About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Practice Nurse to join our team at Merchiston Surgery for 24 hours per week.
This is a varied senior nursing role combining long-term condition management, general practice nursing and infection prevention and control responsibilities. Working autonomously within your competence, you will provide high-quality patient care while supporting the Nurse Manager, the wider nursing team and our practice priorities.
You will work collaboratively with GPs, practice colleagues and external multidisciplinary teams, using sound clinical judgement and a holistic approach to help patients manage their health and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities
Assess and manage patients with long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma and COPD, in line with NICE guidance and the local formulary.
Plan and deliver clinics by telephone, video or face to face, including domiciliary or care-home visits where required.
Provide a broad range of treatment-room services, including phlebotomy, cervical screening, wound care, injections, immunisations, Doppler assessments and travel-health consultations, according to competence.
Support adult and childhood vaccination programmes, including seasonal influenza and COVID-19 campaigns.
Lead and maintain infection prevention and control standards, undertake audits and work with colleagues and cleaning providers to implement improvements.
Maintain accurate clinical records, use appropriate SNOMED coding and contribute to QOF and other practice targets.
Support quality improvement, audit, clinical risk management and the evaluation and development of nursing services.
Contribute to the education, supervision and professional development of the nursing team and wider organisation.
About us
Why join Merchiston Surgery?
You will join a supportive multidisciplinary team where your clinical expertise, leadership and ideas will be valued. The role offers the opportunity to influence service quality, develop colleagues and make a direct difference to the health of our patient population.
Job description Job responsibilities
The postholder will deliver safe and effective nursing care to patients in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Code, evidence-based guidance and practice protocols. As a senior member of the nursing team, the postholder will support the Nurse Manager in coordinating nursing resources and will be accountable for implementing national infection prevention and control standards within the practice.
The clinical focus of the role is the assessment and management of patients with long-term conditions alongside the delivery of general practice nursing services. Working as an autonomous practitioner, the postholder will demonstrate critical thinking and sound clinical decision-making, working collaboratively with the wider practice and multidisciplinary teams to meet patients needs, support practice priorities and develop colleagues.
Key responsibilities
Assess and manage patients with long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma and COPD, in line with NICE guidance and the local formulary.
Plan and deliver clinics by telephone, video or face to face, including domiciliary or care-home visits where required.
Provide a broad range of treatment-room services, including phlebotomy, cervical screening, wound care, injections, immunisations, Doppler assessments and travel-health consultations, according to competence.
Support adult and childhood vaccination programmes, including seasonal influenza and COVID-19 campaigns.
Lead and maintain infection prevention and control standards, undertake audits and work with colleagues and cleaning providers to implement improvements.
Maintain accurate clinical records, use appropriate SNOMED coding and contribute to QOF and other practice targets.
Support quality improvement, audit, clinical risk management and the evaluation and development of nursing services.
Contribute to the education, supervision and professional development of the nursing team and wider organisation.
About you
You will be an experienced practice nurse who is confident working both autonomously and collaboratively. You will bring sound clinical judgement, strong organisational skills and a compassionate, patient-centred approach.
Registered General Nurse with current NMC registration and evidence of meeting revalidation requirements.
Experience of working in primary care and as a practice nurse.
Current competence in cervical screening and inclusion on the smear-taker register.
Current competence in adult and childhood immunisation, supported by appropriate training.
Experience of diabetes management, including part 2 reviews and oral and injectable therapies.
Competence in core treatment-room skills including phlebotomy, wound care, compression bandaging, suture or clip removal, Doppler assessment and travel health.
A clear understanding of Patient Group Directions and Patient Specific Directions.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, time-management and problem-solving skills.
A flexible, supportive and professional approach, with a commitment to patient safety, teamwork and continuing professional development.
Desirable experience
Asthma, COPD and spirometry management.
Infection prevention and control leadership.
Clinical audit and risk management.
Contraception and sexual-health advice, ECG recording or ear irrigation.
Experience in a senior or supervisory nursing role.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in primary care Experience of working as a practice nurse Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
Experience in a senior or supervisory nursing role
Core clinical skills Essential
Phlebotomy and collection of pathological and microbiology specimens Blood-pressure monitoring Administration of prescribed injections Current cervical screening competence and inclusion on the smear-taker register Current adult and childhood immunisation competence, supported by appropriate training Diabetes management, including part 2 reviews and oral and injectable therapies Wound care, dressings, compression bandaging and suture/clip removal Doppler assessment Travel-health consultations Understanding of PGDs and PSDs
Desirable
Contraception and sexual-health advice ECG recording Ear irrigation Asthma management COPD management Spirometry
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse Current NMC registration and ability to evidence compliance with revalidation requirements
Desirable
Relevant post-registration qualifications in long-term condition management
Organisation and personal qualities Essential
Effective time management, planning and organisation Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines Problem-solving and analytical skills Polite, confident, flexible and cooperative approach Motivated, forward-thinking and committed to supporting the team High levels of integrity and professionalism Commitment to continuing professional development, including travel to courses where required Ability to use resources effectively
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 Merchiston Surgery
Address Merchiston Surgery
Highworth Road
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN3 4BF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.merchistonsurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)