Practice Nurse

GP Practice Nurse - 22 hours per week initially, with view to increased hours in the future.

Based in a modern purpose built medical centre in the heart of Tewkesbury, opposite the community hospital we are looking for a registered nurse to join our dedicated nursing team.

A specialist interest/qualification in COPD and sexual health is a must for our team due to retirement of a long standing team member.

We are looking for someone who thrives as part of a team and enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues across all areas of the practice.

Working Pattern: (minimum hours required)

Tuesday 08 00 6 hrs

Friday 08.00 - 17.00 8hrs

Inclusion Enhanced Access rota - Monday evening(6.30pm to 8pm) and Saturday morning (8.30am to 12.30pm) (additional pay)

Closing date: 14.05.26 - we reserve the right to close applications for this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities

• Deliver nurse-led COPD reviews, including assessment, monitoring and patient education/self-management support in practice and visiting housebound patients and care homes.
• Administer vaccines and participate in vaccination clinics at the practice and also visiting housebound patients when required.
• Provide sexual health services, including contraception advice, reviews, initiation, contraceptive implant fitting and removal (desirable but not essential). STI screening (where locally commissioned), and health promotion.
• Support chronic disease management and preventative care in line with practice protocols, national and local guidelines.
• Experience in wound care, ECGs, vaccinations and injections.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) with current NMC registration, at least 1 year post qualification working experience in a RN post.
• Experience in general practice nursing and long-term condition clinics.
• Demonstrable experience and specialist interest and qualification in COPD/Asthma.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work autonomously within agreed clinical protocols.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care, safety, and confidentiality.
• Immunisations and cervical screening competencies.

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.