Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Nurse to join our amazing team. Currently we have a team of 8 nurses, each having specialist areas. We will be relatively flexible in our essential/desirable skill set, but will be prioritising respiratory skills in our desirable skillset above others.
Together, we are a fabulous team. We have an informal, friendly and supportive culture and try to look after each other. We like to have a laugh over lunch. We're forward thinking, we love new ideas and are always open to new ways of working.
Main duties of the job
You'll be seeing a wide range of patients, depending on the skills and competencies you bring to the role. Your caseload could be dressings, cervical cytology, asthma reviews, COPD reviews, spirometry, diabetic reviews. Working autonomously, but within a supportive team. It will be as varied as we can make it.
About us
We have approximately 12,200 patients with a wide demographic mix from the areas of high deprivation in the centre of Weston to the outlying areas of Uphill, Bleadon and Hutton.
We are open to team members' ongoing development and progression. The atmosphere is fun and inclusive without a top down approach.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Depending on your skills and competencies:-
- dressings
- cervical cytology
- asthma reviews
- COPD reviews
- Spirometry
- diabetes reviews
- requesting bloods and investigations
- vaccinations and immunisations (child and adult)
- injections (medication)
- mix of face to face and telephone consultations with patients
- patient education and support
If you are interested in the role but would like to have an informal chat before applying, we very much welcome that approach. Please email the practice manager in the first instance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Depending on your skills and competencies:-
- dressings
- cervical cytology
- asthma reviews
- COPD reviews
- Spirometry
- diabetes reviews
- requesting bloods and investigations
- vaccinations and immunisations (child and adult)
- injections (medication)
- mix of face to face and telephone consultations with patients
- patient education and support
If you are interested in the role but would like to have an informal chat before applying, we very much welcome that approach. Please email the practice manager in the first instance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma(s) or degree(s) in chronic disease areas (eg COPD, Asthma, Diabetes)
- Sexual health/family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- please see the person specification for further skill and competency areas of interest
Desirable
- please see the person specification for further skill and competency areas of interest
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing & Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma(s) or degree(s) in chronic disease areas (eg COPD, Asthma, Diabetes)
- Sexual health/family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- please see the person specification for further skill and competency areas of interest
Desirable
- please see the person specification for further skill and competency areas of interest
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).
