Job summary We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Nursing Team and Practice. There is the opportunity to continue or join the NHS pension scheme. We are offering up to 23 hours per week. Fallodon Way Medical Centre aspires to be a professional, friendly organisation, dedicated to providing high quality personalised medical care to all members of the practice community. Main duties of the job To provide an efficient, but high, standard of professional nursing care for patients. By working alongside other clinicians, to ensure patients are accessing the most appropriate level of care. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and in addition any roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training. To ensure a positive experience of care for patients and carers. About us We are a friendly, successful, training and research practice of over 11,500 patients with an informal and supportive culture, which aims to ensure a good work life balance is maintained for all staff. Fallodon Way Medical Centre is located in Henleaze, which is a leafy inner suburb of Bristol, with good schools and amenities. We have a relatively high elderly population but also a good mix with families. We encourage and support ongoing professional development. The practice combines the best of traditional and innovative working, currently with 4 partners and 5 associate GPs. The practice is both proactive and reactive about managing the ever-changing workload in General Practice, offering a supportive environment and good work-life balance. The practice is supported by ANPs, a Pharmacy team including two Practice Pharmacists, an Award-winning Care Coordination team, a Social Prescriber, First Contact Physio and Mental Health practitioner. There is a team of workflow administrators assisting the clinical team in managing inbound correspondence and results. Continue Date posted 04 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A0775-25-0001 Job locations 13 Fallodon Way Bristol BS9 4HT Job description Job responsibilities General Nursing Services To provide clinical nursing services and opportunistic health promotion advice as appropriate to patients registered with the practice, within the professional competence of the post holder. To support and assist the GPs clinically. To assist in achieving quality payments for chronic disease management (specifically Diabetes) To provide skilled nursing care and treatment to patients as required by the GPs and within agreed up-to-date protocols To advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with appropriate referral to GPs as necessary To demonstrate, teach and promote educational issues with patients (and their immediate families if necessary) To undertake general and specific health screening of the practice patient population, working within agreed and up-to-date protocols, referring to GPs as necessary To undertake the collection of pathological specimens, including blood samples, swabs, smears, etc and perform investigatory procedures as requested by the GPs To maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice with appropriate regard to confidentiality Chronic Disease Management To maintain the relevant disease registers and call/recall system for patients with chronical diseases. To ensure appropriate follow-up is provided to these patients when necessary Health Promotion To be aware of opportunities for health promotion on an individual and group basis, acknowledging local and national targets To help in the development and maintenance of comprehensive new services provided by the practice (screening clinics, health promotion activity, etc.) Treatment Room To maintain supplies and equipment used To ensure that equipment is sterilised as and when appropriate To ensure that cleanliness is maintained (the cleaning staff are primarily responsible for an appropriate cleanliness level being obtained) Organisational To liaise with all members of staff employed within the practice and with the GPs in order to deliver high quality patient care To liaise with members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies To liaise with the Senior Nurse regarding all nursing-related and organisational matters in order to provide high quality patient care and adequate nursing cover To participate in the review of existing evidence-based nursing practice by using valid and reliable audits and published and validated research from medical and nursing data in order to effect changes in clinical practice To be aware of budgetary constraints within the practice To contribute to a learning environment for new nursing personnel, student nurses/doctors and practice staff Minor Injuries Service To provide a minor injuries service in line with current ICB recommendations referring to GPs or outside agencies when appropriate Administration To ensure accurate recording of all patient consultations (including treatment/advice) To ensure accurate completion of necessary documentation associated with patient care and registration with the practice To ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and occasional practice reports To undertake all administrative procedures relating to the post Health & Safety To be aware of the practice policies and guidelines and your responsibilities relating to: o Disposal of clinical waste o Safe vaccine storage o Fire and emergency procedures 3. SUPERVISION RECEIVED The postholder will be operationally line managed by the Practice Manager with clinical supervision provided by the Senior Nurse and GP Clinical Lead for Nursing. 4. SUPERVISION EXERCISED The postholder has no day to day line management responsibility and does not directly manage any members of staff. 5. