• Job Description

  Req#: A0775-25-0003?language=en&page=534&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our team.

  The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our Nursing Team and Practice.

  There is the opportunity to continue or join the NHS pension scheme.

  We are offering up to 23 hours per week.

  Fallodon Way Medical Centre aspires to be a professional, friendly organisation, dedicated to providing high quality personalised medical care to all members of the practice community.

  Main duties of the job

  To provide an efficient, but high, standard of professional nursing care for patients. By working alongside other clinicians, to ensure patients are accessing the most appropriate level of care. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and in addition any roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training.

  To ensure a positive experience of care for patients and carers.

  About us

  We are a friendly, successful, training and research practice of over 11,500 patients with an informal and supportive culture, which aims to ensure a good work life balance is maintained for all staff. Fallodon Way Medical Centre is located in Henleaze, which is a leafy inner suburb of Bristol, with good schools and amenities. We have a relatively high elderly population but also a good mix with families. We encourage and support ongoing professional development.

  The practice combines the best of traditional and innovative working, currently with 4 partners and 5 associate GPs. The practice is both proactive and reactive about managing the ever-changing workload in General Practice, offering a supportive environment and good work-life balance.

  The practice is supported by ANPs, a Pharmacy team including two Practice Pharmacists, an Award-winning Care Coordination team, a Social Prescriber, First Contact Physio and Mental Health practitioner. There is a team of workflow administrators assisting the clinical team in managing inbound correspondence and results.

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  Details

  Date posted

  29 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  A0775-25-0003

  Job locations

  13 Fallodon Way

  Bristol

  BS9 4HT

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  General Nursing Services

  To provide clinical nursing services and opportunistic health promotion advice as appropriate to patients registered with the practice, within the professional competence of the post holder.

  To support and assist the GPs clinically.

  To assist in achieving quality payments for chronic disease management (specifically Diabetes)

  To provide skilled nursing care and treatment to patients as required by the GPs and within agreed up-to-date protocols

  To advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with appropriate referral to GPs as necessary

  To demonstrate, teach and promote educational issues with patients (and their immediate families if necessary)

  To undertake general and specific health screening of the practice patient population, working within agreed and up-to-date protocols, referring to GPs as necessary

  To undertake the collection of pathological specimens, including blood samples, swabs, smears, etc and perform investigatory procedures as requested by the GPs

  To maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice with appropriate regard to confidentiality

  Chronic Disease Management

  To maintain the relevant disease registers and call/recall system for patients with chronical diseases.

  To ensure appropriate follow-up is provided to these patients when necessary

  Health Promotion

  To be aware of opportunities for health promotion on an individual and group basis, acknowledging local and national targets

  To help in the development and maintenance of comprehensive new services provided by the practice (screening clinics, health promotion activity, etc.)

  Treatment Room

  To maintain supplies and equipment used

  To ensure that equipment is sterilised as and when appropriate

  To ensure that cleanliness is maintained (the cleaning staff are primarily responsible for an appropriate cleanliness level being obtained)

  Organisational

  To liaise with all members of staff employed within the practice and with the GPs in order to deliver high quality patient care

  To liaise with members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies

  To liaise with the Senior Nurse regarding all nursing-related and organisational matters in order to provide high quality patient care and adequate nursing cover

  To participate in the review of existing evidence-based nursing practice by using valid and reliable audits and published and validated research from medical and nursing data in order to effect changes in clinical practice

  To be aware of budgetary constraints within the practice

  To contribute to a learning environment for new nursing personnel, student nurses/doctors and practice staff

  Minor Injuries Service

  • To provide a minor injuries service in line with current ICB recommendations referring to GPs or outside agencies when appropriate

  Administration

  To ensure accurate recording of all patient consultations (including treatment/advice)

  To ensure accurate completion of necessary documentation associated with patient care and registration with the practice

  To ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and occasional practice reports

  To undertake all administrative procedures relating to the post

  Health & Safety

  To be aware of the practice policies and guidelines and your responsibilities relating to:

  o Disposal of clinical waste

  o Safe vaccine storage

  o Fire and emergency procedures

  3. SUPERVISION RECEIVED

  The postholder will be operationally line managed by the Practice Manager with clinical supervision provided by the Senior Nurse and GP Clinical Lead for Nursing.

  4. SUPERVISION EXERCISED

  The postholder has no day to day line management responsibility and does not directly manage any members of staff.

  5. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  Develop and maintain key working relationships with:

  Practice GPs, Practice Pharmacist, Practice Nurses and HCAs

  Patients and Carers where appropriate

  Practice Management, Reception and other Administrative staff

  Secondary Care and interface clinicians

  Community Nurses and other allied health professionals

  Community Pharmacists and support staff

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  General Nursing Services

  To provide clinical nursing services and opportunistic health promotion advice as appropriate to patients registered with the practice, within the professional competence of the post holder.

  To support and assist the GPs clinically.

