• Job Description

  Req#: A0924-25-0003?language=en&page=736&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Westbury Group Practice is a growing, forward thinking GP practice in the heart of Wiltshire, 30 minutes from Bath. We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic registered Living Well Nurse to be part of our Living Well Team. Applicants, must be kind, compassionate and have excellent communication skills.

  Main duties of the job

  You would be assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the care of older people and patients with complex needs in the community, therefore a driving licence is essential. It is a varied and develpmental role, incorporating home visits to promote health and independence, prevent hospital admission and support advance care planning. You will be working closely with Practice GP's as well as the Living Well Lead Nurse, Social Prescriber and Care-Coordinator. If you are unsure whether you meet the person specification for this role or would just like to find out some more please give us a ring.

  About us

  We are located over two sites serving a population of 24,500 people. The role will primarily be based at White Horse Health Centre in Westbury. We are a teaching practice, rated Good overall by the CQC, and continuously looking to improve the quality of our services. Clinicians are supported by a highly efficient and skilled administration teams.

  Benefits include:

  Competitive salary for the right candidate

  Minimum 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays

  Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme

  Ample free parking

  This post is subject offered subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

  We reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive sufficient applicants.

  Details

  Date posted

  25 June 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  A0924-25-0003

  Job locations

  The White Horse Health Centre

  Mane Way

  Westbury

  Wiltshire

  BA13 3FQ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Main Duties and Job Responsibilities

  • Undertake clinical nursing practice using knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care to people accessing primary healthcare services, including home visits.
  • Refer patients as appropriate to other members of the MDT, secondary care and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
  • Make clinical judgements appropriate to the expectations and demands of the job.
  • Offer a holistic service to patients and their families/ carers in conjunction with the wider multi-disciplinary team; developing where appropriate and on-going plan of care/ support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care
  • Assess, review, implement and evaluate the nursing care needs of patients with learning disabilities
  • Complete memory assessments
  • Complete frailty and dementia reviews
  • Respond to sudden changes in health or social circumstance
  • Present complex issues at the multi-disciplinary meetings and chair if necessary
  • Be aware of, and contribute to planning and delivery of service, promoting integrated and seamless pathways of care.
  • Work and adhere to evidence based practice, recognised clinical guidelines and practice policies.
  • Advise, support and mentor other members of the clinical team.
  • Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
  • Identify safeguarding concerns and make referrals as appropriate

  Administration and professional responsibilities:

  • Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
  • Ensure accurate and contemporaneous notes of all consultations and patient contacts are recorded.
  • Ensure QOF templates are completed accurately.
  • Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
  • Attend and participate in practice/nursing meetings as required.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Main Duties and Job Responsibilities

  • Undertake clinical nursing practice using knowledge and clinical skills to deliver holistic care to people accessing primary healthcare services, including home visits.
  • Refer patients as appropriate to other members of the MDT, secondary care and other statutory and voluntary organisations.
  • Make clinical judgements appropriate to the expectations and demands of the job.
  • Offer a holistic service to patients and their families/ carers in conjunction with the wider multi-disciplinary team; developing where appropriate and on-going plan of care/ support, with an emphasis on prevention and self-care
  • Assess, review, implement and evaluate the nursing care needs of patients with learning disabilities
  • Complete memory assessments
  • Complete frailty and dementia reviews
  • Respond to sudden changes in health or social circumstance
  • Present complex issues at the multi-disciplinary meetings and chair if necessary
  • Be aware of, and contribute to planning and delivery of service, promoting integrated and seamless pathways of care.
  • Work and adhere to evidence based practice, recognised clinical guidelines and practice policies.
  • Advise, support and mentor other members of the clinical team.
  • Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
  • Identify safeguarding concerns and make referrals as appropriate

  Administration and professional responsibilities:

  • Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
  • Ensure accurate and contemporaneous notes of all consultations and patient contacts are recorded.
  • Ensure QOF templates are completed accurately.
  • Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
  • Attend and participate in practice/nursing meetings as required.

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Frailty Dementia care Falls prevention Advanced care planning Experience of working with patients with learning disabilities Working knowledge of the mental capacity act Ability to form management plans for patients with acute & chronic conditions & complex needs Decision making skills Prioritising care Communication skills, both written and verbal Able to use IT based clinical record system Time management and ability to prioritise workload

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of primary & community health care Local & national health policy and impact on General Practice Awareness of chronic disease management and pathways Use of GP clinical record system, SystmOne Clinical leadership skills

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum 2 years post registration Recent experience in care of older people in either the primary or secondary care setting Recent experience with patients with learning disabilities in either the primary or secondary care setting Experience of a multi-disciplinary team working Experience of caring for people with dementia Ability to evaluate safety & effectiveness of own practice

  Desirable

  • Involvement in mentoring/teaching learners Experience in change management and service development Working with people who self-neglect

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NMC registered nurse Current UK driving licence and insurance

  Desirable

  • Evidence of post graduate study Teaching and mentoring qualification

  Person Specification

  Knowledge and Skills

  Essential

  • Frailty Dementia care Falls prevention Advanced care planning Experience of working with patients with learning disabilities Working knowledge of the mental capacity act Ability to form management plans for patients with acute & chronic conditions & complex needs Decision making skills Prioritising care Communication skills, both written and verbal Able to use IT based clinical record system Time management and ability to prioritise workload

  Desirable

  • Knowledge of primary & community health care Local & national health policy and impact on General Practice Awareness of chronic disease management and pathways Use of GP clinical record system, SystmOne Clinical leadership skills

  Experience

  Essential

  • Minimum 2 years post registration Recent experience in care of older people in either the primary or secondary care setting Recent experience with patients with learning disabilities in either the primary or secondary care setting Experience of a multi-disciplinary team working Experience of caring for people with dementia Ability to evaluate safety & effectiveness of own practice

  Desirable

  • Involvement in mentoring/teaching learners Experience in change management and service development Working with people who self-neglect

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • NMC registered nurse Current UK driving licence and insurance

  Desirable

  • Evidence of post graduate study Teaching and mentoring qualification

  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).

  Additional information

  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 Westbury Group Practice

  Address

  The White Horse Health Centre

  Mane Way

  Westbury

  Wiltshire

  BA13 3FQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.westburygp.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Westbury Group Practice

  Address

  The White Horse Health Centre

  Mane Way

  Westbury

  Wiltshire

  BA13 3FQ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.westburygp.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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