECGs Venepuncture and requesting pathology testing Infection control Chaperoning and assisting patients and tidiness of nurses rooms Attend and participate in clinical and practice meetings when required Proactive in identifying own needs for personal and professional development Ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with any current Provide patient care in accordance with current PGDs and clinical protocols Any other duties as required Job description Job responsibilities Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who is friendly and enthusiastic to provide a high quality of care to our patients, experience and training in chronic disease management, childhood immunisations & smears is essential, ear syringing, spirometry and family planning is preferred. The successful candidate will also be confident, have excellent organisational skills, be able to self-manage and be IT proficient. About us We are a friendly and committed practice comprising of 4 GP Partners, 3 GPs, 5 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, 3 Nurses, 3 Health Care Assistants. We also have a supportive and experienced administration and managerial teams. We have a patient list of just over 11300 patients. Job description Job responsibilities To provide a range of high quality general nursing services and specialist nursing advice and care to patients. Main duties and responsibilities include: Chronic disease management Wound management including dressings Child and adult immunisations Screening Health promotion Ear care Child health/child protection Performing ECGs Venepuncture and requesting pathology testing Infection control Chaperoning and assisting patients and tidiness of nurses rooms Attend and participate in clinical and practice meetings when required Proactive in identifying own needs for personal and professional development Ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with any current Provide patient care in accordance with current PGDs and clinical protocols Any other duties as required Person Specification Experience Essential Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Skills Wound care/removal of sutures and staples and dressings ECGs Chronic disease management Immunisations (routine and childhood) Screening Health promotion Ear care Child health/protection Venepuncture Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Infection control Chaperoning Attending and participating in clinical and practice meetings Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Spirometry Family planning Personal Qualities Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Flexible and cooperative Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures Other requirement Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Experience in areas of chronic disease management Person Specification Experience Essential Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Skills Wound care/removal of sutures and staples and dressings ECGs Chronic disease management Immunisations (routine and childhood) Screening Health promotion Ear care Child health/protection Venepuncture Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Infection control Chaperoning Attending and participating in clinical and practice meetings Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Spirometry Family planning Personal Qualities Ability to follow legal, ethical, professional and organisational policies/procedures and codes of conduct Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity Flexible and cooperative Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Problem solving and analytical skills Ability to maintain confidentiality Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures Other requirement Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Desirable Experience of working in a primary care environment Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse Experience in areas of chronic disease management 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Park Medical Practice Address Cannards Grave Road Shepton Mallet Somerset BA4 5RT Employer's website https://www.parkmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)