Practice Nurse

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a friendly and growing GP practice as a Practice Nurse in Bristol, servicing around 12,000 patients. You will collaborate with a supportive team, perform routine patient care tasks, and have opportunities for professional development through structured training and meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year post-registration experience.
• Recent clinical experience.
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine tasks related to patient care.
• Perform wound care and injections.
• Administer immunizations and manage hypertension.

Skills

Venepuncture

Good communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to assess and implement care

Flexibility

Education

RGN

Job description

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Job Summary

What we offer:

A supportive team of 3 Practice Nurses, 3 HCAs and 2 Phlebotomists as well as a Nurse Practitioner and a Mental Health Specialist Nurse offering a wide range of experience, skills and knowledge

Well-equipped treatment rooms to aid independent working but located in close proximity to other nurse team members for collaborative working when necessary

Full orientation to the surgery and the systems we use protocols, policies and PGDs

Regular team and clinical meetings to share information and experiences, with regular guest speakers to maintain CPD

Support and supervision including through revalidation

Opportunity to enhance skills and knowledge through a range of study days, updates and mandatory training

Facilitating the sharing of best practice within community setting

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 and within own level of competence:

• Wound care / ulcer care / doppler scanning
• Removal of sutures
• Urinalysis
• Venepuncture
• Injections
• Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations/Travel Clinic (training provided)
• Contraception (training provided)
• Ear syringing
• ECGs
• Hypertension Management
• Cytology (if trained)
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
  
  

About Us

We are a friendly and growing GP practice looking after around 12,000 patients in the Bishopsworth area of South Bristol and are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated team player to join our well established nursing team to deliver excellent patient care.

Details

Date posted

27 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0466-25-0007

Job locations

Grange Road

Bishopsworth

Bristol

BS13 8LD

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Assist In And Perform Routine Tasks Related To Patient Care As Directed By Senior Nursing Staff And GPs And Within Own Level Of Competence:

• Wound care / ulcer care / doppler scanning
• Removal of sutures
• Urinalysis
• Venepuncture
• Injections
• Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations/Travel Clinic (training provided)
• Contraception (training provided)
• Ear syringing
• ECGs
• Hypertension Management
• Cytology (if trained)
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
  
  

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist In And Perform Routine Tasks Related To Patient Care As Directed By Senior Nursing Staff And GPs And Within Own Level Of Competence:

• Wound care / ulcer care / doppler scanning
• Removal of sutures
• Urinalysis
• Venepuncture
• Injections
• Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations/Travel Clinic (training provided)
• Contraception (training provided)
• Ear syringing
• ECGs
• Hypertension Management
• Cytology (if trained)
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
  
  

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Venepuncture
• Ability to assess, implement and evaluate a programme of care
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work alone and in a team
• Flexibility
• Basic computer skills
  
  

Desirable

• Advanced nursing skills:
• Immunisation and vaccination
• Cervical cytology
• Proven ability to supervise unqualified staff and assist in training
• Assessing and mentoring skills
  
  

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 1 year post-registration experience
• Recent clinical experience
• Knowledge of evidence-based practice and clinical governance
• Interest in wound care
  
  

Desirable

• Previous practice nurse experience
• Experience of chronic disease management
• Knowledge of child protection procedures
• Experience in wound care
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• RGN
• Evidence of continuing professional development
  
  

Desirable

• Diploma in one or more areas of chronic disease management, ie. diabetes, asthma, CHD
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• RGN
• Evidence of continuing professional development
  
  

Desirable

• Diploma in one or more areas of chronic disease management, ie. diabetes, asthma, CHD
  
  

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

Grange Road Surgery

Address

Grange Road

Bishopsworth

Bristol

BS13 8LD

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Grange Road Surgery

Address

Grange Road

Bishopsworth

Bristol

BS13 8LD

Employer's website

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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