GP Practice Nurse

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Practice Nurse to join their team in Truro. The role involves delivering nursing services to patients, managing chronic diseases, and participating in vaccination programs. Ideal candidates will hold an RGN diploma/degree and NMC registration, with experience in a GP practice being advantageous. This position offers a full-time schedule during weekdays and provides an opportunity to contribute to a dedicated healthcare team.

Qualifications

• RGN diploma or degree and NMC registration required.
• Experience working in a GP practice preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing services including assessments, treatments, and education.
• Manage chronic diseases, perform wound care, and conduct triage.
• Maintain clinical standards and contribute to team effectiveness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Communication

Education

RGN diploma/degree

NMC registration

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our nursing team.

Ideally, you will work 32 hours a week, between 8:00am and 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for delivering nursing services to our patients, including assessments, treatments, and health education.

About us

Probus Surgery is a well-established Primary Care provider offering NHS services to a population of approximately 9,500 patients. Our main surgery is complemented by branch sites at The Merlin Centre and Tregony. Our clinical team includes GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedics, Nurses, HCAs, Pharmacists, Dispensers, Care Co-Ordinators, Social Prescribers, Receptionists, and Admin staff.

Job responsibilities

The core responsibilities of a Practice Nurse include:

• Assessing, diagnosing, treating, referring, signposting, and discharging patients in accordance with clinical evidence and NICE guidelines.
• Undertaking chronic disease reviews (e.g., diabetes, COPD, asthma, heart failure, learning disabilities).
• Conducting telephone triage.
• Collecting pathology specimens, including blood samples and swabs.
• Performing wound care and dressings, including leg ulcers.
• Undertaking smears and contraception/pill checks, supporting women's health clinics.
• Performing investigatory procedures as requested.
• Following infection control procedures.
• Ensuring safe storage of equipment and medications.
• Maintaining clinical standards and working within your competence.
• Communicating effectively to promote patient self-management and health education.
• Participating in vaccination programs and administering vaccines.
• Sharing knowledge with colleagues to promote best practices.
• Effective communication within the team to ensure quality service delivery.
• Working within Practice policies and procedures.
• Engaging in continuous professional development.
• Contributing to team effectiveness and efficiency.
• Maintaining good liaison with other practices and secondary care.
• Supporting safeguarding processes and referring concerns appropriately.
• Delegating tasks responsibly and assessing competence.
• Recording consultations and treatments accurately in patient notes.
• Keeping the clinical system updated with correct coding.
• Ensuring correct and timely service claims.
• Collecting data for reports and audits.
• Participating in practice meetings and undertaking additional duties as required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• RGN diploma/degree
• NMC registration

Experience

• Experience working in a GP practice
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work flexibly both independently and as part of a team
• Experience managing long-term conditions
• Knowledge of SystmOne
• Experience with learning disabilities management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.