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West View Surgery

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 30 April 2026

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Job summary

West View Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Primary Care Nurse / Practice Nurse to join our friendly, supportive and well established GP practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multidisciplinary team delivering high quality, patient centred care to our local population. We welcome applications from experienced practice nurses and those looking to further develop their skills in primary care.

Please can you apply via NHS jobs including the completion of the application form.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be responsible for delivering safe, effective nursing care within a general practice setting. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

  • Management of longterm conditions (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension)
  • Immunisations and vaccinations
  • Cervical screening
  • Wound care, dressings and removal of sutures
  • Health promotion and lifestyle advice
  • Supporting QOF, enhanced services and chronic disease reviews
  • Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records
  • Working collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, pharmacists and the wider practice team
  • Adhering to practice policies, clinical governance and infection control procedures

About us

  • We are a friendly, forward thinking training practice in a pleasant market town set between Bristol and Bath (5 miles either way). West View Surgery has around 8,000 patients and we have two excellent purpose-built premises in Keynsham.
  • Our three GP partners seek innovation in primary healthcare and are open to new ideas and ways of working. CQC rated the practice as good. We have full nursing and administrative support, employ via the PCN pharmacists who deal with most medication queries, First Contact Physios and a Paramedic and have the support of an Home Visiting Service. We value our team and are committed to maintaining a fair and consistent work life balance for all.

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0477-26-0000

Job locations

9 Park Road

Keynsham

Bristol

BS31 1BX


Doctors Surgery

Severn Way

Keynsham

Bristol

BS31 1NU


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Primary Care Nurse / Practice Nurse

Responsible to

Practice Manager / GP Partners

Location

West View Surgery, Keynsham, Bristol

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within a general practice setting, working as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of long-term condition management, preventative care, health promotion and enhanced services, ensuring safe and effective patient care at all times.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive nursing care within a primary care setting

Undertake long-term condition management including asthma, COPD, diabetes and hypertension

Administer immunisations and vaccinations in line with national and local guidance

Perform cervical screening in accordance with NHS standards

Provide wound care, dressings and removal of sutures

Deliver health promotion, lifestyle advice and patient education

Support QOF, enhanced services and local initiatives

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain accurate clinical records using the practice clinical system

Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Adhere to practice policies and clinical governance frameworks

Participate in audit, training and service improvement activities

Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title

Primary Care Nurse / Practice Nurse

Responsible to

Practice Manager / GP Partners

Location

West View Surgery, Keynsham, Bristol

Job Purpose

To provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within a general practice setting, working as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team. The post holder will contribute to the delivery of long-term condition management, preventative care, health promotion and enhanced services, ensuring safe and effective patient care at all times.

Main Duties and Responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive nursing care within a primary care setting

Undertake long-term condition management including asthma, COPD, diabetes and hypertension

Administer immunisations and vaccinations in line with national and local guidance

Perform cervical screening in accordance with NHS standards

Provide wound care, dressings and removal of sutures

Deliver health promotion, lifestyle advice and patient education

Support QOF, enhanced services and local initiatives

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain accurate clinical records using the practice clinical system

Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct

Adhere to practice policies and clinical governance frameworks

Participate in audit, training and service improvement activities

Disclosure and Barring Service

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC)
  • Experience of working autonomously and within a clinical team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise care
  • Commitment to high standards of patient care and confidentiality

Desirable

  • Experience working in primary care or general practice
  • Chronic disease management qualifications (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes)
  • Experience of cervical screening and immunisations
  • Knowledge of QOF and enhanced services
  • Experience using GP clinical systems (e.g. Systemone)
Person Specification

Person Specification

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC)
  • Experience of working autonomously and within a clinical team
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage workload effectively and prioritise care
  • Commitment to high standards of patient care and confidentiality

Desirable

  • Experience working in primary care or general practice
  • Chronic disease management qualifications (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes)
  • Experience of cervical screening and immunisations
  • Knowledge of QOF and enhanced services
  • Experience using GP clinical systems (e.g. Systemone)

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).

Additional information

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

West View Surgery

Address

9 Park Road

Keynsham

Bristol

BS31 1BX


Employer's website

https://westviewsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West View Surgery

Address

9 Park Road

Keynsham

Bristol

BS31 1BX


Employer's website

https://westviewsurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Rachael Eade

rachael.eade@nhs.net

01179376835

Details

Date posted

24 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A0477-26-0000

Job locations

9 Park Road

Keynsham

Bristol

BS31 1BX


Doctors Surgery

Severn Way

Keynsham

Bristol

BS31 1NU


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