Job overview:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Qualified Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive primary care team.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care to our registered patient population, working both autonomously and as part of a team. The role will involve a broad range of general practice nursing duties, including long-term condition management, health promotion, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, clinical assessments and preventative healthcare.

You will be expected to work within your professional scope of practice, demonstrating sound clinical judgement and a commitment to evidence-based care. You will also contribute to clinical governance, audit, quality improvement and the ongoing development of practice nursing services.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team committed to delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to our patients. and continuous improvement of high-quality patient care.

Main Duties:

• Provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within the practice.
• Undertake clinical assessments, treatment, monitoring and health checks.
• Manage and review patients with long-term conditions (LTCs) or demonstrate a willingness to develop and progress in LTC management.
• Administer vaccinations and immunisations and undertake cervical screening.
• Provide wound care and other routine practice nursing procedures.
• Promote health, wellbeing and preventative care through patient education and lifestyle advice.
• Recognise and appropriately escalate changes in patients' health or clinical condition.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with practice policies, safeguarding, infection control and information governance requirements.
• Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team.

About the Team and Working at Polden Medical Practice
At Polden Medical Practice, you will become part of a friendly, supportive and committed multidisciplinary team working across our Edington and Woolavington surgeries.

We are a patient-centred practice with a strong focus on providing high-quality, personal and caring healthcare. We value teamwork, open communication and treating colleagues with respect, and we encourage our staff to share their views and contribute to the ongoing development of the Practice.

Our work ethic is centred around delivering safe, effective care while supporting one another as a team. We encourage professional development and the continued development of skills that benefit both our staff and patients.

As a Practice Nurse, you will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills and progress your experience in areas such as long-term condition management, with support to develop your knowledge and competencies where required.

We offer a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to undertake training and continuing professional development. The Practice also provides regular staff training and opportunities to maintain and develop essential clinical and professional skills.

If you are looking to join a welcoming team where patient care, teamwork and professional development are valued, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Job Description Practice Nurse
Job Title: Practice Nurse Responsible to: GP Partners / Practice Manager Accountable to: Lead Nurse Hours: To be agreed Salary: Depending on experience

Job Summary
The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary care team within the GP surgery to provide high quality nursing care to patients. They will deliver evidence-based interventions, support patients in managing long-term conditions, provide preventative health care, and contribute to the effective running of the practice.

Key Responsibilities - Clinical Care

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients of all ages.
• Provide/support chronic disease management, lifestyle reviews and pre-diabetic checks.
• Cervical screening (smear tests) and womens health services, training provided.
• Provide immunisations and vaccinations (childhood, travel, influenza, shingles, etc.).
• Wound care, dressings, suture removal, and post-operative care.
• Support infection prevention and control processes.

Team & Communication

• Work collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, pharmacists, social prescribers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Actively participate in clinical meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Provide health promotion and patient education to improve self-care and understanding of conditions.

Professional & Administrative

• Maintain accurate and timely patient records using the practice clinical system (EMIS).
• Ensure compliance with practice policies, CQC standards, and NMC Code of Conduct.
• Support the practice in meeting QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) and enhanced service targets.
• Contribute to infection control, cold chain, and stock management.
• Participate in audits, clinical governance, and appraisal.

Skills & Competencies

• Registered Nurse (NMC) with current PIN.
• Experience in primary care or relevant clinical setting desirable.
• Competent in chronic disease management (or willing to learn), immunisation, wound care, and health screening.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.

Personal Qualities

• Empathetic, patient-centred approach.
• Organised and able to prioritise workload.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing needs of the practice.
• Committed to continuous improvement in patient care.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience working as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience of delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care.
• Experience of clinical assessment, monitoring and treatment of patients.
• Experience of working effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience of maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records.
• Experience of recognising and appropriately escalating changes in a patient's condition.

Desirable

• Previous experience working in General Practice or Primary Care.
• Experience of managing and reviewing patients with long-term conditions (LTCs).
• Experience in areas such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
• Experience of immunisations, cervical screening and wound care.
• Experience of health promotion and preventative healthcare.
• Experience of clinical audit or quality improvement.

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Competent in cervical cytology
• Competent in childhood immunisations
• Experience of routine vaccination programmes
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A kind, professional and collaborative approach to patients and colleagues
• Good organisational and IT skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous General Practice or Primary Care experience
• Experience in long-term condition management, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease
• Travel health experience
• Independent Prescribing qualification

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.