This practice nurse post sits within the primary care team of Yeovil Primary Care Network, a network of five GP practices. The role covers health checks, screening, immunisations and treatment-room procedures, plus managing specific chronic diseases under agreed protocols. The nurse works autonomously with guidance from GPs and nurse practitioners, alongside a wider multidisciplinary team. Hours flex between 20 and 30 a week, and experience with chronic conditions is essential.
What the job involves
- Provide a full range of nursing services, including health promotion, health screening and health surveillance
- Manage specific chronic diseases within agreed medical and nursing protocols
- Complete health checks, immunisation and vaccination programmes
- Work autonomously as part of a supportive team, with guidance from GPs and nurse practitioners
- Carry out ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, injections and other treatment-room procedures
- Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team
- Chaperone patients where necessary
- Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- Liaise with external services and agencies to support vulnerable patients
- Delegate clinical responsibilities safely, within each person's scope of practice
- Work as part of the clinical team on safeguarding matters, in line with local and national policies
What’s required
Qualifications
- Registered nurse
- Experienced registered nurse with specific chronic disease experience
Registration & licences
- NMC registration
Experience
- Experience working within a nursing team
- Experience managing specific chronic diseases
Nice to have
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a primary care network
What’s offered
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Blue Light Card and other discounts
- Competitive annual leave and bank holiday entitlement
- Investment in training and development
- Flexible hours between 20 and 30 a week
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
