About this role
Job summary
The University Medical Centre in Bath is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Practice Nurse for General Practice treatment room duties, with the aim that this role can be extended to fit your skill base if you hold additional qualifications, for example if you are skilled in chronic disease management or are a Nurse Prescriber.
The role is centred around a mostly University student patient population and we welcome new members to join our 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.
Full-time and 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: Full-Time or Part-Time positions are able to be considered with the days and hours to be agreed, but working ideally a minimum of 3 days a week.
Initial interviews will be taking place on Tuesday 26th and Thursday 28th May 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 most of the following areas:
Perform wound care management and experience in dressings
Carry out ear examinations
Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required
Perform phlebotomy and electrocardiography (ECGs)
Administer adult and pediatric 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
Experience in chronic disease management or a willingness to undertake training
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 undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care and treatment in conjunction with the GPs in accordance with Practice policy and protocols.
The Practice 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 CQC Primary Care requirements which is an important element of this post.
Person Specification
Chronic Disease Management Desirable
Chronic Disease Management for Asthma and / or Diabetes would be beneficial to the role
Experience Essential
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 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
Employer's website https://umcbath.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)