Job summary Do you have practice nursing/treatment room skills and want to put them to good use? Are you interesting in joining a friendly and supportive team? We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our multi-disciplinary team working three to four days across the week between the hours of 0830 and 1830, and ideally one Saturday morning in 3 as part of a rota (we are open one Saturday a month). A qualification in diabetes is desirable. We offer excellent working conditions, a competitive salary, membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, clinical support, and further training and professional development opportunities Main duties of the job Job Summary Responsibilities of the role: Provide high-quality patient care in a treatment room setting by assessing and monitoring patients health conditions. Utilizing strong anatomy knowledge perform clinical procedures. Educate patients on health management and preventative care. Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in compliance with NMC and CQC guidelines. Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care. The salary for this position will reflect the candidate's level of experience and expertise. The primary care nurse role will require a skilled individual, ideally holding the following skills (there are opportunities for training if there are some skill gaps (this list not exhaustive): Wound care, dressings, and general treatment room skills Urinalysis Contraceptive advice, family planning, sexual health Cytology Warfarin (INR) monitoring Maintaining registers Ear syringing ECG BT, BP, height/weight Diet and lifestyle advice Immunisations (childhood, flu, pneumonia, pertussis, shingles, covid etc) Injections (B12, Decapeptyl, Zoladex and Depo etc) Travel vaccinations (only NHS) Chronic Disease Management skills will include some or all of the following (this list is not exhaustive): Hypertension Mental health Diabetes Asthma/COPD CHD About us Bramblehaies Surgery, in Cullompton, is a semi-rural training practice in the heart of Devon serving a population of 7656 patients, providing high standards of care (CQC rating of Good) from a partner owned modern, purpose-built building. Our nursing team includes three practice nurses, one of which is the Lead Nurse, and three Healthcare Assistants. We also have a Nurse Practitioner who works with our duty team. We work as a close-knit team within a positive working environment, and there are always plenty of biscuits and cakes available. We meet daily in a 'clinical huddle' and encourage open communication. Date posted 28 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A1872-25-0001 Job locations College Road Cullompton Devon EX15 1TZ Job description Job responsibilities As per job description included with this advertisement - equally please do not hesitate to contact the practice for further information or informal visit Job description Job responsibilities As per job description included with this advertisement - equally please do not hesitate to contact the practice for further information or informal visit Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of working autonomously Desirable Experience of chronic disease management Experience of infection prevention and control measures Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse NMC registered Desirable Post graduate diploma or degree in Primary Care Chronic Disease Management Clinical knowledge and skills Essential Wound care/removal of sutures and staples Venepuncture New patient medicals Travel medicine ECGs Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc) Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understand the requirement for PGDs, PSDs and associated policy Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner SystmOne user skills Ability to work as a team and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Desirable Travel medicine Diabetes management skills and experience Awareness of public health issues in the local area and wider area. Other requirements Essential Right to work in the UK DBS enhanced check Occupational health clearance NMC registration Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of working autonomously Desirable Experience of chronic disease management Experience of infection prevention and control measures Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse NMC registered Desirable Post graduate diploma or degree in Primary Care Chronic Disease Management Clinical knowledge and skills Essential Wound care/removal of sutures and staples Venepuncture New patient medicals Travel medicine ECGs Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc) Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Broad knowledge of clinical governance Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs Knowledge of health promotion strategies Understand the requirement for PGDs, PSDs and associated policy Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Strong IT skills Clear, polite telephone manner SystmOne user skills Ability to work as a team and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Desirable Travel medicine Diabetes management skills and experience Awareness of public health issues in the local area and wider area. Other requirements Essential Right to work in the UK DBS enhanced check Occupational health clearance NMC registration 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 Bramblehaies Surgery Address College Road Cullompton Devon EX15 1TZ Employer's website https://www.bramblehaiessurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)