Downend Health Group
Registered Practice Nurse with a specialist interest in diabetes care
The closing date is 13 December 2026

About the role
Are you a passionate, enthusiastic and patient-focused Registered Practice Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a real difference?

We are looking for someone just like you to join our friendly nursing team at Downend Health Group!

This is a great opportunity for a nurse who enjoys the variety of general practice and wants to play an important part in helping our patients look after their health and wellbeing.

We are particularly interested in someone who has a passion for diabetes.

The successful candidate will be looking for 22.5 hours per week, 3 days a week, with a degree of flexibility.

Who we are looking for

• Is passionate about delivering excellent, patient-centred care.
• Has a warm, approachable manner and enjoys building relationships with patients.
• Has great communication skills and knows the importance of a friendly face and a listening ear.
• Enjoys working as part of a busy, supportive and collaborative team.
• Is keen to learn, develop and share their knowledge with others.
• Is organised, adaptable and able to juggle the occasional curveball!
• Understands the importance of confidentiality, clinical governance and professional responsibility.

About us
So, whats it like to work here?

We are a pretty big team with a great team spirit. We are a large and busy practice, caring for around 28,000 patients, across two modern buildings.

With over 100 staff members, there is always plenty going on, lots of different skills and experiences to share, and never a dull moment!

What makes us special, is the people that work here. We have a genuinely lovely bunch of colleagues who work hard, support one another and have a great sense of humour.

Details
Date posted: 11 November 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A4258-26-0016
Job locations: The Willow Surgery, Hill House Road, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5FJ, United Kingdom; Christchurch Family Medical Centre, North Street, Downend, Bristol, BS16 5SG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
Your role will be varied and will include:

• Long-term condition management: Supporting patients with conditions such as diabetes, asthma and COPD.
• Health checks and assessments: Carrying out routine observations, health assessments and general health checks.
• Health promotion: Helping patients make positive lifestyle choices through advice, education and preventative care.
• Wound care: Assessing and managing acute, chronic and post-operative wounds, including infections and ulcers.
• Immunisations: Delivering routine childhood, adult and seasonal vaccinations.
• Travel health: Providing travel health advice and administering appropriate travel vaccinations.
• Women's health: Undertaking cervical screening.

The important bit!

• We provide tea, coffee, squash, and fresh fruit you can occasionally find the odd cake or biscuit lurking if you fancy something less healthy.
• Showers at both sites really useful if you like to run or cycle or just need a freshen up
• Two large scale social events every year
• Small tokens of appreciation on key calendar events
• A practice wide award scheme recognising those that go the extra mile.
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Opportunities to develop your long-term conditions management skills

The next step
Interested? Please send your CV and a covering letter to bnssg.dhg-hr@nhs.net
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential)

• Registered General Nurse;
• Full NMC Registration;
• Specific training in Primary Care Nursing;
• Diabetes diploma or equivalent

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: Downend Health Group
Employer's website: https://www.downendhealthgroup.com

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Human Resources Department, bnssg.dhg-hr@nhs.net

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