General Practice Nurse

Location: Batheaston Medical Centre

Hours: 20 hours

Batheaston Medical Centre is a warm, patient-centred village practice dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care. Our team takes pride in putting the needs of our patients first, and we are now looking for a Practice Nurse with experience in Asthma management and reviews to join our supportive clinical team.

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and knowledgeable Practice Nurse who has experience in conducting Asthma reviews and is confident in managing Asthma patients in line with current best practice guidelines. The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering excellent patient care and working collaboratively within a small, friendly team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct asthma reviews and support patients in managing their respiratory conditions
• Provide evidence-based advice, education, and self-management plans
• Work autonomously while contributing positively to the wider clinical team
• Deliver high quality nursing care across a range of general practice services

About You

We would love to hear from you if you are:

• A qualified and registered Practice Nurse
• Experienced in conducting Asthma reviews, ideally with relevant training or accreditation
• Compassionate, patient-focused, and adaptable
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Keen to contribute to a practice that values community care and continuity

Main Duties of the Practice Nurse

The Practice Nurse will work as part of the multidisciplinary primary care team to deliver high quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients. Key responsibilities include:

• Provide comprehensive long-term condition management.
• Undertake cervical cytology, immunisations (childhood and adult), wound care.
• Manage and treat minor illnesses and injuries within scope of competence.
• Provide travel health advice and vaccinations.
• Support and deliver screening and prevention programmes in line with national and local guidelines.
• Deliver health promotion and education, empowering patients to self-manage their conditions.

Batheaston Medical Centre is a welcoming, village-based GP practice at the heart of the local community. We are proud of our strong values, our patient-centred ethos, and our commitment to delivering high quality, compassionate care to the people we serve. As a smaller practice, we know our patients well and place great emphasis on continuity, kindness and treating every individual with respect.

Our team embodies a supportive, collaborative culture where everyone works together for the good of our patients. The nursing team is highly cohesive, with a genuine commitment to teamwork, shared learning, and providing safe, effective care. We value open communication, mutual support and a positive working environment where each member of the team can contribute and thrive.

At Batheaston, patients truly come first. We continually strive to improve our services, listen to our community, and deliver healthcare that is responsive, personal and rooted in the values of a traditional village practice.

Job Responsibilities

The Practice Nurse will play a key role in delivering high quality, patient-centred nursing care within Batheaston Medical Centre. Working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide a wide range of clinical services that reflect the needs of our village community. They will be responsible for assessing, planning and implementing nursing care while maintaining a strong commitment to the core values of the practice, ensuring that every patient receives compassionate, safe and effective support.

The role includes undertaking chronic disease management, providing patients with comprehensive reviews and evidence-based advice to support self-management and ongoing well-being. The nurse will also deliver essential services including cervical cytology, routine and travel immunisations, wound care, ear care, health checks and other clinical interventions appropriate to their training and competence. They will maintain high standards of infection control, uphold safe cold chain procedures and contribute to the delivery of national screening, prevention and health promotion programmes.

The Practice Nurse will be expected to work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and administrative colleagues, contributing to a cohesive and supportive culture where communication is open and teamwork is valued. They will participate in clinical meetings, quality improvement activity, and the development of practice protocols and pathways, helping to enhance the overall effectiveness of the service. Accurate and timely clinical documentation is essential, as is adherence to professional standards set out by the NMC.

As part of a dedicated and close-knit nursing team, the post holder will contribute to a working environment characterised by mutual respect, shared learning and a collective commitment to putting patients first. They may also be involved in supporting the development of junior colleagues or students where appropriate. Continuous professional development is encouraged and supported, and the nurse will be expected to keep their skills and knowledge up to date to ensure the delivery of high quality care.

Above all, the Practice Nurse will embody the values of Batheaston Medical Centre, providing care that is personal, responsive and rooted in the ethos of a traditional village practice, where the well-being of patients remains at the heart of everything we do.

Person Specification

• Qualifications: Qualified Nursing Degree, Asthma trained
• Experience: Experience of working in a GP Practice, Experience with Asthma reviews

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.