Practice Nurse: Primary Care & IPC Lead

Avon Valley Practice; Salisbury, Upavon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in the UK is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join their team in providing essential primary care services across their Upavon and Durrington surgeries. The role includes delivering high-quality nursing care, managing treatment rooms, overseeing infection control, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have experience in a nursing environment and possess good communication skills along with the ability to care for vulnerable patients. This position offers 6 weeks of annual leave and ongoing development opportunities.

Benefits

6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Ongoing supervision and training opportunities

Opportunity to make a community impact

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a nursing team.
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients.
• Experience of working in primary care.
• Experience of working in a GP practice.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care across multiple surgeries.
• Provide treatment room and long-term condition management clinics.
• Lead Infection Prevention & Control initiatives with the Managing Partner.
• Mentor junior nursing staff and promote a positive learning environment.
• Support proactive care and health promotion for complex patient needs.

Skills

Quality care provision

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic IT skills

Job description

A healthcare practice in the UK is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join their team in providing essential primary care services across their Upavon and Durrington surgeries. The role includes delivering high-quality nursing care, managing treatment rooms, overseeing infection control, and mentoring junior staff. Candidates should have experience in a nursing environment and possess good communication skills along with the ability to care for vulnerable patients. This position offers 6 weeks of annual leave and ongoing development opportunities.