Job summary
We are are looking for a caring, motivated and enthusiastic Treatment Room Nurse to join our friendly and supportive GP practice team. This is a varied and rewarding role, providing high-quality nursing care to our patients, including wound care, vaccinations, injections, health checks and other treatment room services.

Hours will be 26hrs per week.

Monday 09.00-17.00
Tuesday 09.00-17.00
Thursday ​09..00-​17.00
Friday 09.​00-​17​.​00

You will be joining a welcoming and dedicated team where your skills and experience will be valued and where everyone works together to provide the best possible care for our patients. If you are passionate about primary care and are looking for for a role where you can make a genuine difference within your local community,, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job
The Treatment Room Nurse will provide a range of of nursing services to our patient population, working both independently and as part of the wider clinical team.​ Key responsibilities will include wound care and dressings, vaccinations and immunisations, injections, health checks, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, suture and clip removal,, and supporting patients with ongoing health needs.

The role will involve managing your own treatment room clinics, maintaining accurate clinical records, following infection prevention and safeguarding procedures,, and working closely with GPs, nurses and other members of of the multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care.

About us
Salisbury House Surgery is a friendly, patient-focused GP practice with a committed multidisciplinary team working together to provide high-quality care to our local community.

Our team includes GPs, nurses, healthcare professionals, reception and administrative colleagues, and we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and welcoming working environment. Teamwork is at the heart of the practice, and we encourage open communication, shared learning and continuous development.

We understand the importance of feeling valued at work and aim to provide an environment where colleagues feel supported, respected and part of the wider practice team. We offer NHS pension membership, opportunities for training and professional development, and a varied role within a busy and rewarding primary care setting.

We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to compassionate patient care and who would enjoy becoming a valued member of our friendly and hardworking team.

Job responsibilities
Job Title: Treatment Room Nurse
Location: Salisbury House Surgery Responsible to: Practice Manager / Lead Nurse Accountable to: GP Partners

Job Purpose

The Treatment Room Nurse will work as an integral member of the practice nursing and wider multidisciplinary team, providing safe, effective and patient-centred nursing care to the practice population.

The post holder will be responsible for delivering a range of treatment room services, supporting the management of patients with both acute and ongoing healthcare needs and promoting health and wellbeing wherever appropriate.

The post holder will work within their professional competence and in accordance with current NMC standards, practice policies and relevant national guidance.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Care
The post holder will undertake treatment room duties appropriate to their level of competence and training, which may include:

• Wound assessment, management and dressings
• Removal of sutures and clips
• Administration of medications and injections
• Vaccinations and immunisations in accordance with relevant protocols and Patient Group Directions
• Blood pressure monitoring
• ECG recording
• Urinalysis and specimen collection
• Routine health checks and observations
• NHS Health Checks, where appropriately trained
• Ear care, where appropriately trained
• Supporting seasonal vaccination programmes, including influenza and COVID-19
• Providing appropriate health promotion and lifestyle advice
• Recognising changes or deterioration in a patient's condition and escalating appropriately
• Providing patients and carers with appropriate information, advice and support
• Maintaining clear, accurate and contemporaneous patient records using the practice clinical system

Infection Prevention and Control
The post holder will:

• Follow practice infection prevention and control policies at all times
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and clinical safety within the treatment room
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment
• Follow procedures relating to the safe handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps
• Support the safe cleaning, storage and use of clinical equipment
• Report infection control concerns promptly and appropriately

Medicines Management
The post holder will:

• Administer medications safely and within their professional competence
• Work in accordance with prescriptions, Patient Specific Directions and Patient Group Directions as appropriate
• Ensure appropriate storage and monitoring of vaccines and medicines, including maintaining the cold chain
• Report medication errors, incidents or concerns in accordance with practice procedures

Safeguarding
The post holder will:

• Recognise potential safeguarding concerns relating to children and vulnerable adults
• Follow practice safeguarding policies and procedures
• Escalate concerns promptly to the appropriate safeguarding lead
• Attend safeguarding training appropriate to the role

Professional Responsibilities
The post holder will:

• Maintain current NMC registration
• Work within the NMC Code and their own scope of professional competence
• Maintain professional knowledge through continuing professional development
• Attend relevant training, clinical updates and practice meetings
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and performance reviews
• Recognise their own limitations and seek advice or support when required
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times

Team Working
The Treatment Room Nurse will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, reception and administrative colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

The post holder will:

• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and patients
• Contribute positively to the day-to-day running of the practice
• Participate in clinical and practice meetings where required
• Support colleagues during periods of increased demand
• Promote a positive, respectful and supportive working environment

Clinical Governance and Quality
The post holder will:

• Work in accordance with practice policies, procedures and clinical protocols
• Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities where appropriate
• Report significant events, incidents, near misses and patient safety concerns
• Contribute to learning from incidents and implementing improvements
• Maintain awareness of relevant NICE, NHS and professional guidance applicable to the role

Confidentiality and Data Protection
The post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other healthcare professionals.

All information must be treated confidentially and handled in accordance with practice policies, UK GDPR, data protection legislation and NHS requirements.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The post holder will support the practice's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and treat patients, carers and colleagues with dignity, courtesy and respect.

Health and Safety
The post holder will take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others and will comply with practice health and safety policies and procedures.

General
This job description is intended to provide an overview of the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may develop or change according to the needs of the practice, following appropriate discussion with the post holder.

The post holder may also be required to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the nature and level of the role, provided they are within their professional competence.

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of relevant continuing professional development
• Appropriate training/competency in treatment room procedures

Experience

• Experience working as a registered nurse in a clinical healthcare setting
• Experience providing treatment room nursing care, including wound care and dressings
• Experience administering vaccinations, immunisations and injections
• Experience maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records
• Experience working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

Knowledge, Skills and Personal Qualities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload safely
• Good clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Understanding of infection prevention and control
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding adults and children
• Understanding of confidentiality, information governance and patient safety
• Good IT skills and ability to use electronic patient record systems
• Ability to recognise and escalate clinical concerns appropriately
• Caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach
• Reliable, organised and able to prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining professional standards and ongoing learning
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the practice

Desirable

• Previous training relevant to primary care or treatment room nursing
• Vaccination and immunisation training
• Wound care training
• NHS Health Check training
• Ear care/irrigation training
• Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to general practice
• Previous experience working within General Practice or Primary Care
• Experience working within a GP treatment room environment
• Experience delivering vaccination and immunisation programmes
• Experience with wound assessment and management
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks
• Experience supporting health promotion and disease prevention
• Experience using SystmOne or a similar primary care clinical system
• Knowledge of primary care services and the wider NHS
• Understanding of Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) requirements
• Awareness of CQC standards relevant to nursing and primary care
• Knowledge of Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directions (PSDs)
• Ability to contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement
• Flexibility to support seasonal vaccination clinics and the wider nursing team when required

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).

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may develop or change according to the needs of the practice, following appropriate discussion with the post holder.