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Develop and maintain key working relationships with: Practice GPs, Practice Pharmacist, Practice Nurses and HCAs Patients and Carers where appropriate Practice Management, Reception and other Administrative staff Secondary Care and interface clinicians Community Nurses and other allied health professionals Community Pharmacists and support staff Job description Job responsibilities General Nursing Services To provide clinical nursing services and opportunistic health promotion advice as appropriate to patients registered with the practice, within the professional competence of the post holder. To support and assist the GPs clinically. To assist in achieving quality payments for chronic disease management (specifically Diabetes) To provide skilled nursing care and treatment to patients as required by the GPs and within agreed up-to-date protocols To advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with appropriate referral to GPs as necessary To demonstrate, teach and promote educational issues with patients (and their immediate families if necessary) To undertake general and specific health screening of the practice patient population, working within agreed and up-to-date protocols, referring to GPs as necessary To undertake the collection of pathological specimens, including blood samples, swabs, smears, etc and perform investigatory procedures as requested by the GPs To maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice with appropriate regard to confidentiality Chronic Disease Management To maintain the relevant disease registers and call/recall system for patients with chronical diseases. To ensure appropriate follow-up is provided to these patients when necessary Health Promotion To be aware of opportunities for health promotion on an individual and group basis, acknowledging local and national targets To help in the development and maintenance of comprehensive new services provided by the practice (screening clinics, health promotion activity, etc.) Treatment Room To maintain supplies and equipment used To ensure that equipment is sterilised as and when appropriate To ensure that cleanliness is maintained (the cleaning staff are primarily responsible for an appropriate cleanliness level being obtained) Organisational To liaise with all members of staff employed within the practice and with the GPs in order to deliver high quality patient care To liaise with members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies To liaise with the Senior Nurse regarding all nursing-related and organisational matters in order to provide high quality patient care and adequate nursing cover To participate in the review of existing evidence-based nursing practice by using valid and reliable audits and published and validated research from medical and nursing data in order to effect changes in clinical practice To be aware of budgetary constraints within the practice To contribute to a learning environment for new nursing personnel, student nurses/doctors and practice staff Minor Injuries Service To provide a minor injuries service in line with current ICB recommendations referring to GPs or outside agencies when appropriate Administration To ensure accurate recording of all patient consultations (including treatment/advice) To ensure accurate completion of necessary documentation associated with patient care and registration with the practice To ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and occasional practice reports To undertake all administrative procedures relating to the post Health & Safety To be aware of the practice policies and guidelines and your responsibilities relating to: o Disposal of clinical waste o Safe vaccine storage o Fire and emergency procedures 3. SUPERVISION RECEIVED The postholder will be operationally line managed by the Practice Manager with clinical supervision provided by the Senior Nurse and GP Clinical Lead for Nursing. 4. SUPERVISION EXERCISED The postholder has no day to day line management responsibility and does not directly manage any members of staff. 5. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Develop and maintain key working relationships with: Practice GPs, Practice Pharmacist, Practice Nurses and HCAs Patients and Carers where appropriate Practice Management, Reception and other Administrative staff Secondary Care and interface clinicians Community Nurses and other allied health professionals Community Pharmacists and support staff Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Current NMC Registration Desirable Community qualification e.g. PN/ DN Advanced Assessment Skills Diabetes diploma (or equivalent qualification) Qualities and Skills Essential Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely Well developed IT skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Reflective practitioner Time management and ability to prioritise workload Able to analyse data and information, drawing out implications for the individual patient and impact on care plan Able to establish and maintain effective communication pathways within the organisation and with key external stakeholders Desirable Experience of EMIS Clinical System Proven record of effective use of networking and influencing skills Ability to think strategically Experience of presenting information to a wider audience Experience Essential Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain an up-to-date knowledge and ongoing competence in all aspects of the role Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to primary care Understanding of systems to gain an understanding of the health needs of the local population Understanding of evidence based practice Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g. NICE guidelines) Understanding of equality and diversity issues Desirable Experience of working with frail, elderly patients Experience of managing minor injuries Interpreting and implementing local and national policy agendas for health Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse Current NMC Registration Desirable Community qualification e.g. PN/ DN Advanced Assessment Skills Diabetes diploma (or equivalent qualification) Qualities and Skills Essential Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely Well developed IT skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Reflective practitioner Time management and ability to prioritise workload Able to analyse data and information, drawing out implications for the individual patient and impact on care plan Able to establish and maintain effective communication pathways within the organisation and with key external stakeholders Desirable Experience of EMIS Clinical System Proven record of effective use of networking and influencing skills Ability to think strategically Experience of presenting information to a wider audience Experience Essential Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain an up-to-date knowledge and ongoing competence in all aspects of the role Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to primary care Understanding of systems to gain an understanding of the health needs of the local population Understanding of evidence based practice Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g. NICE guidelines) Understanding of equality and diversity issues Desirable Experience of working with frail, elderly patients Experience of managing minor injuries Interpreting and implementing local and national policy agendas for health 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 Fallodon Way Medical Centre Address 13 Fallodon Way Bristol BS9 4HT Employer's website https://www.fwmc.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)