Practice Nurse Maternity Cover

Christchurch Medical Practice; Poole; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Job summary

Christchurch Medical Practice is seeking an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly team on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, working 20 hours per week. You will provide high-quality, patient-centred care across our primary care services, including immunisations, wound care, and chronic disease management.

You will work closely with GPs and the wider team, contributing to safe, effective care and ongoing professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and active PIN.
• Experience in treatment room nursing and phlebotomy.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Deliver assessment, screening, treatment services and health promotion.
• Undertaking vaccinations, immunisations and injections in accordance with guidance.
• Performing venepuncture, ECGs, ABPM and other diagnostic procedures.
• Support patients with long-term conditions such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes.
• Providing wound care, leg ulcer management and compression therapy as trained.
• Assisting GPs with minor surgery and contraception services where competent.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and upholding standards.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Clinical judgment

Prioritisation

Compassionate care

Confidentiality

IT skills

Education

NMC registration

Job description

Job summary

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Christchurch Medical Practice on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, working 20 hours per week.

The successful candidate will provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care across a range of treatment room services, including immunisations, cervical screening (optional), wound care, health promotion, chronic disease management and preventative healthcare. Working closely with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering safe, effective and compassionate care to our patient population.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nurse who enjoys working in a busy primary care setting and is committed to continually developing their clinical knowledge and skills while contributing to excellent patient outcomes.

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

Please also see main Job Description under supporting documents.

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.