About this role
Job summary
Join Our Friendly and Progressive General Practice Team
We are seeking an enthusiastic, patient-focused Registered Nurse to join our busy and supportive nursing team in a large GP practice with a branch site on the UWE University campus. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Treatment Room Nurse or a motivated Registered Nurse wishing to develop their career within primary care. We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time or job-share opportunities and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
Our Nursing team plays a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our diverse patient population, and we are committed to supporting professional development and career progression. We have a dedicated team of 12 treatment room Nurses, Nurse Associates, HCAs and Phlebotomists, supported by a wider Nursing team of over 25, including specialist Sexual Health Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Home Visiting Frailty Nurses and Urgent Care Practitioners.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide a wide range of treatment room nursing services, including:
Childhood and adult immunisations
Travel health and vaccinations
Seasonal mass vaccine clinics
Wound assessment and management
Venepuncture, physical observations, ECGs and other clinical procedures
Compression therapy and leg ulcer management
Doppler assessments
Administration of prescribed medications and injections
Cervical screening
Health promotion and patient education
Contraception
Long term condition management (where appropriately trained)
Mentoring students
Supporting infection prevention and control standards
Accurate clinical record keeping using the practice clinical system
Supporting Healthcare Assistants, Nursing Assistants and contributing to their development
Working collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, HCAs and the wider multidisciplinary team
Managing stock, ordering and routine safety checks
About us
What We Offer
We are committed to creating an environment where staff feel valued, supported and able to develop their careers.
A supportive, welcoming and friendly working environment.
Opportunities for training and career development.
Regular clinical supervision and peer support.
Protected administration time.
Monthly team meetings.
NHS Pension Scheme.
Flexible working arrangements where possible.
Opportunity to work Saturday clinics at time and a half.
The opportunity to make a real difference to your local community.
Job description Job responsibilities
Join Our Friendly and Progressive General Practice Team
We are seeking an enthusiastic, patient-focused Registered Nurse to join our busy and supportive nursing team in a large GP practice with a branch site on the UWE University campus. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Treatment Room Nurse or a motivated Registered Nurse wishing to develop their career within primary care. We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time or job-share opportunities and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.
Our Nursing team plays a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our diverse patient population, and we are committed to supporting professional development and career progression. We have a dedicated team of 12 treatment room Nurses, Nurse Associates, HCAs and Phlebotomists, supported by a wider Nursing team of over 25, including specialist Sexual Health Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Home Visiting Frailty Nurses and Urgent Care Practitioners.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide a wide range of treatment room nursing services, including:
Childhood and adult immunisations
Travel health and vaccinations
Seasonal mass vaccine clinics
Wound assessment and management
Venepuncture, physical observations, ECGs and other clinical procedures
Compression therapy and leg ulcer management
Doppler assessments
Administration of prescribed medications and injections
Cervical screening
Health promotion and patient education
Contraception
Long term condition management (where appropriately trained)
Mentoring students
Supporting infection prevention and control standards
Accurate clinical record keeping using the practice clinical system
Supporting Healthcare Assistants, Nursing Assistants and contributing to their development
Working collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, HCAs and the wider multidisciplinary team
Managing stock, ordering and routine safety checks
Development Opportunities
We recognise that every nurse brings different skills and experience. While previous treatment room experience is desirable, we welcome applications from highly motivated nurses who can demonstrate transferable skills and a willingness to learn.
The successful candidate will be supported to develop additional competencies and may have opportunities to expand their role in other areas such as:
Develop a specialist 'Link Nurse' role within a clinical area of interest.
Long-Term Condition management clinics.
Respiratory disease management (Asthma and COPD).
Leading in Infection Prevention Control.
Leadership, mentorship and quality improvement projects.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Registered Nurse
Experience Essential
Essential You will Be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration. Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills; friendly, approachable and supportive. Be adaptable, resilient and motivated, with the ability to respond appropriately to unplanned and urgent clinical situations. Be a reflective practitioner; we encourage self-awareness and reflection. Deliver compassionate, patient-centred care. Be able to work independently and as part of a team; you will be working autonomously but within a close team and with clinical support and supervision. Have good organisational, time management and IT skills. Be committed to ongoing professional development.
Desirable
Previous experience in a GP practice or treatment room setting. Immunisation and vaccination qualifications and experience in children, adults and travel health. Experience and knowledge of working under Patient Group Directions, Vaccine Group Directions and Patient Specific Directions. Cervical screening. Experience of wound care and compression therapy. Experience or an interest in developing skills in long-term condition management, particularly respiratory care. Experience supervising or supporting Healthcare Assistants and Nursing Assistants. Practice Assessor qualification to mentor Nursing students. Experience using EMIS.
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 The Old School Surgery
Address Manor Road
Fishponds
Bristol
BS16 2JD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.oldschoolsurgery.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)