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Bottreaux Surgery

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 15 July 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a qualified practice nurse to further their career whilst joining a small and friendly practice in the stunning location of Boscastle.

About the practice:

  • Two partners, two salaried GPs and one paramedic
  • A full complement of administration and clinical staff to ensure smooth running of the practice
  • Approximately 5000 patients
  • GPST training practice
  • Rated 'good' by CQC
  • Part of North Cornwall Coast PCN

Main duties of the job

Experience of chronic disease management, cervical screening and treatment room duties such as dressings and ECGs is essential. A prescribing qualification or a willingness to complete a prescribing qualification is desirable.

About us

Bottreaux surgery is dynamic and forward thinking whilst still maintaining a traditional feel of general practice. We are committed to providing a friendly, open and supportive environment where our staff feel valued, safe, appreciated and comfortable with sharing ideas which could improve and diversify our services further.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and committed person to join our team.

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1497-25-0000

Job locations

Bottreaux Surgery

Boscastle

Cornwall

PL35 0BG


Tintagel Medical Centre

Bossiney Road

Tintagel

Cornwall

PL34 0AE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Medication reviews

Support with path lab results

Chronic disease management

Wound care (ulcer/doppler) and dressings

BP taking, ECGs and phlebotomy

Injections including travel health

Spirometry

Cervical screening

Coil checks and removals

Vaginal swabs

Ear syringing

Womens health

Suture/clip removals

QRISK cardiac risk scores

Pessary fitting/changing

Coag INR checks

Hy-Pylori breath tests

Learning disabilities checks

Develop, embed and implement health promotion

Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence and guidance (NICE, NSF, Practice protocols)

Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

Ensure prescribing quality against local and national guidance

Supporting the practice with the management of QOF

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

Medication reviews

Support with path lab results

Chronic disease management

Wound care (ulcer/doppler) and dressings

BP taking, ECGs and phlebotomy

Injections including travel health

Spirometry

Cervical screening

Coil checks and removals

Vaginal swabs

Ear syringing

Womens health

Suture/clip removals

QRISK cardiac risk scores

Pessary fitting/changing

Coag INR checks

Hy-Pylori breath tests

Learning disabilities checks

Develop, embed and implement health promotion

Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence and guidance (NICE, NSF, Practice protocols)

Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

Ensure prescribing quality against local and national guidance

Supporting the practice with the management of QOF

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Nursing degree
  • Member of NMC
  • Post registration studies allied to general practice
  • Respiratory/ COPD / Diabetes qualification
  • Cervical screening qualification

Desirable

  • Prescribing qualification
  • Minor injuries qualification
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Nursing degree
  • Member of NMC
  • Post registration studies allied to general practice
  • Respiratory/ COPD / Diabetes qualification
  • Cervical screening qualification

Desirable

  • Prescribing qualification
  • Minor injuries qualification

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

Bottreaux Surgery

Address

Bottreaux Surgery

Boscastle

Cornwall

PL35 0BG


Employer's website

https://www.bottreauxsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Bottreaux Surgery

Address

Bottreaux Surgery

Boscastle

Cornwall

PL35 0BG


Employer's website

https://www.bottreauxsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Paula Wells

paula.wells12@nhs.net

01840250209

Details

Date posted

01 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1497-25-0000

Job locations

Bottreaux Surgery

Boscastle

Cornwall

PL35 0BG


Tintagel Medical Centre

Bossiney Road

Tintagel

Cornwall

PL34 0AE


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