Practice Nurse

NHS

  • Christchurch, Dorset
  • Permanent
  • Part-time
  • 15 days ago
We are a modern, friendly, teaching practice with just over 10,700 patients, based in purpose-built facilities. We pride ourselves in offering easily accessible, high quality patient care and maximum QOF achievement. We offer a flexible, friendly environment for all our staff.Main duties of the jobDuties will include minor illness & injury clinic, child immunisations, wound care, chronic disease management and cervical screening. An interest in Diabetes would be an advantage, however full training will be given to the right applicant.About usStour Surgery, based in the picturesque town of Christchurch, Dorset, is seeking an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our team. If you are personable, flexible, thorough, and committed to working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, youd fit in well. Previous experience within a GP practice would be preferable however full training will be provided for the right candidate. We are looking for the right person to join our team!DetailsDate posted19 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA4600-25-0003Job locations49 Barrack RoadChristchurchDorsetBH23 1PAJob descriptionJob responsibilities
  • Minor Illness & Injury Clinic
  • Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
  • Cytology
  • Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
  • Removal of Sutures
  • New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
  • ECGs
  • Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
  • Chronic Disease Management - specialising in COPD & Asthma
  • Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
  • Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
  • Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
  • Following agreed clinical protocols
  • Other tasks will include:
  • Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
  • Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
  • Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
  • Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
  • At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
  • A duty to advise GPs of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
  • Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
  • Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
  • This is not an exhaustive list
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
  • Minor Illness & Injury Clinic
  • Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
  • Cytology
  • Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler
  • Removal of Sutures
  • New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis
  • ECGs
  • Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
  • Chronic Disease Management - specialising in COPD & Asthma
  • Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations
  • Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
  • Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
  • Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
  • Following agreed clinical protocols
  • Other tasks will include:
  • Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
  • Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
  • Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
  • Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
  • At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
  • A duty to advise GPs of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
  • Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
  • Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
  • This is not an exhaustive list
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992)
  • Experience of the clinical system - System One is desired but not essential
  • Experience of Microsoft Office software
  • Experience of dealing with the public/patients
QualificationsEssential
  • Registered General Nurse
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
  • Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (2002) and The Scope of Professional Practice (1992)
  • Experience of the clinical system - System One is desired but not essential
  • Experience of Microsoft Office software
  • Experience of dealing with the public/patients
QualificationsEssential
  • Registered General Nurse

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