Job summary We are currently looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible and reliable person to join our friendly team to cover Maternity Leave from 1st November 24 31st December 25 23 hours a week within the Practice opening times of 07.30-20.00. Salary depending on experience An opportunity has arisen for Practice Nurse to join our experienced, dedicated and friendly nursing team at our forward thinking, enthusiastic and supportive practice. We have a dynamic team of nurses, healthcare assistants and phlebotomist providing chronic disease management and enhanced services to our 14,500 patient list. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a primary care setting. You should be keen to keep yourself updated in the new challenges facing primary care and be prepared to undertake further training as required for the position. Main duties of the job The ideal candidate will have general practice experience and skills in the following areas: ESSENTIAL SKILLS Phlebotomy Wound Care Compression Bandaging ECGs Adult and child immunisations DESIRABLE SKILLS Cervical Cytology (Smears) Contraceptive reviews Travel vaccines Skills in asthma/COPD & diabetes About us We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, flexible and reliable person to join our lovely team at our semi-rural training practice, a short drive from Bristol. We are a Park Run practice, interested in the environment and individual wellbeing. We have a garden and an active social team. Date posted 16 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 14 months Working pattern Part-time Reference number A0162-25-0000 Job locations 2 Court Road Frampton Cotterell Bristol BS36 2DE Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is an experienced nurse, who is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective patient care to the practice population using autonomous clinical skills and a broad in depth theoretical knowledge base. The post holder will manage a diverse clinical case load, dealing with the presenting patients needs within a primary care setting. They will contribute to developing the nursing services offered by the practice. The practice nurse works independently and contributes to audit, research and supporting, implementing and evaluating local standards, policies, guidelines and care pathways. NMC requirements will be met, and the individual will work within the NMC Code of Conduct to agreed practice standards and protocols. Job responsibilities The post holder is accountable for his/her own practice and will work independently managing their own clinical workload responding effectively to patient needs and ensuring patient choice and ease of access to services. To provide input and advice on evidence-based practice and care interventions within their sphere of knowledge. Clinical Role Undertake procedures including but not limited to venepuncture, BP management, urinalysis, new patient health checks, ECGs, stitch/clip removal, and wound management. Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines and drugs and that adequate stock levels are maintained Provide support and chaperoning to the doctors for minor surgery and other procedures Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable and provide safe, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes for patients that promote health and well-being Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable and provide safe, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care. Help the practice develop and deliver specialist primary nurse led services, including chronic disease management (including for all areas of QOF). Manages programmes of care for patients with chronic diseases by planning, providing and evaluating care under agreed guidelines and patient group directions. Maintains disease registers in liaison with administrative staff. Undertakes annual reviews of patients understanding and ability to self manage. Make appropriate referrals to other members of the primary, community and secondary care teams. Promote health and well being, giving general education advice on diet, contraception, smoking chronic disease management, exercise etc Contribute to the practice achieving its GMS contract obligations including quality, organisational and access targets. Maintain accurate records according to NMC rules. Ensure all data protection requirements are met when gathering, recording and storing patient data. Liaise and maintain good working relationships with all members of the practice team. Work within the multi-disciplinary team within the practice and across the wider health system. Please see more information on Professional, Educational, Personnel, Confidentiality, Health & Safety, Eqaulity & Diversity and Personal/Professional Development on the Job Description document attached to the advert. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is an experienced nurse, who is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective patient care to the practice population using autonomous clinical skills and a broad in depth theoretical knowledge base. The post holder will manage a diverse clinical case load, dealing with the presenting patients needs within a primary care setting. They will contribute to developing the nursing services offered by the practice. The practice nurse works independently and contributes to audit, research and supporting, implementing and evaluating local standards, policies, guidelines and care pathways. NMC requirements will be met, and the individual will work within the NMC Code of Conduct to agreed practice standards and protocols. Job responsibilities The post holder is accountable for his/her own practice and will work independently managing their own clinical workload responding effectively to patient needs and ensuring patient choice and ease of access to services. To provide input and advice on evidence-based practice and care interventions within their sphere of knowledge. Clinical Role Undertake procedures including but not limited to venepuncture, BP management, urinalysis, new patient health checks, ECGs, stitch/clip removal, and wound management. Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines and drugs and that adequate stock levels are maintained Provide support and chaperoning to the doctors for minor surgery and other procedures Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable and provide safe, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes for patients that promote health and well-being Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable and provide safe, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care. Help the practice develop and deliver specialist primary nurse led services, including chronic disease management (including for all areas of QOF). Manages programmes of care for patients with chronic diseases by planning, providing and evaluating care under agreed guidelines and patient group directions. Maintains disease registers in liaison with administrative staff. Undertakes annual reviews of patients understanding and ability to self manage. Make appropriate referrals to other members of the primary, community and secondary care teams. Promote health and well being, giving general education advice on diet, contraception, smoking chronic disease management, exercise etc Contribute to the practice achieving its GMS contract obligations including quality, organisational and access targets. Maintain accurate records according to NMC rules. Ensure all data protection requirements are met when gathering, recording and storing patient data. Liaise and maintain good working relationships with all members of the practice team. Work within the multi-disciplinary team within the practice and across the wider health system. Please see more information on Professional, Educational, Personnel, Confidentiality, Health & Safety, Eqaulity & Diversity and Personal/Professional Development on the Job Description document attached to the advert. Person Specification File attachment Essential Please see the Person Specification file attached to the advert for more information. Experience Essential Experience of dealing with patients and the public. Experience working within Primary Care. Desirable Experience of EMIS clinical system. Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse. Evidence of continued professional development. Desirable Recognised qualification to diploma level or above in chronic disease. Person Specification File attachment Essential Please see the Person Specification file attached to the advert for more information. Experience Essential Experience of dealing with patients and the public. Experience working within Primary Care. Desirable Experience of EMIS clinical system. Qualifications Essential Registered General Nurse. Evidence of continued professional development. Desirable Recognised qualification to diploma level or above in chronic disease. 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 Frome Valley Medical Centre Address 2 Court Road Frampton Cotterell Bristol BS36 2DE Employer's website https://www.fromevalley.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)