Experienced GP Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 August 2025 |
| Location: | Highbridge, TA9 4JD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1919-25-0003 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities: Provide routine nursing care, including blood pressure checks, health screening, wound care, smears, medication reviews and immunisations. Assist with chronic disease management for conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD. Provide health promotion advice, including smoking cessation, weight management, and healthy living. Perform phlebotomy (blood sample collection) and other diagnostic tests as required. Deliver sexual health advice and family planning services, including contraception and sexual health screenings. Ensure accurate documentation of all patient interactions, maintaining high standards of record-keeping in line with practice policies. Participate in the delivery of vaccination programmes, including flu vaccinations and childhood immunisations. Support patients with preventative care and long-term health management, encouraging lifestyle changes. Work closely with the wider healthcare team, ensuring patient care is seamless and integrated. ________________________________________Skills & Qualifications:Essential: Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration. Proven experience as a Registered Nurse in a GP setting, ideally in primary care. Experience in chronic disease management, including managing conditions like diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD. Proficient in basic nursing skills, such as wound care, blood pressure monitoring, immunisations, smear taking and phlebotomy. Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with patients and work effectively within a team. Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a busy practice environment. Commitment to continuous professional development and improving clinical skills. Desirable: Experience in providing sexual health advice, contraception, and family planning services. Immunisation training, including childhood vaccines and flu vaccinations. Phlebotomy qualification (blood sample collection). Experience using electronic health record systems, such as SystmOne or EMIS Web.