About this role
Job summary
A busy 8-partner practice is seeking an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our very friendly team at our Quarter Jack and Old Dispensary surgeries in Wimborne, Dorset. RGN qualification and primary care experience is essential. Would suit a nurse with respiratory experience.
Closing date 25 Sep 2026, with interviews Fri 2 Oct 2026. Early application advised.
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and any additional roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training.
Main duties of the job
Job responsibilities:
Assist in or perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nurses and GPs Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations Cytology Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler Removal of Sutures New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis Travel vaccinations ECGs Venepuncture Hypertension Management Ear syringing Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with coil fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
About us
The surgery has high levels of patient satisfaction, a recent Good CQC rating, and a pleasant and covid-safe working environment.
Closing date 25 Sep 2026, with interviews Fri 2 Oct 2026. Early application advised.
Job description Job responsibilities
To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and any additional roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training.
Job responsibilities:
Assist in or perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nurses and GPs Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations Cytology Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler Removal of Sutures New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis Travel vaccinations ECGs Venepuncture Hypertension Management Ear syringing Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with coil fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Other tasks to include: Clean and sterilise equipment using autoclave monitoring autoclave Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Participation in administrative systems in the Practice A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Able to recognise when there is a need to refer complex patients. Demonstrate an understanding of cold chain, vaccine storage, administration and related theory and ensure best practice is maintained. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous electronic patient records. Maintain knowledge and skills with regard to travel health through personal and professional development. Attend annual updates and mandatory training as required. Maintain professional registration and work within the individuals scope of practice according to the Nursing and Midwifery Councils Code of Conduct. Act in a manner that safeguards children and/or vulnerable adults as applicable to the role. Highlight any gaps in knowledge/training needs to their line manager to allow them the opportunity to offer support in order to fulfil the duties of this post. Remain up-to-date with clinical guidelines to ensure that practice remains evidence based. Undertake telephone advice calls providing evidence based travel advice.
This job description represents the range of duties required of the post-holder at the time of issue. It may be reviewed according to need.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992) Experience of Microsoft Office software Experience of dealing with the public/patients Leadership and management experience Experience of working with teams
Desirable
Respiratory experience
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse Recognised qualification to diploma level or above
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 The Quarter Jack Surgery
Address Rodways Corner
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 1AP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.quarterjacksurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)