Job summary The Chipping Surgery is looking for an enthusiastic practice nurse to join our dynamic nursing team. The applicant will ideally have primary care experience including treatment room skills and chronic disease management. The successful candidate will be working with our existing team of a Matron, four practice nurses and six health care assistants. Compassion for patients is key, along with having a positive can-do attitude to continually go that extra mile to deliver an excellent service. Main duties of the job Applicants will work along side our dedicated nursing team, working 20 hours within our core hours of 8.00am - 6.30pm Monday through to Friday. The successful applicant will have a mixture of treatment room nurse duties and LTC appointments. About us The successful applicant will be based on our newly refurbished lower ground floor with bright consulting rooms, a minor operations room, meeting room and a well equipped staff room where the team meet for coffee and lunch each day. The Chipping Surgery is very much a team, from reception through to the GPs we pride ourselves on giving excellent care to our patients. We regularly meet within practice to keep our staff informed and for more social events outside of work to boost team moral. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0937-25-0000 Job locations Symn Lane Wotton-under-edge Gloucestershire GL12 7BD Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager b. To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice d. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes f. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing g. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health h. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF i. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions j. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice k. To review patient medications to enhance compliance l. To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages m. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services n. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required o. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required p. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation q. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team r. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers s. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics t. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics u. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy v. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required w. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately x. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies y. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs z. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children aa. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) bb. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) cc. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) dd. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies ee. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Job description Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager b. To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice d. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes f. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing g. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health h. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF i. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions j. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice k. To review patient medications to enhance compliance l. To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages m. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services n. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required o. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required p. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation q. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team r. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers s. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics t. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics u. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy v. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required w. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately x. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies y. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs z. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children aa. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) bb. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) cc. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) dd. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies ee. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures Desirable Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Desirable Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Nurse prescriber Family planning qualification Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures Desirable Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Desirable Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Nurse prescriber Family planning qualification 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 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 The Chipping Surgery Address Symn Lane Wotton-under-edge Gloucestershire GL12 7BD Employer's website https://www.thechippingsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)