Job summary We are looking for a friendly, professional Practice Nurse to join our happy and pro-active team at Penryn Surgery. We take pride in the high-quality patient care we provide via a wide range of clinics and specialities; while also ensuring we provide an open, honest and supportive environment for all members of the team. Main duties of the job Main duties will include working as part of the wider team, but also with autonomy within clinics such as Treatment Room, INR's, Doppler's, Diabetes, Respiratory, Well Woman, Immunisations and Travel, dependent on training and competencies. After an appropriate period of induction, you would be expected to provide clinics at Penryn Surgery as well as at our 2 branch surgeries in Mawnan and Stithians. About us We are a large, happy Nursing and HCA team at Penryn, and are always friendly and approachable to all staff and patients. We are hardworking, pro-active and professional, with patient care and staff wellbeing at our centre. Date posted 11 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A0075-25-0000 Job locations Saracen Way Penryn Cornwall TR10 8HX The Stithians Surgery Crellow Lane Stithians Truro Cornwall TR3 7BA Doctors Surgery The Square Mawnan Smith Falmouth Cornwall TR11 5EP Job description Job responsibilities Practice Nurses at Penryn Surgery are responsible for the delivery of primary care to the practice population under the direction of and with the support of the Lead Nurse. Nurses will be required to work at Penryn surgery and at branch surgeries dependent upon patient demand and staffing requirements. The key areas of responsibility and expectations of the role are detailed below. DELIVERY OF SERVICE. Prioritise and manage own workload in order to work as an independent practitioner delivering high quality patient care within the boundaries of the role. Ensure that the management of time and workload contributes to the efficiency of the practice. Liaise with other surgeries and agencies including secondary care. Participate in audit where appropriate. Take responsibility for own development and learning. Job description Job responsibilities Practice Nurses at Penryn Surgery are responsible for the delivery of primary care to the practice population under the direction of and with the support of the Lead Nurse. Nurses will be required to work at Penryn surgery and at branch surgeries dependent upon patient demand and staffing requirements. The key areas of responsibility and expectations of the role are detailed below. DELIVERY OF SERVICE. Prioritise and manage own workload in order to work as an independent practitioner delivering high quality patient care within the boundaries of the role. Ensure that the management of time and workload contributes to the efficiency of the practice. Liaise with other surgeries and agencies including secondary care. Participate in audit where appropriate. Take responsibility for own development and learning. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in a Nursing Team Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice Knowledge and Skills Essential Providing high quality care with good interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable Experience in wound care, compression bandaging and INR management. Very desirable criteria would be to have experience in Cervical screening, Respiratory management and Travel assessments. Qualifications Essential Essential criteria Registered Nurse with experience in General Practice Nursing Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in a Nursing Team Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice Knowledge and Skills Essential Providing high quality care with good interpersonal and communication skills. Desirable Experience in wound care, compression bandaging and INR management. Very desirable criteria would be to have experience in Cervical screening, Respiratory management and Travel assessments. Qualifications Essential Essential criteria Registered Nurse with experience in General Practice Nursing 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 Penryn Surgery Address Saracen Way Penryn Cornwall TR10 8HX Employer's website https://www.penryn.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)