Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the integrated nurse team at Milton Abbas Surgery in a beautiful area of Dorset.
This is a unique role which offers the successful candidate the chance to undertake general practice nurse duties in a clinic setting and also provide community care to our patients in their own homes. This model of primary care nursing is especially well suited to a rural setting and is highly regarded by our patients and partners in healthcare.
Main duties of the job
Deliver core nursing services including injections under PGD/PSDs immunisations (adult &children), cervical cytology, wound care, travel vaccinations and advice, chronic disease management.
Identify, and manage, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage them to self-care and live a healthier lifestyle.
Deliver opportunistic health promotion to ensure every contact counts.
Ability to identify signs of deteriorating patient, i.e. sepsis/anaphylaxis and take appropriate action.
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medications and regimens, side effects and interactions within remit of knowledge
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework (NSF) for mental health.
Liaise with, and where appropriate initiate referrals to specialist services, to ensure adequate care and support to patients and carers.
Be alert to the needs of vulnerable adults and children including risk assessment and taking appropriate action.
To develop and utilise specialist nursing skills
Undertake risk assessments in practice and community setting
For further details please read the job description and person specification.
About us
The Milton Abbas Surgery is a small but forward-thinking practice providing care to 4800 patients in rural Mid-Dorset. Our friendly multi-disciplinary team work closely together in a surgery where mutual respect, professionalism, and compassion are key values. We believe that teamwork is paramount to delivering a great patient experience so being able to laugh together is part of the glue that holds our team together.
Details
Date posted
21 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience Aligned to AFC Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A2292-25-0000
Job locations
Catherines Well
Milton Abbas
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0AT
Milborne St Andrew Surgery
Milton Road Close
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0JY
Employer details
Employer name
Milton Abbas Surgery
Address
Catherines Well
Milton Abbas
Blandford Forum
Dorset
DT11 0AT
Employer's website
https://www.masurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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