Part-Time Practice Nurse (12-Month Maternity Cover)View to Permanent
Who We Are:St Thomas Medical Group is the second-largest practice in Devon, operating across three purpose-built sites in Exeter. We are a forward-thinking, innovative and outward-facing organisation, passionate about excellent patient care and workforce development.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated Practice Nurse to help us diversify and strengthen our workforce.
Our Team Includes:
* 12 GP Partners
* 24 Nurses
* 6 Advanced Nurse Practitioners
* 4 Paramedics
* Pharmacists and a Pharmacy Technician
* First Contact Physiotherapists
* Occupational Health Therapist
* Social Prescribers
This dynamic and skilled team is supported by a committed management team and a strong cohort of administrative and reception staff.
Main duties of the job
This is a 12-month maternity cover position with the potential for a permanent role at the end of the contract.
The ideal candidate will:
Have a strong skill mix in general practice nursing
Be friendly, approachable, and flexible
Have a good sense of humour and enjoy teamwork
Be confident working across our three Exeter sites
Be familiar with or willing to learn the SystmOne clinical system
Key Responsibilities
As a Practice Nurse, your main duties will include:
* Supporting health promotion and wellbeing activities
* Creating and reviewing care plans for long-term conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, CVD)
* Providing routine nursing care in line with best practice (e.g. wound care, health checks)
* Running chronic disease clinics and making referrals as needed
* Giving travel health advice and vaccinations
* Taking bloods and requesting tests when required
* Keeping clear and accurate clinical records
* Using appropriate coding and maintaining registers
* Supporting in clinical emergencies
* Giving vaccinations to adults and children
* Advising patients on medicines (within your scope)
* Recognising and responding to mental health needs
* Providing opportunistic health advice
* Guiding and supporting junior nursing staff
* Taking part in shared learning and local health initiatives
* Staying up to date with national guidelines and best practice
About us
What We're Looking For: The ideal candidate will:
* Have an excellent skill mix in general practice nursing
* Be friendly, approachable, and flexible
* Have a good sense of humour and enjoy being part of a team
* Be confident in working across our three sites as required
* Be familiar with or willing to train on SystmOne clinical system
If you're a dedicated and enthusiastic nurse who enjoys working in a dynamic, patient-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
What We're Looking For: The ideal candidate will:
* Have an excellent skill mix in general practice nursing
* Be friendly, approachable, and flexible
* Have a good sense of humour and enjoy being part of a team
* Be confident in working across our three sites as required
* Be familiar with or willing to train on SystmOne clinical system
If you're a dedicated and enthusiastic nurse who enjoys working in a dynamic, patient-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
* Creating and reviewing care plans for patients with long-term conditions, such as asthma, diabetes, CVD
* Providing routine nursing care in line with best practice guidelines (e.g., wound care, health checks)
* Running chronic disease clinics (e.g., diabetes, asthma) and making referrals when needed
* Giving travel advice and vaccinations
* Taking bloods and requesting other tests as required
* Keeping clear and accurate patient records
* Ensuring correct coding and maintaining clinical registers
* Supporting with clinical emergencies when needed
* Giving vaccinations to adults and children
* Offering support around medications within your scope of practice
* Recognising and responding to mental health needs
* Offering health advice during patient contacts
* Helping and guiding junior nursing staff
* Taking part in team learning and local health initiatives
* Keeping up to date with national guidelines and best practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualifications & Training:
* Registered Nurse (RGN) with valid NMC registration
* Evidence of continuing professional development
* Relevant training and competency in chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD)
* Up-to-date immunisation and vaccination training
* Cervical cytology training (or willingness to undertake)
* Training in wound care and infection control procedures
* Independent or Supplementary Nurse Prescribing qualification (V300)
* Diploma or additional qualifications in Diabetes or Respiratory Care
* Cervical cytology (if not already essential in your version)
* Training in spirometry, ear irrigation, and/or sexual health
* Mentor/teaching qualification or experience supporting student nurses
Experience
* Experience working within a large or multi-site GP practice
* Previous experience with nurse-led triage or minor illness management
* Experience supporting quality improvement initiatives
* Experience in care planning for patients with complex needs
Depending on experience, competitive rates.
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