About this role
Job summary
As a Practice Nurse, you will play a key role in managing the care of patients with long-term conditions and contributing to preventative and proactive health strategies. This varied and rewarding role includes.
Providing evidence-based care to patients with chronic conditions (e.g., asthma, diabetes).
Delivering wound care, cervical screening, immunisations and phlebotomy.
Supporting health promotion initiatives and travel medicine.
Conducting patient assessments and managing treatment plans.
Liaising with the multidisciplinary team to support patient wellbeing.
Ensuring compliance with infection control and safeguarding standards
Main duties of the job
Lead or contribute to chronic disease management clinics.
Provide vaccinations to both adults and children.
Deliver women's and men's health services.
Undertake wound care and routine nursing procedures.
Support the management of frail or housebound patients.
Participate in audits, policy development, and clinical improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and coding SNOMED CT.
About us
At The Surgery, we are committed to
Providing personalised and innovative healthcare.
Empowering all staff as leaders within their roles.
Fostering a supportive and inclusive working environment.
Promoting professional development and specialist interests.
Join a team that values excellence, integrity, and collaborative care.
Job description Job responsibilities
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It includes the job summary, key responsibilities, person specification and our values.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration Diploma or Degree in Nursing Evidence of continued professional development (CPD) Experience of working in primary care or community settings Experience of cervical cytology, immunisations, and wound care Experience of working independently and as part of a team Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of chronic disease management protocols Skilled in venepuncture, vaccinations, ECGs, dressings Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Understanding of infection control and safeguarding procedures Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Caring, compassionate and professional manner Flexible and adaptable approach to work Commitment to patient-centred care Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Forward thinker High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure Willingness to work flexible hours when required to meet work demands Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Desirable
Experience of managing long term conditions (e.g. diabetes, asthma) Competent in using clinical IT systems (e.g. EMIS Web)
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 Abingdon Surgery
Address 65 Stert Street
Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 3LB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.abingdonsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)