Practice Nurse, Chronic Disease - Crewkerne, Somerset

NHS; Crewkerne; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse specializing in Chronic Disease to join Crewkerne Health Centre. This part-time role involves managing patients with chronic conditions, mentoring staff, and contributing to the development of nursing services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in chronic disease management and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

NHS or NEST Pension

Employee benefits

Flexible working from day one

Qualifications

• At least 2 years recent nursing experience with chronic conditions.
• Evidence of ongoing personal development.
• Experience with audit, QI, health needs assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated caseload of patients with chronic conditions.
• Mentor junior staff and support their development.
• Collaborate with the practice and Lead Nurse to develop clinical skills.

Skills

Management of patients with chronic diseases

Strong communication skills

Negotiation and conflict management

Education

Registered first-level nurse

Qualification in chronic disease management

Clinical Supervision Training

Tools

EMIS/SystemOne

Ardens

Job description

Practice Nurse, Chronic Disease - Crewkerne, Somerset

Are you an experienced Practice Nurse, specialising in Chronic Disease (e.g., respiratory / COPD / Asthma)? Looking for a new challenge in Primary Care?

Symphony Healthcare Services (SHS) has an exciting opportunity to join Crewkerne Health Centre in Somerset.

This is a permanent, part-time post of 31.5 hours per week.

The annual salary range for this post is £39,146.36 - £41,851.01 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours, depending on experience).

Main duties of the job

The main duties of a SHS Chronic Disease Practice Nurse are:

• Manage a designated caseload of patients with chronic conditions, visiting them in their homes or consulting with them at the practice.
• Work within the NMC Code.
• Mentor junior staff, supporting their development.
• Develop nursing services for the practice and through SHS.
• Support clinical supervision within the practice.
• Collaborate with the practice and Lead Nurse to develop the clinical skill mix.
• Promote SHS values and act as a role model.
• Implement the SHS Nursing Strategy as defined by the Nursing and AHP Director and the Lead Nurses forum.
• Ensure high patient involvement and satisfaction, including liaising with the practice PPG.

About us

Symphony Healthcare Services (SHS), established in 2016 as part of the award-winning Symphony Programme Vanguard, supports 16 practices across Somerset, caring for over 100,000 patients.

Our model encourages practices to operate autonomously as subsidiaries of NHS Somerset Foundation Trust (SFT), backed by a central support team for HR, finance, and strategic management.

We are committed to providing NHS services, aiming to sustain primary care for patients and practices in Somerset and to be a national exemplar for primary care provision.

We work closely with our practice teams to support, develop, and transform patient care and working practices through innovation and technology.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity in our recruitment and selection processes.

Benefits include NHS or NEST Pension, employee benefits, salary sacrifice schemes, flexible working from day one, and options for home/office-based work where appropriate.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached job description and person specification for detailed duties, tasks, and expectations.

Please read this carefully before applying.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered first-level nurse
• Evidence of ongoing personal development
• Qualification in chronic disease management (e.g., Hypertension, Mental Health, Diabetes, COPD, CHD)
• Clinical Supervision Training and experience

Experience

• At least 2 years recent nursing experience working with patients with chronic conditions
• Experience with audit, QI, health needs assessment, and research
• Knowledge of EMIS/SystemOne and Ardens

Knowledge and Skills

• Management of patients with chronic diseases and complex needs
• Understanding of local and national health policies
• TEPs review
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Resource management
• Clinical examination skills (PACR)
• Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP)
• Change management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to screen for any previous criminal convictions.