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Job Description
- Req#: A1207-25-0002?language=en&page=105&sort=publicationDateDesc
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs
- Cytology
- Wound care /Leg ulcer management /Doppler
- Removal of Sutures/clips
- New Patient Checks/Urinalysis
- Travel Clinic
- Childhood Immunisations
- ECGs
- INRs
- Venepuncture
- Hypertension Management
- Ear care/syringing
- Routine immunisations
- Smoke cessation
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and IUCD/Implant fittings
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Interest in management of one or more of the following long-term conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension COPD
- Support the Nurse Clinical Lead and Senior Nurse by developing clinical leadership in some areas with agreement by the Nurse Clinical Lead
- Create and add to care plans for patients with certain conditions such as leg ulcers, diabetes, asthma, avoiding unplanned admissions, dementia etc.
- Documenting all consultations and onward referrals appropriately within the clinical system.
- Following Safeguarding Adult and Child procedures as required including contributing to case conferences or documentation if required.
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
- Ensure that medical records are completed at time of consultation and are accurate and that confidentiality is respected in line with surgery policy
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs. Ensure cleaning rotas are completed and signed for on a daily/weekly/monthly basis as per cleaning schedules.
- Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
- Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
- Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by partners and Practice Manager
- Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
- Ordering of stock for nursing requirements as agreed within the nursing team
- Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise GP(s) of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. These may be on days you do not normally work, however you are expected to attend and will be paid overtime.
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs
- Cytology
- Wound care /Leg ulcer management /Doppler
- Removal of Sutures/clips
- New Patient Checks/Urinalysis
- Travel Clinic
- Childhood Immunisations
- ECGs
- INRs
- Venepuncture
- Hypertension Management
- Ear care/syringing
- Routine immunisations
- Smoke cessation
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and IUCD/Implant fittings
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Interest in management of one or more of the following long-term conditions such as Diabetes, Asthma, Coronary Heart Disease, Hypertension COPD
- Support the Nurse Clinical Lead and Senior Nurse by developing clinical leadership in some areas with agreement by the Nurse Clinical Lead
- Create and add to care plans for patients with certain conditions such as leg ulcers, diabetes, asthma, avoiding unplanned admissions, dementia etc.
- Documenting all consultations and onward referrals appropriately within the clinical system.
- Following Safeguarding Adult and Child procedures as required including contributing to case conferences or documentation if required.
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
- Ensure that medical records are completed at time of consultation and are accurate and that confidentiality is respected in line with surgery policy
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs. Ensure cleaning rotas are completed and signed for on a daily/weekly/monthly basis as per cleaning schedules.
- Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
- Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
- Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by partners and Practice Manager
- Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
- Ordering of stock for nursing requirements as agreed within the nursing team
- Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
- Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
- At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
- A duty to advise GP(s) of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. These may be on days you do not normally work, however you are expected to attend and will be paid overtime.
- On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
- Registered Nurse
- Qualifications/Certificates in wound management, adult and child vaccinations and immunisations, and phlebotomy
- Diabetes diploma
- Registered on the national cervical smear takers database
- Qualifications/Certificates in compression bandaging.
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992)
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Experience of TPP SystmOne clinical system and Ardens
- Experience of working in primary care
- Competent in basic nursing duties
- Knowledge of wound management, adult and child vaccinations and immunisations and phlebotomy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of participating in and/or running clinical audit.
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop nursing skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in a changing environment
- Able to use own initiative
- Flexibility of working hours/ability to work at the desired times
- Car driver/clean licence
- Registered Nurse
- Qualifications/Certificates in wound management, adult and child vaccinations and immunisations, and phlebotomy
- Diabetes diploma
- Registered on the national cervical smear takers database
- Qualifications/Certificates in compression bandaging.
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992)
- Experience of Microsoft Office software
- Experience of dealing with the public/patients
- Experience of TPP SystmOne clinical system and Ardens
- Experience of working in primary care
- Competent in basic nursing duties
- Knowledge of wound management, adult and child vaccinations and immunisations and phlebotomy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Evidence of participating in and/or running clinical audit.
- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop nursing skills
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in a changing environment
- Able to use own initiative
- Flexibility of working hours/ability to work at the desired times
- Car driver/clean licence
Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and forward thinking registered Practice Nurse to complement our team at The Grove Medical Centre in Sherborne, Dorset.
The post is a permanent position. The vacancy is for 20 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be working within our fantastic Nursing Team, treating patients with a wide range of issues. A diploma in Diabetes management is essential. Experience of treatment room procedures such as wound management, immunisations and vaccinations and cervical smears are desirable.
About us
We are a sociable and supportive Practice, with an excellent clinical team and highly efficient Patient Services and Dispensary teams. The Practice holds regular in-house and multi-disciplinary meetings, including complex care, significant event meetings and educational sessions. We are a training practice for doctors and are very supportive of personal development for all staff including the nursing team.
Details
Date posted
09 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1207-25-0002
Job locations
Wootton Grove
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 4DL
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of practice.
Job responsibilities:
A fully qualified practice nurse will be competent in delivering the following services. It is recognised that they might not yet have all these skills and as such training will be given as appropriate however a diploma in diabetes management is an essential requirement.
Other tasks will include:
Job responsibilities
Job summary:
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of practice.
Job responsibilities:
A fully qualified practice nurse will be competent in delivering the following services. It is recognised that they might not yet have all these skills and as such training will be given as appropriate however a diploma in diabetes management is an essential requirement.
Other tasks will include:
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Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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 Grove Medical Centre
Address
Wootton Grove
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 4DL
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
The Grove Medical Centre
Address
Wootton Grove
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 4DL
Employer's website
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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