About this role
Job summary
The University Medical Centre in Bath is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Chronic Disease Practice Nurse to focus primarily on the management of asthma and diabetes care for our patients. The role may be extended to fit your skill base if you hold additional qualifications.
The role is centred around a mostly University student patient population and we welcome new members to join our existing nursing team and to help support the needs of our patient population.
Flexible working shift patterns are able to be considered and a competitive salary is being offered for the successful candidate.
Part-time nurse applications will be considered, but please note that we are not able to offer annualised contracts for term time working only, as we need our team to work across the full calendar year.
Clinical system: TPP / SystmOne
Salary: Competitive, NHS Pension
Working Days: This is a Part-Time position with the days and hours to be agreed, but ideally working 2-3 days across the working week.
Initial interviews will be taking place on Friday 2nd October 2026.
Main duties of the job
To undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care and treatment in line with Practice policy and protocols.
Provide specific evidence based practical skills and to have knowledge in the following areas:
Chronic Disease Management of Asthma
Chronic Disease Management of Diabetes
In addition to managing Chronic Disease for our patients you may also need to be able to take on some general Practice Nurse treatment room tasks which could include as follows:
Perform wound care management and have experience in dressings
Carry out ear examinations
Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required
Perform phlebotomy and electrocardiography (ECGs)
Administer adult and paediatric injections under individualised prescriptions or PGD ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs
Provide an adult and childhood immunisation service working to PGDs following appropriate training if required
Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness or a willingness to undertake training
Sexual health assessments and investigations including emergency contraception
Provide advice on healthy lifestyles, assist and support patients in changing behaviours and refer appropriately
Deliver travel healthcare including vaccinations and advice following appropriate training if required
Undertake first aid and management of emergencies such as burns, hemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycemic emergencies, asthma attacks
About us
The University Medical Centre is an NHS GP Practice conveniently situated in Quarry House on North Road in Bath and we are located not far from the University of Bath campus.
The Practice provides a range of NHS services available for all registered patients living within the Practice area. The majority of our patients are part of the University community and we aim to ensure that the services available match the needs of all of our patients both now and in the future.
Job description Job responsibilities
The post holder will primarily offer chronic disease care for our patients, managing asthma and diabetes. There will also be a need to undertake a range of various other nursing assessments to provide appropriate care and treatment in conjunction with the GPs in accordance with Practice policy and protocols.
The Chronic Disease Nurse will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures as well as promoting self-care in order that patients are empowered to manage their own healthcare needs. To support the clinical team and to act within professional boundaries striving to improve standards of care.
The post holder will need to be aware of safeguarding requirements and support practice policy working in a health care environment.
A full employment history will be required as well as providing details of any gaps in employment.
Knowledge of key elements of the Primary Care contract such as having an understanding of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) , Local Enhanced Service (LES) and Direct Enhanced Service (DES) delivery is beneficial, along with adhering to Care Quality Commission (CQC) Primary Care requirements which is an important element of this post.
Person Specification
Experience in Student Healthcare Desirable
Experience of working in Primary Care Experience of working within a student health care environment would be beneficial to the role. Knowledge of TPP / SystmOne Clinical System
Experience Essential
Experience of chronic disease management of Asthma and / or Diabetes is essential for this role to support our patients managing their long term conditions. The candidates need to be experienced in the delivery of either asthma or diabetes assessment and treatment and hold an appropriate asthma and / or diabetes qualification to be able to deliver direct patient care autonomously. Evidence of appropriate Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to ensure knowledge is current and maintaining competencies Experience of working autonomously and also as a member of the Team. Engagement with Nurse Revalidation process. Ability to evaluate safety and to understand the effectiveness of own clinical practice
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse (Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council)
Desirable
Prescribing qualifications
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 University Medical Centre
Address Quarry House
North Road
Bath
North East Somerset
BA2 7AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://umcbath.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)