Practice Nurse

The closing date is 31 October 2026 Practice Nurse 30 Hours per Week (Flexible Hours) Are you a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse looking to join a supportive and friendly team? Rosemary Medical Centre is a well-established, welcoming practice committed to delivering outstanding, patient-centred care. We are passionate about creating a positive working environment where staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow professionally. We are currently seeking a Practice Nurse to work 30 hours per week with flexibility around your schedule to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance. Whether you are newly qualified or experienced, if you have a strong commitment to high-quality care, we would love to hear from you. What makes us a great place to work? A warm, friendly, and collaborative team culture Opportunities for professional development and training A modern, well-equipped surgery with excellent facilities Focus on holistic care and continuity for our patients Ideally, you will have skills or interest in: Cervical cytology (smear tests) Childhood immunisations Long-term condition management (e.g., diabetes, COPD, hypertension) If you are passionate about nursing and eager to make a meaningful difference within a community-focused practice, please make contact. To find our more please contact Jane Cherry jane.cherry@dorsetgp.nhs.uk or Tori Richardson tori.richardson@dorsetgp.nhs.uk Main duties of the job The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The role encompasses two main roles; the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered and must demonstrate critical thinking and skills in clinical decision making when managing patients. The practice nurse will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policy and procedures. Our mission is to provide better health for our patients by improving outcomes; improving patient access to services; providing quality care closer to home where possible; motivating and developing our workforce; maximising limited NHS resources to provide the best care and support. Our core values that are shared among the partners and staff are: The Practice has always prided itself on providing high quality care in a traditional family practice setting. We have built a positive relationship with our consultant colleagues at UHD. Two of our partners are GP trainers, and learning and education is an important part of what we do. We are a SystemOne practice with approximately 9500 patients, based in purpose built premises. Depending on experience Part-time, Flexible working Duties and Responsibilities Welcoming patients in a friendly manner and maintaining patient privacy and respect. Administrative Responsibilities: Assist in developing the treatment room to meet the health needs of the patient population efficiently and effectively Assist in the implementation of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services contracts Audit activity related to QOF and Enhanced Services Implement research activities and conduct research studies as and when required Educate, advise or counsel patients and their families on health issues and always ensure delivery of opportunistic health promotion Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily and promote principles of self-care Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs Provision of travel advice and administration of vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling abroad Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children and ordering of vaccines to maintain stock levels Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions Recognise abnormalities. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for individuals with long term conditions, particularly diabetes/Asthma/COPD. For patients with the above conditions, review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols Proactively identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate Work alongside patients to support adherence to prescribed medications and appropriate treatments, using a holistic patient centred approach. Meet the continuing needs of patients presenting for wound care Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. drugs; domestic violence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients; social problems) Further Clinical Duties: Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and gynaecological procedures Removal of sutures/clips New patient health checks Administration of injections Assist with re-stocking and maintaining clinical areas and consulting rooms in absence of HCA Checking of emergency trolley, defibrillator, oxygen cylinder in absence of HCA Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate with and support patients who have received bad news or suffered a bereavement Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication Maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment Act as an advocate for patient and colleagues Equality, Diversity and Inclusion A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness; it is morally the right thing to do and it is required by law. Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect. Duties and Responsibilities Welcoming patients in a friendly manner and maintaining patient privacy and respect. Administrative Responsibilities: Assist in developing the treatment room to meet the health needs of the patient population efficiently and effectively Assist in the implementation of the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) and Enhanced Services contracts Audit activity related to QOF and Enhanced Services Implement research activities and conduct research studies as and when required Educate, advise or counsel patients and their families on health issues and always ensure delivery of opportunistic health promotion Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily and promote principles of self-care Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs Provision of travel advice and administration of vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling abroad Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children and ordering of vaccines to maintain stock levels Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions Recognise abnormalities. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for individuals with long term conditions, particularly diabetes/Asthma/COPD. For patients with the above conditions, review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols Proactively identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate Work alongside patients to support adherence to prescribed medications and appropriate treatments, using a holistic patient centred approach. Meet the continuing needs of patients presenting for wound care Recognising issues and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g. drugs; domestic violence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients; social problems) Further Clinical Duties: Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and gynaecological procedures Removal of sutures/clips New patient health checks Administration of injections Assist with re-stocking and maintaining clinical areas and consulting rooms in absence of HCA Checking of emergency trolley, defibrillator, oxygen cylinder in absence of HCA Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate with and support patients who have received bad news or suffered a bereavement Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication Maintain effective communication with individuals and groups within the practice environment Act as an advocate for patient and colleagues Equality, Diversity and Inclusion A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness; it is morally the right thing to do and it is required by law. Patients and their families have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect. Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Family planning qualification Flexible and co-operative High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Motivated, forward thinker Effectively utilise resources Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking Clinical Knowledge and Skills Clinical knowledge in the following: Wound care/removal of sutures and staples Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Chronic disease management awareness for: Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills Clear, polite telephone manner Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Family planning qualification Flexible and co-operative High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Motivated, forward thinker Effectively utilise resources Flexibility to work outside of core office hours Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check Occupational Health clearance Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Practice Nurse Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking Clinical Knowledge and Skills Clinical knowledge in the following: Wound care/removal of sutures and staples Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly Chronic disease management awareness for: Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Excellent communication skills (written and oral) Effective time management (planning and organising) Ability to work as a team member and autonomously Good interpersonal skills Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure Strong IT skills, including clinical IT system user skills Clear, polite telephone manner Experience with audit and able to lead audit programmes Experience with clinical risk management 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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. Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Rosemary Medical Centre https://www.rosemarymedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Rosemary Medical Centre https://www.rosemarymedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab) Employer contact details For questions about the job, contact: Nurse Manager or Practice Manager Jane Cherry or Tori Richardson tori.richardson@dorsetgp.nhs.uk Depending on experience Part-time, Flexible working Rosemary Medical Centre's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)