About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive general practice team for a fixed-term period of 12 months, covering maternity leave.
This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse looking for a rewarding role within a supportive, forward-thinking practice that is passionate about delivering high-quality, personalised care.
At Greenway Community Practice, we place great importance on continuity of care and personal GP lists, ensuring patients have the opportunity to build a relationship with their own GP wherever possible. We are equally committed to providing excellent access to appointments, combining continuity with responsive and accessible care for our patients.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will primarily undertake routine treatment room nursing duties, including:
Wound care and dressings Cervical cytology screening Adult and childhood immunisations Health promotion and lifestyle advice Other routine treatment room procedures Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, pharmacists and the wider multidisciplinary team Maintaining accurate clinical records and contributing to QOF, audit and other practice requirements
About us
Greenway Community Practice is based in Southmead, Bristol, a vibrant and diverse community with excellent local amenities. The practice is situated on the Southmead Development Trust site, alongside a community gym and cafe, with a David Lloyd private gym next to the practice and Horfield Sports Centre approximately one mile away. The area is also well served by a range of local parks and sporting facilities.
You will become part of a strong and experienced multidisciplinary clinical team, comprising of
5 GP Partners
5 Salaried GPs
3 Clinical Pharmacists
4 Practice Nurses
4 Healthcare Assistants
A Paramedic Practitioner
A First Contact Physiotherapist
We are very proud to have been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission and to have been voted Best GP Practice in Bristol by our patients four times in the annual GP Patient Survey.
We are also ranked 65th in the top 100 practices in England and have an excellent patient recommendation score, with 95 percent of patients recommending our service.
We are a popular training practice with an excellent staff retention rate. We hold regular clinical meetings and make a conscious effort to maintain strong relationships across the team, with time built into our working day to interact and support one another.
With a list size of over 12,500 patients, Greenway is a busy and vibrant practice, but we have worked hard to ensure that we never lose our community feel, team spirit or sense of fun.
Job description Job responsibilities
To practice unsupervised and independently in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and within individual competencies, with reference to Practice guidelines and referring on to other team members as appropriate
To perform routine tasks related to patient care, to include:
Wound / leg ulcer care management (including doppler examination)
Undertaking cervical cytology
Ear irrigation
Injections and immunisations (including childhood immunisations)
Providing a comprehensive travel advice and vaccination service
Obtaining pathology samples, swabs, urine, blood etc.
Initiate and perform ECGs
New patient checks
Spirometry
To chaperone GPs and assist patients (where appropriate) during clinical procedures
To assist with minor surgical procedures as necessary
To provide general and specific health screening and health education to the practice population with referral to GPs as necessary
To advise patients on general health care and minor ailments
To order and maintain adequate supplies of stock (including vaccinations) and equipment relating to patient care
To be aware of the need for regular maintenance of clinical equipment and report potential problems with clinical equipment to Senior Nurse Manager
To maintain accurate documentation of care and utilisation of IT
To undertake administrative tasks relevant to patient care and individual CDM clinics
To advise Senior Nurse of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
To develop the care of patients with complex health needs, which may involve identification and assessment of such patients and the subsequent introduction and use of technical and specialist nursing treatments
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
We are looking for a nurse who Is a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Is confident undertaking a range of treatment room duties Has experience of working in primary care and/or chronic disease management Has excellent communication skills and a genuinely patient-focused approach Is able to work confidently and independently while being a supportive team member Brings positivity, enthusiasm, compassion and a good sense of humour to their work This is an excellent opportunity for a local Practice Nurse who is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. You will be joining a fantastic and experienced nursing team within a practice that values its staff, supports professional development and takes pride in the care it provides to its community.
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 Greenway Community Practice
Address Greystoke Avenue
Bristol
BS10 6AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.greenwaycommunitypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)