Job summary Are you an experienced Practice Nurse looking to acquire a qualification in Asthma / COPD or an experienced Registered Nurse looking to step in to a primary care setting? Symphony Healthcare Services (SHS) have an exciting opportunity that has arisen to join a forward-thinking practice based at Martock and South Petherton Surgeries in Somerset. Funding is available to upskill the right candidate through accredited courses to enhance their skill set. As a Symphony Chronic Disease Practice Nurse you will be an experienced nurse who, acting within their professional boundaries, will deliver high quality care for patients with a range of chronic diseases in the community setting. The post holder will work with patients and their families to develop personalised goals, manage their condition themselves and lead as independent a life as possible. This is a permanent, part time post of 30 hours per week. The annual salary range for this post is £39,146.36 - £41,851.01 per annum (pro rata for part time hours, depending on experience). Main duties of the job The main duties of a SHS Chronic Disease Practice Nurse are: Manage a designated case load of patients with chronic conditions, visiting them in their own home or consulting with them at the practice. Work within the NMC Code To mentor junior staff ensuring that they are supported and continually developed. To develop the nursing services offered both for the practice and through SHS. To support clinical Supervision within the practice. To work with the practice and Lead Nurse in the development of clinical skill mix Promote SHS values and acts as a role model. To Implement the SHS Nursing Strategy as defined by the Nursing and AHP Director and the Lead Nurses forum. To ensure a high level of patient involvement and satisfaction with the service, including linking in with the practice PPG. About us Symphony Healthcare Services (SHS) was established in 2016 as part of the award-winning Symphony Programme Vanguard, developing new models of care. We now support 16 practices across Somerset providing care for over 100,000 patients. Symphony has developed a model where each practice is encouraged to operate autonomously, but as a subsidiary of NHS Somerset Foundation Trust (SFT), and with the backing and economies of scale from a central support team (particularly for HR, finance, corporate and strategic management matters). Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to ensure that primary care is sustainable for patients and practices in Somerset, and we aim to be a national exemplar for primary care provision. We work closely with our practice teams to support, develop and transform patient care and working practices with innovation and technology at the heart of what we do. Symphony welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, SHS we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. Symphony offers a NHS or NEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day of employment and an agile approach to home / office-based working where appropriate to the role. We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application. Date posted 26 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £39,146.36 to £41,851.01 a year depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number E0215-SHSMSPPN-022025 Job locations Church Street Surgery Church Street Martock Somerset TA12 6JL South Petherton Medical Centre Bernard Way South Petherton Somerset TA13 5EG Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification document (JD) for a full list of duties, tasks and expectations associated with this role. Please read this carefully before applying. Job description Job responsibilities Please see the attached job description and person specification document (JD) for a full list of duties, tasks and expectations associated with this role. Please read this carefully before applying. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered first level nurse Evidence of appropriate continuing personal development Desirable Qualification in chronic disease management e.g. Hypertension, Mental Health, Diabetes, COPD, CHD. Mentor/teaching qualification D Clinical Supervision Training and experience D Experience Essential At least 2 years recent nursing experience of working with patients with chronic conditions. Audit. QI. Desirable Health-needs assessment Research Knowledge of EMIS/SystemOne and Ardens Knowledge and Skills Essential Management of patients with Chronic diseases. Management of patients with complex needs. Local and national health policy. TEPs review Communication skills, both written and verbal. Communication of difficult messages to patients and families. Negotiation and conflict management skills. Resource management. Desirable Clinical examination skills ( PACR) Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Change management Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered first level nurse Evidence of appropriate continuing personal development Desirable Qualification in chronic disease management e.g. Hypertension, Mental Health, Diabetes, COPD, CHD. Mentor/teaching qualification D Clinical Supervision Training and experience D Experience Essential At least 2 years recent nursing experience of working with patients with chronic conditions. Audit. QI. Desirable Health-needs assessment Research Knowledge of EMIS/SystemOne and Ardens Knowledge and Skills Essential Management of patients with Chronic diseases. Management of patients with complex needs. Local and national health policy. TEPs review Communication skills, both written and verbal. Communication of difficult messages to patients and families. Negotiation and conflict management skills. Resource management. Desirable Clinical examination skills ( PACR) Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP) Change 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. 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 Symphony Healthcare Services Limited Address Church Street Surgery Church Street Martock Somerset TA12 6JL Employer's website https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/ (Opens in a new tab)