About this role
Job summary
18hrs per week (Tuesdays and Fridays, 8.30am to 6.30pm)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our team. Our Practice Nurses are central to the care we provide and make an important contribution to the health and wellbeing of our patients.
The role will involve a range of general treatment room responsibilities, including wound management, travel and childhood immunisations, and phlebotomy. We are looking for someone who combines strong clinical skills with excellent communication, a caring and professional approach, and a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare.
You will be joining a friendly team where collaborative working and excellent patient care are at the heart of what we do.
Main duties of the job
Delivery of routine practice nursing services.
Health screening as required by the Practice.
Delivery of minor injury services within the scope of own experience.
Monitoring and ordering clinical supplies.
About us
Tyntesfield Medical Group in North Somerset is a 13 Partner General Practice with a patient list size currently of around 33,000 split across four sites: Tower House Medical Centre, Brockway Medical Centre, Backwell Medical Centre and Long Ashton Surgery.
We are a friendly and accessible team providing excellent healthcare in our community. We provide a professional, safe, supportive, and efficient working environment for everyone in the practice. We are a forward-thinking organisation with a strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centred care.
Job description Job responsibilities
Ensuring that patients receive high quality clinical care, delivered in a timely manner. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact onto Practice Computer system. Follows: Practice Infection Control policy; Practice Health and Safety policy including Sharps Policy; PracticeCold Chain and Practice Medicine Management policies. Venepuncture and collection and processing of pathology samples. Monitoring stock levels and ordering of clinical supplies if required by Practice. INR star, ECG and spirometry testing if required and on completion of training. Routine injections as prescribed by the GP. Ear irrigation if required and on completion of training. Wound care including compression bandaging and Doppler tests if trained. Attending leg club to assist with compression bandaging and Doppler tests if trained and if required byPractice. Sexual health and contraception advice if trained. Cervical cytology if trained. Home visits for flu vaccinations if required by the Practice. Immediate care as per Minor Injuries service within scope of experience. Delivery of Chronic disease management service according to training including domiciliary visits ifrequired by Practice. Work as part of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to ensure patients needs are met.
Person Specification
Personal Attributes Essential
Ability to organise and prioritise workload Able to work under pressure Work autonomously
Desirable
Car owner and driver
Skills and Knowledge Essential
Good clinical assessment and decision-making skills, with the ability to recognise when a patient requires escalation or referral Ability to work autonomously within professional boundaries, competence and agreed practice protocols Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate sensitively with patients, carers and colleagues
Desirable
Knowledge of national vaccination and immunisation programmes Knowledge of cervical screening requirements and relevant clinical guidance Knowledge of clinical audit, quality improvement and significant event processes
Experience Essential
Working as a registered nurse in a clinical environment Providing safe, effective and person-centred care Assessing patients and identifying appropriate clinical actions within own level of competence
Desirable
Delivering immunisation and vaccination programmes Cervical screening Wound assessment, wound care and dressings Familiarity with General Practice clinical systems such as EMIS Web Minimum 2 years post- registration experience
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse with current Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) registration Recognised Practice Nursing or Primary Care qualification
Desirable
Relevant qualifications or accredited training in areas such as: Immunisation and vaccination Cervical screening/cytology Wound care Travel health Sexual health or contraception Teaching and assessing 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 Tyntesfield Medical Group
Address Tower House Medical Centre
Stock Way South
Nailsea
Bristol
BS48 2XX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.tyntesfield.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)