Job summary
About the role
- Are you a passionate, enthusiastic and patient-focused Registered Practice Nurse looking for an opportunity to make a real difference?
- We are looking for someone just like you to join our friendly nursing team at Downend Health Group!
- This is a great opportunity for a nurse who enjoys the variety of general practice and wants to play an important part in helping our patients look after their health and wellbeing.
- We are particularly interested in someone who has a passion for diabetes.
- The successful candidate will be looking for 22.5hours per week, 3 days a week, with a degree of flexibility.
Main duties of the job
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a friendly, motivated and enthusiastic Registered Practice Nurse who:
- Is passionate about delivering excellent, patient-centred care.
- Has a warm, approachable manner and enjoys building relationships with patients.
- Has great communication skills and knows the importance of a friendly face and a listening ear.
- Enjoys working as part of a busy, supportive and collaborative team.
- Is keen to learn, develop and share their knowledge with others.
- Is organised, adaptable and able to juggle the occasional curveball!
- Understands the importance of confidentiality, clinical governance and professional responsibility.
About us
So, whats it like to work here?
We are a pretty big team with a great team spirit. We are a large and busy practice, caring for around 28,000 patients, across two modern buildings.
With over 100 staff members, there is always plenty going on, lots of different skills and experiences to share, and never a dull moment!
What makes us special, is the people that work here. We have a genuinely lovely bunch of colleagues who work hard, support one another and have a great sense of humour.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Your role will be varied and will include:
- Long-term condition management: Supporting patients with conditions such as diabetes, asthma and COPD.
- Health checks and assessments: Carrying out routine observations, health assessments and general health checks.
- Health promotion: Helping patients make positive lifestyle choices through advice, education and preventative care.
- Wound care: Assessing and managing acute, chronic and post-operative wounds, including infections and ulcers.
- Immunisations: Delivering routine childhood, adult and seasonal vaccinations.
- Travel health: Providing travel health advice and administering appropriate travel vaccinations.
- Women's health: Undertaking cervical screening.
The important bit!
- We provide tea, coffee, squash, and fresh fruit you can occasionally find the odd cake or biscuit lurking if you fancy something less healthy.
- Showers at both sites really useful if you like to run or cycle or just need a freshen up
- Two large scale social events every year
- Small tokens of appreciation on key calendar events
- A practice wide award scheme recognising those that go the extra mile.
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Opportunities to develop your long-term conditions management skills
The next step
Interested? Please send your CV and a covering letter to bnssg.dhg-hr@nhs.net
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse;
- Full NMC Registration;
- Specific training in Primary Care Nursing;
- Diabetes diploma or equivalent
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
Downend Health Group
Address
The Willow Surgery
Hill House Road, Downend
Bristol
BS16 5FJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.downendhealthgroup.com (Opens in a new tab)
Registered Practice Nurse with a specialist interest in diabetes care in Bristol employer: Downend Health Group
Downend Health Group is an excellent employer that prioritises a supportive and compassionate work culture, making it an ideal place for phlebotomists who value patient care. With flexible hours and opportunities for professional growth within a multidisciplinary team, employees can thrive in a collaborative environment while making a meaningful impact on the health of the community in Bristol.
