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Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a new member of our nursing team at Carnon Downs Surgery. We have a vacancy to replace an experienced General Practice Nurse as we are potentially reshaping the current format of our nursing team. We are looking to recruit an experienced Registered Nurse who will be part of this team working alongside our other Nurses, a Nursing Associate and 2 Healthcare Assistants, one of which is just about to start training as a Nursing Associate.
Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a new member of our nursing team at Carnon Downs Surgery. We have a vacancy to replace an experienced General Practice Nurse as we are potentially reshaping the current format of our nursing team. We are looking to recruit an experienced Registered Nurse who will be part of this team working alongside our other Nurses, a Nursing Associate and 2 Healthcare Assistants, one of which is just about to start training as a Nursing Associate.
Main duties of the job
We would love to welcome a forward-thinking and patient member to our team to run independent clinics which will include cytology, wound management (including compression), immunisations and phlebotomy. Experience with Long Term Conditions management would be an advantage.
You will be keen and supported to develop your own skills and knowledge and be willing to undertake training where necessary.
About Us
About Us
Carnon Downs is a friendly surgery, committed to best patient care and serving our community of approximately 6000 patients.
We are a four partnered surgery near to Truro in Cornwall. We are seeking a friendly, enthusiastic, highly motivated, forward thinking, and committed person.
Please go to our website to read more about the team and our practice which is located between Truro, Falmouth and Redruth.
www.carnondownssurgery.nhs.uk
Details
Date posted
14 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A3328-25-0005
Job locations
The Surgery
Bissoe Road
Carnon Downs
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6JD
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Assist In And Perform Routine Tasks Related To Patient Care As Directed By The Practice Manager, Lead Nurse And GP Partners Including But Not Limited To:
Cytology, Wound management, Immunisations, Phlebotomy, and all treatment room tasks. Long Term Condition management would be an advantage but not essential. The Post holder must be keen and willing to supervise student nurses and support junior members of the team. This role will have ongoing training support and progression opportunities.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Assist In And Perform Routine Tasks Related To Patient Care As Directed By The Practice Manager, Lead Nurse And GP Partners Including But Not Limited To:
Cytology, Wound management, Immunisations, Phlebotomy, and all treatment room tasks. Long Term Condition management would be an advantage but not essential. The Post holder must be keen and willing to supervise student nurses and support junior members of the team. This role will have ongoing training support and progression opportunities.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
* DESIRABLE
* Long Term Conditions Management
* Wound care and treatment room patient care
* Cytology
* Travel vaccinations (desired but not essential)
* INR/Warfarin monitoring.
* Contraception advice and reviews.
* Knowledge of Systm1
* OTHER ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS INCLUDE:
* Maintaining equipment used by the nurses and GPs.
* Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
* Maintaining general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms.
* Working effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
* Effectively managing own time, workload, and resources
* Working within the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
* Knowledge and training on SystmOne
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to work on own initiative.
* Ability to support and supervise student nurses and junior members of the team.
* Flexibility to cross cover if required.
Qualifications
Essential
* NMC Registered
Person Specification
Essential
* NMC Registered
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
Carnon Downs Surgery
Address
The Surgery
Bissoe Road
Carnon Downs
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6JD
Employer's website
https://www.carnondownssurgery.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Carnon Downs Surgery
Address
The Surgery
Bissoe Road
Carnon Downs
Truro
Cornwall
TR3 6JD
Employer's website
https://www.carnondownssurgery.co.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Part-time
Job function
* Job function
Health Care Provider
* Industries
Hospitals
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