Job Title: Locum Practice Nurse (Multi-Site)
Location: Taunton and Surrounding Areas, Somerset
Working Pattern: Flexible (Days and Hours to Suit)
Contract Type: Locum / Temporary
Job Summary
We are currently recruiting an experienced and adaptable Locum Practice Nurse to support a number of GP practices across Taunton and the wider Somerset area. This is a flexible opportunity offering a variety of shifts and working patterns to suit your availability.
The role will involve working across multiple sites, delivering high-quality nursing care through a combination of treatment room duties and long-term condition management.
Key Responsibilities
Treatment Room Duties
* Wound care and dressings (acute and chronic wounds)
* Immunisations and vaccinations (including seasonal and routine programmes)
* Cervical cytology (smear tests)
* Phlebotomy
* Blood pressure monitoring and NHS health checks
* ECG recording
* Infection prevention and control
Long-Term Condition Management
* Conducting and/or supporting reviews for patients with chronic conditions, including:
o Diabetes
o Asthma
o COPD
o Hypertension
* Patient education, self-management support, and lifestyle advice
* Monitoring and documenting patient progress
* Supporting care planning in line with practice protocols
Person Specification
Essential
* Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
* Previous experience within primary care / GP practice settings
* Competence in treatment room skills, including immunisations and cytology
* Experience in long-term condition management
* Ability to work independently across multiple sites
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Excellent communication and patient care skills
Desirable
* Chronic disease management qualifications
* Experience using GP clinical systems such as EMIS, SystmOne, or Vision
* Up-to-date mandatory training and immunisation status
What’s on Offer
* Flexible working days and hours to fit around your schedule
* Opportunity to work across a variety of practice settings
* Competitive locum rates
* Supportive teams across multiple sites
* Varied and engaging workload
Additional Information
* Travel between sites within Taunton and surrounding Somerset areas will be required
* Candidates must be able to adapt quickly to different practice environments and systems
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