Practice Nurse

Christchurch Medical Practice; Poole; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Christchurch Medical Practice in Poole seeks a motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly nursing team. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a supportive multidisciplinary environment, supporting health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease management.

You'll work alongside GPs and healthcare assistants, participate in quality improvement and ensure accurate record-keeping in line with NMC standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and active PIN.
• Understanding of audit and clinical governance.
• Understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Experience in primary care settings is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Delivering patient-centred primary care including assessment, screening and health promotion.
• Vaccinations and injections following national guidance.
• Venepuncture, ECGs, and other diagnostic procedures within scope of practice.
• Support long-term condition management (asthma, COPD, diabetes).
• Wound care and dressings; assist with minor surgery where needed.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records in line with NMC standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Clinical decision-making

Prioritising workload

Compassionate patient care

Confidentiality and safeguarding

IT literacy

Education

NMC registered nurse (PIN)

Chronic disease management qualification

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive nursing team at Christchurch Medical Practice.

The successful candidate will play an important role in delivering high-quality nursing care to our patient population, supporting health promotion, disease prevention, screening programmes and long-term condition management. Working alongside GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide evidence-based care, contribute to quality improvement initiatives and support the delivery of excellent patient outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse looking to develop their skills within a progressive primary care environment.

Main duties of the job

• Delivering assessment, screening, treatment services and health promotion advice.


• Undertaking vaccinations, immunisations and injections in accordance with national guidance and local policy.


• Performing venepuncture, specimen collection, ECGs, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, FeNo and other diagnostic procedures within scope of practice.


• Supporting patients with long-term conditions such as asthma, COPD and or diabetes.


• Providing wound care, leg ulcer management and compression therapy following appropriate training and competency assessment.


• Undertaking cervical screening and supporting sexual health and contraception services where competent to do so.


• Assisting GPs with minor surgery and other clinical procedures.


• Promoting self-care and providing lifestyle advice, including smoking cessation and health improvement interventions.


• Maintaining accurate clinical records and ensuring compliance with NMC standards, practice policies and national guidelines.


• Supporting infection prevention and control, safeguarding responsibilities and health and safety requirements.


• Contributing to Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) delivery and service development initiatives.

About us

Christchurch Medical Practice is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our local community. We value teamwork, professional development and continuous improvement, creating an environment where staff are supported to develop their skills and deliver outstanding care.

As part of our nursing team, you will work closely with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and administrative colleagues to ensure patients receive safe, effective and compassionate care. We actively encourage continuing professional development and support staff in expanding their clinical competencies and areas of interest.

Job responsibilities

Practice Nurse delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in primary care.

Join our nursing team providing treatment, prevention and health promotion services.

Registered Practice Nurse supporting patient care, screening and chronic disease management.

Delivering compassionate nursing care, immunisations and long-term condition support.

Exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse in a friendly and progressive GP practice.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and active PIN.


• Evidence of appropriate professional knowledge and skills.


• Understanding of audit and clinical governance.


• Understanding of health and safety requirements.

Desirable

• Chronic disease management qualifications.


• Competency and relevant certification in Asthma, COPD and Diabetes reviews.


• Basic or Advanced Life Support certification.


• Mentorship qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of treatment room nursing.


• Phlebotomy and venepuncture.


• ECG recording.


• Vaccinations and immunisations.


• Wound care and dressings.


• Assisting with minor surgery.


• Health screening and preventative care.


• Long-term condition management.


• Experience supporting patients and carers.

Desirable

• Experience working within primary care/general practice.


• Experience of GMS contract and QOF requirements.


• Experience in health improvement, public health or community-based care

Essential Skills and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• Strong clinical decision-making and problem-solving abilities.


• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively under pressure.


• Compassionate, person-centred approach to care.


• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.


• Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, information governance and health and safety requirements.


• IT skills including email, internet usage and clinical systems.


• Willingness to develop new skills and competencies.

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.

Applicants must have current UK professional registration.