About this role
Job summary
Would you like to join a friendly, supportive and high-performing GP practice? In the 2023 NHS GP Patient Survey, we were proud to be recognised as the 4th best-performing practice in BNSSG.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring part-time Treatment Room Nurse to join our established nursing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a Registered Nurse (Adult or Children/Young People registered) who is newly qualified or looking to begin a career in General Practice.
We understand that moving into General Practice can be a big step, which is why we are committed to supporting you throughout your transition. You will benefit from a period of supernumerary practice, alongside a structured training programme,giving you the skills, knowledge and confidence to thrive in the role.
This is a varied and rewarding role within a friendly, hardworking and supportive team. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and an excellent service to our patients. Applicants must be available to work on Fridays.
We are looking for someone who is compassionate, approachable, organised and enjoys working with people. Excellent communication, IT skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a busy team are essential.
If you are a Registered Nurse looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive General Practice environment, we would love to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will provide high-quality nursing care to our patients, undertaking a range of treatment room and general practice nursing duties. These will include wound care and management, cervical screening, ECGs, Doppler assessments, childhood immunisations and travel vaccinations.
For candidates who are new to General Practice or have not yet developed all these competencies, the practice will provide training and support to help you work towards the required proficiencies.
The Treatment Room Nurse will also contribute to the delivery of the practices routine and seasonal vaccination programmes, including influenza, pneumococcal, shingles and COVID-19 vaccinations, helping to protect our patient population and promote preventative healthcare.
About us
You will be joining a small, friendly and supportive nursing team, comprising two Practice Nurses with specialist interests in asthma and diabetes, alongside a dedicated Phlebotomist, Healthcare Assistant and Health and Wellbeing Coach. We work collaboratively to provide high-quality, holistic care and support to our patients.
We are a high-achieving, five-partner PMS practice based in Portishead, a beautiful coastal town in North Somerset overlooking the Severn Estuary and within easy reach of Bristol.
We are proud of the quality of care and service we provide to our patients. In the 2023 NHS GP Patient Survey, we were rated as the 4th best-performing practice in BNSSG, reflecting the positive experience of our patients.
We are a forward-thinking practice with a strong emphasis on teamwork, patient-centred care and continuous improvement. We operate from a modern, purpose-built health centre with bright, spacious facilities, enabling our multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality clinical services to our growing population of approximately 12,000 patients.
As a training practice, we are committed to learning and development and provide a supportive environment in which members of our team can develop their skills and experience.
We have consistently achieved strong QOF results and were rated Good at our most recent CQC inspection. We are also proud to have a 4.4-star Google rating, further reflecting the positive experience of patients using our services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE
Treatment room nurse
REPORTS TO
Nurse Manager
ACCOUNTABLE TO
Nursing Lead
CLINICAL DUTIES
The role will include a range of general Practice Nurse duties, including:
- Wound care, dressings and leg ulcer management.
- Cervical screening.
- Venepuncture and specimen collection.
- ECGs and Doppler assessments.
- Blood pressure and other routine clinical observations.
- Suture and clip removal.
- Supporting minor surgery and other clinical procedures.
- Responding appropriately to medical emergencies
VACCINATIONS AND IMMUNISATIONS
The postholder will support the delivery of the practices vaccination programmes, which may include:
- Childhood immunisations.
- Travel health advice and vaccinations.
- Seasonal and routine vaccinations, including influenza, COVID-19, pneumococcal and shingles.
- Maintaining appropriate vaccine records and cold-chain requirements.
PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
The postholder will
- Maintain current NMC registration and work within their professional scope of practice.
- Maintain appropriate clinical competencies, mandatory training and continuing professional development.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and patient confidentiality.
- Follow safeguarding, infection control, health and safety and other practice policies.
- Work collaboratively with the wider practice team and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in audit, quality improvement and practice development where appropriate.
- Help maintain clinical equipment and appropriate Treatment Room stock levels.
GENERAL
The postholder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the Practice Nurse role and within their level of competence. The job description may be reviewed periodically to reflect the changing needs of the practice.
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- IT skills (MS Office, Internet etc.)
- Interpersonal skills
- Time Management
Qualifications
Essential
- RGN Qualification
- Current NMC registration
Behaviours
Essential
- Smart, polite and confident
- Able to plan and organise
- Able to perform under pressure
- Adaptable
- Able to use initiative
- Positive team working
- Self-motivated
- Flexible
- Confidential and respectful of patient privacy
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in General Practice
- Experience of 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
Harbourside Family Practice
Address
2 Haven View
Portishead
Bristol
BS20 7QA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.harboursidefmp.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)