Treatment Room Nurse

NHS; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A busy and progressive GP practice in Taunton is seeking a part-time Treatment Room Nurse to join their compassionate team. The role includes providing high-quality nursing care, administering vaccinations, and conducting various treatment room procedures. Ideal candidates will possess a valid nursing license and relevant experience.

Benefits

Supportive and collaborative team environment

NHS Pension Scheme

Regular clinical meetings and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have valid registration with the Nursing & Midwifery Council.
• Experience in a treatment room or primary care setting is essential.
• Ability to provide quality nursing care and maintain patient records.

Responsibilities

• Provide wound care and dressings.
• Administer immunisations and vaccinations.
• Conduct ECGs and monitor blood pressure.

Skills

Wound care

Immunisations

Venepuncture

Health promotion

Communication skills

Education

Registered General Nurse

Job description

Job summary

Due to upcoming retirement and maternity leave, we are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and experienced Treatment Room Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. St James Medical Centre and Orchard Medical Centre are busy and progressive GP practices in the Centre of Taunton with a branch site in Norton Fitzwarren.

This is a part-time role working 20 hours per week across Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays, providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care within our well-equipped treatment rooms.

Applications via NHS JOBS or alternatively, by CV with Covering Letter to Helen Green, Lead Practice Nurse. [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Wound care and dressings

Immunisations (including flu, shingles, travel, and childhood vaccines)

Venepuncture

ECGs and blood pressure monitoring

Removal of sutures and clips

Health promotion and screening

Ear irrigation

Support for chronic disease management (as appropriate)

About us

We are a large and friendly Medical Practice with circa18000 patients and working across two sites, in Taunton Town Centre and Norton Fitzwarren.

We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, regular clinical meetings and CPD opportunities. We also offer the NHS Pension Scheme.

Details Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1080-25-0000

Job locations

Coal Orchard

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 1JP

Orchard Medical Centre

Morse Road

Norton Fitzwarren

Taunton

Somerset

TA2 6DG

Job description Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

PN Treatment Room Practice Nurse

Date of this job description

June 2025

Reviews

At appraisal / learning plan interviews

Post holder

Reports to

Lead Practice Nurse

Weekly hours

20

A. JOB PURPOSE

To support the practice nurse team with the provision of routine treatment room procedures and to provide a one stop near patient testing service for anticoagulation monitoring.

B. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provision of general nursing duties to include:

- phlebotomy and testing specimens

- wound care and management of skin conditions

- assisting with minor ops

- ear washouts

- giving immunisations and vaccinations

- electrocardiography

- blood pressure measurement

- performing travel assessments and giving NHS travel vaccines

Provision of anticoagulation monitoring enhanced service (known as level 4) through near patient testing and use of dosage decision making software programme (INR star).

Promote good health and the prevention of illness by advice on diet and lifestyle

First aid management of emergencies e.g. respiratory, burns, haemorrhage, shock and cardiac arrest

To provide accurate documentation of treatment room activities in patient records using EMIS Web computer system

Compliance with practice clinical protocols and guidelines

To communicate effectively within the wider practice team and external organisations

To take responsibility for own professional development

C. SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The post holder reports directly to the Lead Practice Nurse (the post holders Line Manager) and the Partners. In the absence of the Lead Practice Nurse the post holder will report to a Senior Practice Nurse for advice and guidance.

D. SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The post holder has no day to day line management responsibility and does not directly manage any members of staff.

E. DECISIONSEXERCISED

The post holder is responsible for a wide range of general nursing care tasks and will often work unsupervised. The post holder is required to exercise judgement and take decisions about the care provided to patients. Decisions will be taken in accordance with national, local and practice guidelines and protocols.

F. CREATIVITY

The postholder is a member of a team and the practice is receptive to positive input from all staff about how patient care is organised and delivered. The ongoing development of evidence-based medicine; clinical governance and continuing professional development also afford opportunities for creativity

G. CONTACTS

The postholder has contact with a wide range of people, including patients, GPs, other practice nurses, receptionists, health visitors, community nurses etc

H. EDUCATION

The post holder will be a qualified Registered Nurse and must be able to demonstrate competence. The post holder is required to maintain his/ her own professional knowledge and skills by attending appropriate study days. The post holder will receive formal training needs identification.

I. EXPERIENCE

The post holder will be able to demonstrate experience and competency in relation to a wide range of general treatment room duties.

