Job summary Together with our dedicated and supportive team of GPs and Nurse Practitioners, our practice nurses provide a very high standard of care for the 17,000 patients registered with the Armada Family Practice at Whitchurch Health Centre. Main duties of the job We are now looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and forward- thinking nurse who is committed to providing high quality care to patients. The role includes child immunisations, cervical screening, sexual health services, travel health, wound care including Doppler assessment, leg ulcer management andlong-term condition reviews. About us An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly, dynamic, supportive and dedicated Practice Nursing team. The Armada Family Practice is located at Whitchurch Health Centre, a modern, purpose built health centre that houses a separate treatment room suite, comprising of phlebotomy bays and consulting rooms. Date posted 03 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A0648-25-0000 Job locations Whitchurch Health Centre Armada Road Bristol BS14 0SU Job description Job responsibilities Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Such tasks may include: Wound care / leg ulcer care Complete chronic disease review Cervical sampling Contraception reviews Removal of sutures Hypertension and CHD reviews Urinalysis and processing of samples ECGs Venepuncture Blood pressure measurements including 24 hour blood pressure recording Routine immunisations Travel Health Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs, or the wider multi-disciplinary team as appropriate Participating in clinical audit to help develop the service Other tasks including: Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of vaccinations, medications and other essential stock to maintain stock levels Working in a cost-effective way Participation in administrative systems in the practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required. Job description Job responsibilities Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Such tasks may include: Wound care / leg ulcer care Complete chronic disease review Cervical sampling Contraception reviews Removal of sutures Hypertension and CHD reviews Urinalysis and processing of samples ECGs Venepuncture Blood pressure measurements including 24 hour blood pressure recording Routine immunisations Travel Health Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs, or the wider multi-disciplinary team as appropriate Participating in clinical audit to help develop the service Other tasks including: Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of vaccinations, medications and other essential stock to maintain stock levels Working in a cost-effective way Participation in administrative systems in the practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Chronic disease management diploma (ideally Respiratory) Experience Desirable Relevant experience in primary care or transferable skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered Chronic disease management diploma (ideally Respiratory) Experience Desirable Relevant experience in primary care or transferable skills 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 Armada Family Practice Address Whitchurch Health Centre Armada Road Bristol BS14 0SU Employer's website https://www.armadapractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)