  To assist in achieving quality payments for chronic disease management (specifically Diabetes)

  To provide skilled nursing care and treatment to patients as required by the GPs and within agreed up-to-date protocols

  To advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with appropriate referral to GPs as necessary

  To demonstrate, teach and promote educational issues with patients (and their immediate families if necessary)

  To undertake general and specific health screening of the practice patient population, working within agreed and up-to-date protocols, referring to GPs as necessary

  To undertake the collection of pathological specimens, including blood samples, swabs, smears, etc and perform investigatory procedures as requested by the GPs

  To maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice with appropriate regard to confidentiality

  Chronic Disease Management

  To maintain the relevant disease registers and call/recall system for patients with chronical diseases.

  To ensure appropriate follow-up is provided to these patients when necessary

  Health Promotion

  To be aware of opportunities for health promotion on an individual and group basis, acknowledging local and national targets

  To help in the development and maintenance of comprehensive new services provided by the practice (screening clinics, health promotion activity, etc.)

  Treatment Room

  To maintain supplies and equipment used

  To ensure that equipment is sterilised as and when appropriate

  To ensure that cleanliness is maintained (the cleaning staff are primarily responsible for an appropriate cleanliness level being obtained)

  Organisational

  To liaise with all members of staff employed within the practice and with the GPs in order to deliver high quality patient care

  To liaise with members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies

  To liaise with the Senior Nurse regarding all nursing-related and organisational matters in order to provide high quality patient care and adequate nursing cover

  To participate in the review of existing evidence-based nursing practice by using valid and reliable audits and published and validated research from medical and nursing data in order to effect changes in clinical practice

  To be aware of budgetary constraints within the practice

  To contribute to a learning environment for new nursing personnel, student nurses/doctors and practice staff

  Minor Injuries Service

  • To provide a minor injuries service in line with current ICB recommendations referring to GPs or outside agencies when appropriate

  Administration

  To ensure accurate recording of all patient consultations (including treatment/advice)

  To ensure accurate completion of necessary documentation associated with patient care and registration with the practice

  To ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and occasional practice reports

  To undertake all administrative procedures relating to the post

  Health & Safety

  To be aware of the practice policies and guidelines and your responsibilities relating to:

  o Disposal of clinical waste

  o Safe vaccine storage

  o Fire and emergency procedures

  3. SUPERVISION RECEIVED

  The postholder will be operationally line managed by the Practice Manager with clinical supervision provided by the Senior Nurse and GP Clinical Lead for Nursing.

  4. SUPERVISION EXERCISED

  The postholder has no day to day line management responsibility and does not directly manage any members of staff.

  5. KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

  Develop and maintain key working relationships with:

  Practice GPs, Practice Pharmacist, Practice Nurses and HCAs

  Patients and Carers where appropriate

  Practice Management, Reception and other Administrative staff

  Secondary Care and interface clinicians

  Community Nurses and other allied health professionals

  Community Pharmacists and support staff

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Current NMC Registration

  Desirable

  • Community qualification e.g. PN/ DN
  • Advanced Assessment Skills
  • Diabetes diploma (or equivalent qualification)

  Qualities and Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
  • Well developed IT skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Reflective practitioner
  • Time management and ability to prioritise workload
  • Able to analyse data and information, drawing out implications for the individual patient and impact on care plan
  • Able to establish and maintain effective communication pathways within the organisation and with key external stakeholders

  Desirable

  • Experience of EMIS Clinical System
  • Proven record of effective use of networking and influencing skills
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Experience of presenting information to a wider audience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain an up-to-date knowledge and ongoing competence in all aspects of the role
  • Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
  • Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice
  • Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to primary care
  • Understanding of systems to gain an understanding of the health needs of the local population
  • Understanding of evidence based practice
  • Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g. NICE guidelines)
  • Understanding of equality and diversity issues

  Desirable

  • Experience of working with frail, elderly patients
  • Experience of managing minor injuries
  • Interpreting and implementing local and national policy agendas for health

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered General Nurse
  • Current NMC Registration

  Desirable

  • Community qualification e.g. PN/ DN
  • Advanced Assessment Skills
  • Diabetes diploma (or equivalent qualification)

  Qualities and Skills

  Essential

  • Ability to assess and manage patient risk effectively and safely
  • Well developed IT skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
  • Reflective practitioner
  • Time management and ability to prioritise workload
  • Able to analyse data and information, drawing out implications for the individual patient and impact on care plan
  • Able to establish and maintain effective communication pathways within the organisation and with key external stakeholders

  Desirable

  • Experience of EMIS Clinical System
  • Proven record of effective use of networking and influencing skills
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Experience of presenting information to a wider audience

  Experience

  Essential

  • Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain an up-to-date knowledge and ongoing competence in all aspects of the role
  • Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
  • Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice
  • Understanding and knowledge of policy developments related to primary care
  • Understanding of systems to gain an understanding of the health needs of the local population
  • Understanding of evidence based practice
  • Knowledge of national standards that inform practice (e.g. NICE guidelines)
  • Understanding of equality and diversity issues

  Desirable

  • Experience of working with frail, elderly patients
  • Experience of managing minor injuries
  • Interpreting and implementing local and national policy agendas for health

  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

  Fallodon Way Medical Centre

  Address

  13 Fallodon Way

  Bristol

  BS9 4HT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.fwmc.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Fallodon Way Medical Centre

  Address

  13 Fallodon Way

  Bristol

  BS9 4HT

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.fwmc.org.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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