Job summary 10-month maternity cover commencing April 2025, 17hrs per week over two days Our Practice Nurses are key to providing an excellent service to our patients and are responsible for general treatment room skills, including wound management, travel and childhood immunisations and phlebotomy. We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who has excellent communication skills, a passion for patient care, and a strong commitment to providing quality healthcare services. Main duties of the job The purpose of the role is to be responsible for: Delivery of routine practice nursing services. Chronic disease management within boundaries of own competence. Health screening as required by the Practice. Delivery of minor injury services within the scope of own experience. Monitoring and ordering clinical supplies. About us Tyntesfield Medical Group in North Somerset is a 13 Partner General Practice with a patient list size currently of around 33,000 split across four sites: Tower House Medical Centre, Brockway Medical Centre, Backwell Medical Centre and Long Ashton Surgery. We are a friendly and accessible team providing excellent healthcare in our community. We provide a professional, safe, supportive, and efficient working environment for everyone in the practice. We are a forward-thinking organisation with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centred care. Date posted 07 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 10 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0519-25-0002 Job locations Stock Way South Nailsea Bristol BS48 2XX Tyntesfield Medical Group 55 Rayens Cross Road Long Ashton Bristol BS41 9DY Brockway Medical Centre 8 Brockway Nailsea Bristol BS48 1BZ Backwell Medical Centre 15 West Town Road Backwell Bristol BS48 3HA Job description Job responsibilities Ensuring that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered promptly Ensure complete and accurate documentation of every patient contact. Follows all relevant policies and procedures. Venepuncture and collection and processing of pathology samples. Monitor stock levels and order clinical supplies if required by Practice. INR star, ECG and spirometry testing if required and on completion of training. Routine injections as prescribed by the GP. Ear irrigation if required and on completion of training. Wound care including compression bandaging and Doppler tests if trained. Attending leg club to assist with compression bandaging and Doppler tests if trained and if required. Sexual health and contraception advice if trained. Cervical cytology if trained. Home visits for flu vaccinations if required. Immediate care as per Minor Injuries service within scope of experience. Delivery of Chronic disease management service according to training including domiciliary visits if required. Work as part of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to ensure patients needs. Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and at all times work within the scope of professional practice. Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and Practice guidelines. Maintain confidentiality about information pertaining to patients and staff. Where required supervise and mentor other staff in order to help them develop their knowledge, skills and abilities. Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care. Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a coordinated service. Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and NMC guidelines. Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical audits identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement. Provide support and supervision to assist others to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities. Participate in quality improvement within the service. Contribute to the on-going development of the service to address identified needs. Contribute to the development and maintenance of an excellent learning environment. Contribute to the development of other members of the nursing team. Adhere to professional registration requirements. Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development. Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training. Participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews. Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff. Be aware of and comply with infection prevention and control policies. Staff must contribute to the cleanliness of the work environment and keep it clutter free and tidy. Tackle discrimination and harassment and promote equality and diversity in the workplace. Always demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours when liaising with internal and external colleagues. Under the Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. Actively promote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same. Support a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to lead by example in this area. Job description Job responsibilities Ensuring that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered promptly Ensure complete and accurate documentation of every patient contact. Follows all relevant policies and procedures. Venepuncture and collection and processing of pathology samples. Monitor stock levels and order clinical supplies if required by Practice. INR star, ECG and spirometry testing if required and on completion of training. Routine injections as prescribed by the GP. Ear irrigation if required and on completion of training. Wound care including compression bandaging and Doppler tests if trained. Attending leg club to assist with compression bandaging and Doppler tests if trained and if required. Sexual health and contraception advice if trained. Cervical cytology if trained. Home visits for flu vaccinations if required. Immediate care as per Minor Injuries service within scope of experience. Delivery of Chronic disease management service according to training including domiciliary visits if required. Work as part of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to ensure patients needs. Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and at all times work within the scope of professional practice. Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and Practice guidelines. Maintain confidentiality about information pertaining to patients and staff. Where required supervise and mentor other staff in order to help them develop their knowledge, skills and abilities. Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care. Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a coordinated service. Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and NMC guidelines. Promote and demonstrate effective communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical audits identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement. Provide support and supervision to assist others to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities. Participate in quality improvement within the service. Contribute to the on-going development of the service to address identified needs. Contribute to the development and maintenance of an excellent learning environment. Contribute to the development of other members of the nursing team. Adhere to professional registration requirements. Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development. Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training. Participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews. Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff. Be aware of and comply with infection prevention and control policies. Staff must contribute to the cleanliness of the work environment and keep it clutter free and tidy. Tackle discrimination and harassment and promote equality and diversity in the workplace. Always demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours when liaising with internal and external colleagues. Under the Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. Actively promote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same. Support a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to lead by example in this area. Person Specification Personal Attributes Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload Able to work under pressure Work autonomously Desirable Car owner and driver Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to evidence in writing, verbally and through listening skills, personal understanding and use of English language Enthusiastic and committed Time management skills Experience Desirable Practice Nurse or District Nursing experience Wound care including compression bandaging Dopplers Cytology Travel heath Immunisations Respiratory or CVD experience Minimum 2 years post- registration experience Qualifications Essential Registered First Level Nurse Desirable Training in Asthma, COPD, CVD or Diabetes Training in in Sexual health or Contraception Teaching and assessing qualification Person Specification Personal Attributes Essential Ability to organise and prioritise workload Able to work under pressure Work autonomously Desirable Car owner and driver Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to evidence in writing, verbally and through listening skills, personal understanding and use of English language Enthusiastic and committed Time management skills Experience Desirable Practice Nurse or District Nursing experience Wound care including compression bandaging Dopplers Cytology Travel heath Immunisations Respiratory or CVD experience Minimum 2 years post- registration experience Qualifications Essential Registered First Level Nurse Desirable Training in Asthma, COPD, CVD or Diabetes Training in in Sexual health or Contraception Teaching and assessing qualification 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 Tyntesfield Medical Group Address Stock Way South Nailsea Bristol BS48 2XX Employer's website https://www.tyntesfield.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)