J. GRADE

Internal grade / designation = Practice Nurse

Job description Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

PN Treatment Room Practice Nurse

Date of this job description

June 2025

Reviews

At appraisal / learning plan interviews

Post holder

Reports to

Lead Practice Nurse

Weekly hours

20

A. JOB PURPOSE

To support the practice nurse team with the provision of routine treatment room procedures and to provide a one stop near patient testing service for anticoagulation monitoring.

B. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provision of general nursing duties to include:

- phlebotomy and testing specimens

- wound care and management of skin conditions

- assisting with minor ops

- ear washouts

- giving immunisations and vaccinations

- electrocardiography

- blood pressure measurement

- performing travel assessments and giving NHS travel vaccines

Provision of anticoagulation monitoring enhanced service (known as level 4) through near patient testing and use of dosage decision making software programme (INR star).

Promote good health and the prevention of illness by advice on diet and lifestyle

First aid management of emergencies e.g. respiratory, burns, haemorrhage, shock and cardiac arrest

To provide accurate documentation of treatment room activities in patient records using EMIS Web computer system

Compliance with practice clinical protocols and guidelines

To communicate effectively within the wider practice team and external organisations

To take responsibility for own professional development

C. SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The post holder reports directly to the Lead Practice Nurse (the post holders Line Manager) and the Partners. In the absence of the Lead Practice Nurse the post holder will report to a Senior Practice Nurse for advice and guidance.

D. SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The post holder has no day to day line management responsibility and does not directly manage any members of staff.

E. DECISIONSEXERCISED

The post holder is responsible for a wide range of general nursing care tasks and will often work unsupervised. The post holder is required to exercise judgement and take decisions about the care provided to patients. Decisions will be taken in accordance with national, local and practice guidelines and protocols.

F. CREATIVITY

The postholder is a member of a team and the practice is receptive to positive input from all staff about how patient care is organised and delivered. The ongoing development of evidence-based medicine; clinical governance and continuing professional development also afford opportunities for creativity

G. CONTACTS

The postholder has contact with a wide range of people, including patients, GPs, other practice nurses, receptionists, health visitors, community nurses etc

H. EDUCATION

The post holder will be a qualified Registered Nurse and must be able to demonstrate competence. The post holder is required to maintain his/ her own professional knowledge and skills by attending appropriate study days. The post holder will receive formal training needs identification.

I. EXPERIENCE

The post holder will be able to demonstrate experience and competency in relation to a wide range of general treatment room duties.

J. GRADE

Internal grade / designation = Practice Nurse

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Qualifications:
• Registered General Nurse (Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council)
• Active and relevant professional registration

Desirable

• Teaching / Mentoring experience and /or qualification
• 3- 5 years post registration experience
• Interpreting and implementing local and National policy agendas for health
• Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team

Experience Essential

• Minimum of 1 years post registration experience
• Experience of working in a treatment room or primary care setting
• Experience in wound care, dressings, and injections
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice

Desirable

• 3- 5 years post registration experience
• Interpreting and implementing local and National policy agendas for health
• Evidence of working
• autonomously and as part of a team

Knowledge Essential

• Awareness of infection prevention and control
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of current nursing practice and NHS protocols
• Competent in using electronic patient records
• Able to document accurately and timely
• Good time management and prioritisation-
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework
• Understanding of primary care IT systems

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Qualifications:
• Registered General Nurse (Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council)
• Active and relevant professional registration

Desirable

• Teaching / Mentoring experience and /or qualification
• 3- 5 years post registration experience
• Interpreting and implementing local and National policy agendas for health
• Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team

Experience Essential

• Minimum of 1 years post registration experience
• Experience of working in a treatment room or primary care setting
• Experience in wound care, dressings, and injections
• Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice

Desirable

• 3- 5 years post registration experience
• Interpreting and implementing local and National policy agendas for health
• Evidence of working
• autonomously and as part of a team

Knowledge Essential

• Awareness of infection prevention and control
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Knowledge of current nursing practice and NHS protocols
• Competent in using electronic patient records
• Able to document accurately and timely
• Good time management and prioritisation-
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework
• Understanding of primary care IT systems

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

St James Medical Centre

Address

Coal Orchard

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 1JP

Employer's website

https://stjamesmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

St James Medical Centre

Address

Coal Orchard

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 1JP

Employer's website

https://stjamesmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)