Practice Nurse

NHS; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse to join the Nursing team in the Cotswolds. This role involves delivering excellent care, managing chronic disease clinics, and providing health checks. The position offers flexibility in working hours and a chance to develop within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Essential: Relevant Nursing Qualifications.
• Desirable: Management of Diabetes and Respiratory conditions.
• Desirable: Experience in primary care and GP practice.

Responsibilities

• Practice independently and maintain accurate documentation.
• Manage chronic disease clinics and deliver tailored patient care.
• Administer immunisations and provide travel health advice.

Skills

Nursing Qualifications

Primary Care experience

Chronic Disease Management

Education

Relevant Nursing Qualifications

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our Nursing team in the picturesque area of the Cotswolds.

Working as part of our friendly multi-disciplinary team, you will be a key part of delivering excellent care to our patients.

Main duties of the job

General

• Practice independently in accordance with NMC code of conduct and with reference to Practice Guidelines, appropriately referring to GPs and other Health Professionals.
• Initiate safe and effective pharmacological interventions under current legislation (within scope of practice).
• Maintain accurate documentation of care and utilisation of I.T.
• Ensure continuation of personal and professional development, facilitated by clinical supervision networks.
• Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs and manage own time, workload, and resources.
• Ensure has basic life support training annually.

About Us

The group is run by five dedicated GP Partners and works across three of the county's Primary Care Networks (PCNs) - TWNS, South Cotswolds, and St Paul's PCN - to deliver the best care to our communities.

The Church Street Practice, established in Tewkesbury in 1910, has grown to include West Cheltenham Medical, Crescent Bakery Surgery (now Prestbury Park Medical), St Catherine's Surgery, The Park Surgery, and Lechlade Medical, forming the Inspire Healthcare Family. Note: Prestbury Park left the group in November 2023.

Details

Date posted: 16 June 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time

Location: Multiple sites including The Park Surgery in Cirencester and The Medical Centre in Lechlade

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Share responsibility for effective inter-practice communication.
• Identify personal training needs and engage in lifelong learning.
• Deliver evidence-based care tailored to patient needs.
• Use resources efficiently and contribute to a positive environment.
• Support the development of the nursing team and participate in educational programs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Manage chronic disease clinics, develop management plans, recognize abnormalities, and carry out diagnostic procedures.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for routine and complex wounds.
• Provide health checks, contraceptive advice, and undertake smear tests.
• Administer immunisations and provide travel health advice.

Person Specification

Qualifications:

• Essential: Relevant Nursing Qualifications, Primary Care experience
• Desirable: Management of Diabetes and Respiratory conditions

Experience:

• Desirable: Experience in primary care and GP practice

Note: The role is subject to DBS check and current UK professional registration. Further details available on NHS Careers website.