NHS

Practice Nurse


PayCompetitive
LocationGloucester/England
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: A0226-25-0001?language=en&page=248&sort=publicationDateDesc

      Job summary

      The Alney Practice

      We are looking for a Practice Nurse

      Do you have or are you looking to achieve specialist qualification relating to Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Travel Vaccinations, Sexual Health or General Practice Nursing? If so, we would like to hear from you!

      The Alney Practice is looking to employ a Practice Nurse to work across 2 sites - Cheltenham Rd and Highnam.

      There is one post available (part-time) and we are ideally looking at hiring someone between 17-23 hours p/w.

      Benefits include: Medical indemnity, mileage allowance and staff uniform

      Hourly rates: dependant on experience and qualifications

      Closing Date for application is Friday 18th July 2025.

      If you would like more information, please contact Ilyas Piperdy by email ilyas.piperdy1@nhs.net or call for an informal chat on 01452 522709.

      Main duties of the job

      Duties and Responsibilities

      To attend either Cheltenham Rd or The Highnam surgery as requested, to provide general practice nursing. These clinics could include general treatment room services including phlebotomy, ear irrigation, immunisations, cervical smears and wound dressings dependent on your competences and qualifications.

      About us

      At The Alney Practice we believe in a fair work/life balance. We make time for regular whole team strategic planning/training days.

      Our Nursing team consists of 6 Practice Nurses, 1 HCA, and 2 GP Assistants who also do a lot of the HCA roles in their clinical time.

      We offer a friendly working environment with plenty of support and competitive pay rates.

      Details

      Date posted

      25 June 2025

      Pay scheme

      Other

      Salary

      Depending on experience

      Contract

      Permanent

      Working pattern

      Part-time

      Reference number

      A0226-25-0001

      Job locations

      16 Cheltenham Road

      Gloucester

      GL2 0LS


      Lassington Lane

      Highnam

      Gloucester

      GL2 8DH


      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Job Description

      Job Title: Practice Nurse

      Responsible to: Lead Nurse Manager

      Responsible for: Providing a general nursing service within The Alney Practice

      Job Purpose: To attend practice nurse clinics, providing high quality nursing in a variety of clinical areas.

      Duties and Responsibilities

      * To attend either Cheltenham Rd or The Highnam surgery as requested, to provide general practice nursing. These clinics could include general treatment room services including phlebotomy, ear irrigation, immunisations and wound dressings dependent on your competences and qualifications.

      * To offer patient centred, evidenced based nursing.

      * To document all care given in a clear and concise manner using a variety of computer systems.

      * To manage the nursing care of patients within general practice clinics, employing personal recall systems suitable to the practices needs. This includes using the practice computer systems for accurate and efficient input of data.

      * To work within your own competencies and qualifications in line with the NMC Code.

      * To develop and maintain effective communication between the nursing team.

      * To work safely at all times in accordance with the NMC, legislative requirements and company policies and procedures.

      * To attend regular meetings with the nursing team, if required

      Job description

      Job responsibilities

      Job Description

      Job Title: Practice Nurse

      Responsible to: Lead Nurse Manager

      Responsible for: Providing a general nursing service within The Alney Practice

      Job Purpose: To attend practice nurse clinics, providing high quality nursing in a variety of clinical areas.

      Duties and Responsibilities

      * To attend either Cheltenham Rd or The Highnam surgery as requested, to provide general practice nursing. These clinics could include general treatment room services including phlebotomy, ear irrigation, immunisations and wound dressings dependent on your competences and qualifications.

      * To offer patient centred, evidenced based nursing.

      * To document all care given in a clear and concise manner using a variety of computer systems.

      * To manage the nursing care of patients within general practice clinics, employing personal recall systems suitable to the practices needs. This includes using the practice computer systems for accurate and efficient input of data.

      * To work within your own competencies and qualifications in line with the NMC Code.

      * To develop and maintain effective communication between the nursing team.

      * To work safely at all times in accordance with the NMC, legislative requirements and company policies and procedures.

      * To attend regular meetings with the nursing team, if required

      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of UK Primary Care Nursing
      • Practical experience of managing patient centred clinics
      • Practical experience and evidence of appropriate knowledge base
      • Awareness of National Service Frameworks
      • Experience of managing change
      • Practical experience of managing health and safety at work

      Skills

      Essential

      • Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
      • IT skills
      • Good Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
      • Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
      • Evidence of Problem solving and decision making skills
      • Have the ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
      • A good understanding of Audit and willingness to partake in audit

      Behaviours

      Essential

      • Smart, polite and confident
      • Planning and organised
      • Adaptable
      • Using your own initiative but willing to seek advice as necessary
      • Team player
      • Self-motivated
      • Flexible
      • Confidentiality

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Broad non-specific nursing knowledge base
      • An understanding of Clinical Governance and Infection Control

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Qualifications
      • RN (Adult)
      • Membership of professional body (NMC)
      • Full UK Driving Licence
      Person Specification

      Experience

      Essential

      • Experience of UK Primary Care Nursing
      • Practical experience of managing patient centred clinics
      • Practical experience and evidence of appropriate knowledge base
      • Awareness of National Service Frameworks
      • Experience of managing change
      • Practical experience of managing health and safety at work

      Skills

      Essential

      • Excellent communication skills (Written and Oral)
      • IT skills
      • Good Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines
      • Good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written
      • Evidence of Problem solving and decision making skills
      • Have the ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
      • A good understanding of Audit and willingness to partake in audit

      Behaviours

      Essential

      • Smart, polite and confident
      • Planning and organised
      • Adaptable
      • Using your own initiative but willing to seek advice as necessary
      • Team player
      • Self-motivated
      • Flexible
      • Confidentiality

      Knowledge

      Essential

      • Broad non-specific nursing knowledge base
      • An understanding of Clinical Governance and Infection Control

      Qualifications

      Essential

      • Qualifications
      • RN (Adult)
      • Membership of professional body (NMC)
      • Full UK Driving Licence

      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 Alney Practice

      Address

      16 Cheltenham Road

      Gloucester

      GL2 0LS


      Employer's website

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

      Employer details

      Employer name

      The Alney Practice

      Address

      16 Cheltenham Road

      Gloucester

      GL2 0LS


      Employer's website

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

  • About the company

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