Job summary
Due to upcoming retirement and maternity leave, we are seeking a compassionate, motivated, and experienced Treatment Room Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team. St James Medical Centre and Orchard Medical Centre are busy and progressive GP practices in the Centre of Taunton with a branch site in Norton Fitzwarren.
This is a part-time role working 20 hours per week across Wednesday, Thursday, and Fridays, providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care within our well-equipped treatment rooms.
Applications via NHS JOBS or alternatively, by CV with Covering Letter to Helen Green, Lead Practice Nurse. helen.green54@nhs.net
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities:
Wound care and dressings
Immunisations (including flu, shingles, travel, and childhood vaccines)
Venepuncture
ECGs and blood pressure monitoring
Removal of sutures and clips
Health promotion and screening
Ear irrigation
Support for chronic disease management (as appropriate)
About us
We are a large and friendly Medical Practice with circa18000 patients and working across two sites, in Taunton Town Centre and Norton Fitzwarren.
We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, regular clinical meetings and CPD opportunities. We also offer the NHS Pension Scheme.
Details Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1080-25-0000
Job locations
Coal Orchard
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1JP
Orchard Medical Centre
Morse Road
Norton Fitzwarren
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 6DG
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
PN Treatment Room Practice Nurse
Date of this job description
June 2025
Reviews
At appraisal / learning plan interviews
Post holder
Reports to
Lead Practice Nurse
Weekly hours
20
A. JOB PURPOSE
To support the practice nurse team with the provision of routine treatment room procedures and to provide a one stop near patient testing service for anticoagulation monitoring.
B. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provision of general nursing duties to include:
- phlebotomy and testing specimens
- wound care and management of skin conditions
- assisting with minor ops
- ear washouts
- giving immunisations and vaccinations
- electrocardiography
- blood pressure measurement
- performing travel assessments and giving NHS travel vaccines
Provision of anticoagulation monitoring enhanced service (known as level 4) through near patient testing and use of dosage decision making software programme (INR star).
Promote good health and the prevention of illness by advice on diet and lifestyle
First aid management of emergencies e.g. respiratory, burns, haemorrhage, shock and cardiac arrest
To provide accurate documentation of treatment room activities in patient records using EMIS Web computer system
Compliance with practice clinical protocols and guidelines
To communicate effectively within the wider practice team and external organisations
To take responsibility for own professional development
C. SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The post holder reports directly to the Lead Practice Nurse (the post holders Line Manager) and the Partners. In the absence of the Lead Practice Nurse the post holder will report to a Senior Practice Nurse for advice and guidance.
D. SUPERVISION EXERCISED
The post holder has no day to day line management responsibility and does not directly manage any members of staff.
E. DECISIONSEXERCISED
The post holder is responsible for a wide range of general nursing care tasks and will often work unsupervised. The post holder is required to exercise judgement and take decisions about the care provided to patients. Decisions will be taken in accordance with national, local and practice guidelines and protocols.
F. CREATIVITY
The postholder is a member of a team and the practice is receptive to positive input from all staff about how patient care is organised and delivered. The ongoing development of evidence-based medicine; clinical governance and continuing professional development also afford opportunities for creativity
G. CONTACTS
The postholder has contact with a wide range of people, including patients, GPs, other practice nurses, receptionists, health visitors, community nurses etc
H. EDUCATION
The post holder will be a qualified Registered Nurse and must be able to demonstrate competence. The post holder is required to maintain his/ her own professional knowledge and skills by attending appropriate study days. The post holder will receive formal training needs identification.
I. EXPERIENCE
The post holder will be able to demonstrate experience and competency in relation to a wide range of general treatment room duties.
J. GRADE
Internal grade / designation = Practice Nurse
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title
PN Treatment Room Practice Nurse
Date of this job description
June 2025
Reviews
At appraisal / learning plan interviews
Post holder
Reports to
Lead Practice Nurse
Weekly hours
20
A. JOB PURPOSE
To support the practice nurse team with the provision of routine treatment room procedures and to provide a one stop near patient testing service for anticoagulation monitoring.
B. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provision of general nursing duties to include:
- phlebotomy and testing specimens
- wound care and management of skin conditions
- assisting with minor ops
- ear washouts
- giving immunisations and vaccinations
- electrocardiography
- blood pressure measurement
- performing travel assessments and giving NHS travel vaccines
Provision of anticoagulation monitoring enhanced service (known as level 4) through near patient testing and use of dosage decision making software programme (INR star).
Promote good health and the prevention of illness by advice on diet and lifestyle
First aid management of emergencies e.g. respiratory, burns, haemorrhage, shock and cardiac arrest
To provide accurate documentation of treatment room activities in patient records using EMIS Web computer system
Compliance with practice clinical protocols and guidelines
To communicate effectively within the wider practice team and external organisations
To take responsibility for own professional development
C. SUPERVISION RECEIVED
The post holder reports directly to the Lead Practice Nurse (the post holders Line Manager) and the Partners. In the absence of the Lead Practice Nurse the post holder will report to a Senior Practice Nurse for advice and guidance.
D. SUPERVISION EXERCISED
The post holder has no day to day line management responsibility and does not directly manage any members of staff.
E. DECISIONSEXERCISED
The post holder is responsible for a wide range of general nursing care tasks and will often work unsupervised. The post holder is required to exercise judgement and take decisions about the care provided to patients. Decisions will be taken in accordance with national, local and practice guidelines and protocols.
F. CREATIVITY
The postholder is a member of a team and the practice is receptive to positive input from all staff about how patient care is organised and delivered. The ongoing development of evidence-based medicine; clinical governance and continuing professional development also afford opportunities for creativity
G. CONTACTS
The postholder has contact with a wide range of people, including patients, GPs, other practice nurses, receptionists, health visitors, community nurses etc
H. EDUCATION
The post holder will be a qualified Registered Nurse and must be able to demonstrate competence. The post holder is required to maintain his/ her own professional knowledge and skills by attending appropriate study days. The post holder will receive formal training needs identification.
I. EXPERIENCE
The post holder will be able to demonstrate experience and competency in relation to a wide range of general treatment room duties.
J. GRADE
Internal grade / designation = Practice Nurse
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Qualifications:
* Registered General Nurse (Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council)
* Active and relevant professional registration
Desirable
* Teaching / Mentoring experience and /or qualification
* 3- 5 years post registration experience
* Interpreting and implementing local and National policy agendas for health
* Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
Experience Essential
* Minimum of 1 years post registration experience
* Experience of working in a treatment room or primary care setting
* Experience in wound care, dressings, and injections
* Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice
Desirable
* 3- 5 years post registration experience
* Interpreting and implementing local and National policy agendas for health
* Evidence of working
* autonomously and as part of a team
Knowledge Essential
* Awareness of infection prevention and control
* Understanding of safeguarding procedures
* Knowledge of current nursing practice and NHS protocols
* Competent in using electronic patient records
* Able to document accurately and timely
* Good time management and prioritisation-
* Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Desirable
* Knowledge of QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework
* Understanding of primary care IT systems
Person Specification Qualifications Essential
* Qualifications:
* Registered General Nurse (Currently registered with the Nursing & Midwifery Council)
* Active and relevant professional registration
Desirable
* Teaching / Mentoring experience and /or qualification
* 3- 5 years post registration experience
* Interpreting and implementing local and National policy agendas for health
* Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
Experience Essential
* Minimum of 1 years post registration experience
* Experience of working in a treatment room or primary care setting
* Experience in wound care, dressings, and injections
* Proven ability to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of their own clinical practice
Desirable
* 3- 5 years post registration experience
* Interpreting and implementing local and National policy agendas for health
* Evidence of working
* autonomously and as part of a team
Knowledge Essential
* Awareness of infection prevention and control
* Understanding of safeguarding procedures
* Knowledge of current nursing practice and NHS protocols
* Competent in using electronic patient records
* Able to document accurately and timely
* Good time management and prioritisation-
* Team player with strong interpersonal skills
Desirable
* Knowledge of QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework
* Understanding of primary care IT systems
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
St James Medical Centre
Address
Coal Orchard
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1JP
Employer's website
https://stjamesmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
St James Medical Centre
Address
Coal Orchard
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 1JP
Employer's website
https://stjamesmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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