• Job Description

  Req#: A2197-25-0004?language=en&page=915&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Hours Monday to Friday 830am to 330 pm

  Salisbury House Surgery is a medium sized practice serving a growing population. We are a very stable team consisting of a wide multi disciplinary team. The successful candidate would be expected to provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.

  Main duties of the job

  Job Responsibilities

  Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Such tasks may include:

  • Basic wound care / ulcer care / management of wounds / compression dressings
  • cervical screening
  • Removal of sutures
  • New patient medicals
  • Urinalysis
  • ECGs
  • Venepuncture
  • Blood pressure measurements
  • Ear syringing
  • Routine immunisations
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
  • Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
  • Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
  • Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

  Other tasks including:

  • Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician
  • Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
  • Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
  • 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 senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
  • Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.
  • On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

  About us

  Located in purpose built building in the heart of Leighton Buzzard town.

  Established Clinical team comprising of two GP Partners, one Lead Nurse, four Salaried GPs, two Practice Nurses, one Nurse Associate, two Health Care Assistants. This will be in addition to one Senior Practice Pharmacist, one advanced nurse practitioner, and one paramedic. We are supported by a diverse PCN team.

  List size of 12,000 patients.

  Clinical system SystmOne.

  We use Ardens template toolkit which provides structure and standardisation for clinical consultations.

  Remote consultations offered where appropriate using eConsult and ACCURX.

  We are a training Practice for Nursingl Students, and work hard to ensure that our Nurses can take full advantage of training and development pathways. We value the contribution that our Nursing team makes, and, in turn, we offer excellent support and opportunities for personal development. Ideally, we are looking for a Registered Nurse with experience in delivering Treatment Room procedures.

  Details

  Date posted

  20 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  £14.50 an hour

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  A2197-25-0004

  Job locations

  Lake Street

  Leighton Buzzard

  Bedfordshire

  LU7 1RS

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.

  Job Responsibilities

  Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Such tasks may include:

  • Basic wound care / ulcer care
  • Removal of sutures
  • New patient medicals
  • Urinalysis
  • ECGs
  • Peak flow readings
  • Venepuncture
  • Blood pressure measurements
  • Ear syringing
  • Routine immunisations
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
  • Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
  • Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
  • Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

  Other tasks including:

  • Clean and sterilise equipment using autoclave
  • Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
  • Maintaining GP and nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician
  • Undertake housekeeping duties including, 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 from the local hospital
  • 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 senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
  • Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.
  • On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

  Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

  Special Requirements of the Post

  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
  • Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense
  • A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post
  • A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the practice manager
  • A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources
  • An awareness of own limitations and experience
  • To work only in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice
  • To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the UKCC
  • Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings
  • Needs up to date NMC Pin and follow NMC code of conduct.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.

  Job Responsibilities

  Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Such tasks may include:

  • Basic wound care / ulcer care
  • Removal of sutures
  • New patient medicals
  • Urinalysis
  • ECGs
  • Peak flow readings
  • Venepuncture
  • Blood pressure measurements
  • Ear syringing
  • Routine immunisations
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
  • Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
  • Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
  • Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

  Other tasks including:

  • Clean and sterilise equipment using autoclave
  • Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
  • Maintaining GP and nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician
  • Undertake housekeeping duties including, 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 from the local hospital
  • 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 senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
  • Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.
  • On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

  Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

  Special Requirements of the Post

  • An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
  • Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense
  • A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post
  • A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the practice manager
  • A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources
  • An awareness of own limitations and experience
  • To work only in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice
  • To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the UKCC
  • Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings
  • Needs up to date NMC Pin and follow NMC code of conduct.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • * RGN NMC Registered Other Post Registration Qualifications & Training
  • * Minimum two years post qualifying experience
  • * Minimum one year working in General Practice
  • * Good interpersonal skills both written and verbal
  • * Ability to support patients to change lifestyles
  • * Treatment room skills including wound care
  • * Good Team working
  • * Uses initiative
  • * Knowledge of current General Practice environment
  • * Knowledge of Clinical Governance issues in Primary Care
  • * Knowledge of Health Promotion strategies

  Desirable

  • * Experience of working in multidisciplinary team
  • * Experience of managing QOF
  • * Experience of undertaking audits
  • * Knowledge of TPP SystmOne Clinical System
  • * Knowledge of Ardens templates
  • * Ability to implement learning in Practice and inform others

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • * RGN NMC Registered Other Post Registration Qualifications & Training
  • * Minimum two years post qualifying experience
  • * Minimum one year working in General Practice
  • * Good interpersonal skills both written and verbal
  • * Ability to support patients to change lifestyles
  • * Treatment room skills including wound care
  • * Good Team working
  • * Uses initiative
  • * Knowledge of current General Practice environment
  • * Knowledge of Clinical Governance issues in Primary Care
  • * Knowledge of Health Promotion strategies

  Desirable

  • * Experience of working in multidisciplinary team
  • * Experience of managing QOF
  • * Experience of undertaking audits
  • * Knowledge of TPP SystmOne Clinical System
  • * Knowledge of Ardens templates
  • * Ability to implement learning in Practice and inform others

  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

  Salisbury House Surgery

  Address

  Lake Street

  Leighton Buzzard

  Bedfordshire

  LU7 1RS

  
  

  Employer's website

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

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Salisbury House Surgery

  Address

  Lake Street

  Leighton Buzzard

  Bedfordshire

  LU7 1RS

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.salisburyhousesurgery.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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