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Job Summary We are a proactive surgery and support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily and apply principles of self‑care. The role will incorporate assessment care for patients presenting with uncomplicated wounds. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations. Experience in this role would be advantageous but training can be given. The main duties of the job are as follows.
Primary Responsibilities
* Smear procedures
* Depo injections
* ECGs
* Removal of clips and sutures
* Wound dressings to include compression bandaging
* Vaccinations to include FLU, Shingles, pneumo, RSV
* Child nasal flu
* Travel vaccinations
* Venepuncture
* Whooping cough vaccination
* Zoladex/Prostap and similar injections
* Housebound visits if applicable
This list is not exhaustive.
About Us We are a large practice with more than 16,500 patients. Our purpose is to work with our patients to promote the health of our growing community, by ensuring excellent patient care is delivered by a friendly, highly motivated and respected health care team. Our close‑knit team is committed to offering high quality, safe and effective care with a focus on providing excellent patient access and continuity of care.
Details
Date posted: 21 October 2025
Pay scheme: Salary depends on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part‑time
Reference number: A1764-25-0005
Job locations: Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH
Job Description The post holder will ideally be an experienced nurse. They will ideally have key practice nursing skills and competencies and should also have experience in managing patients with a long‑term condition. Supported by senior nurses within the practice, you will deliver care within the boundaries of your role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring long‑term conditions, health prevention and screening activities. Experience of working in primary care is desirable but we welcome nursing colleagues from all areas of health provision. Forward thinking, dynamic and enthusiastic candidates with a passion for high standards of professional care are essential, as is the ability to rise to new challenges. In return you will be given support and encouragement to develop your role and contribute to the development and implementation of nursing services whilst working in a supportive and friendly environment.
Person Specification – Qualifications
* RGN Qualified
* Relevant nursing/health degree
* NMC Registration
* Evidence of professional qualifications
* Experience working with the general public
* Experience working in a healthcare setting
* Effective communication skills (written and oral)
* Competent IT skills
* Ability to work as a team member
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to follow policy and procedure
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Motivated
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
* Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Person Specification – Desirable
* Familiarity with SystmOne
* Familiarity with TeamNet
* Other relevant specialist PN diploma/training (Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Family Planning)
* Ability to effectively manage stock
* Management of chronic disease
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.
Employer details Churchdown Surgery
Parton Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JH
Website: https://www.churchdownsurgery.co.uk/
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