Practice Nurse - Part Time (up to 30 hours per week)

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Dunster, Somerset

Healthii People are delighted to be supporting a highly rated, forward-thinking GP practice in the beautiful village of Dunster, Somerset, as they seek an experienced and compassionate Practice Nurse to join their multidisciplinary team. The role involves working across two modern, well-equipped practice sites within the local area.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse looking for part-time hours (up to 30 per week) within a supportive, innovative environment where professional development is encouraged and high-quality patient care is always the priority.

The practice offers:

• Salary up to £45,000 per annum (pro rata)
• 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• A warm, friendly and collaborative team culture
• Excellent clinical leadership and development opportunities
• Beautiful rural and coastal surroundings

Role Overview

The successful candidate will provide a wide range of nursing services, working autonomously within their professional scope while collaborating closely with the wider clinical team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and support patients with long-term conditions
• Provide a full range of treatment-room services
• Perform cervical cytology
• Deliver evidence-based wound care including Dopplers and suture removal
• Conduct new-patient medicals and urinalysis
• Provide lifestyle and health-promotion advice
• Perform ECGs and venepuncture
• Carry out annual reviews and follow-up care for chronic disease management
• Administer childhood and adult vaccinations under PGDs
• Assist GPs with minor surgery and procedures
• Request pathology tests such as urine cultures and swabs
• Work in line with clinical protocols, escalating as needed

Additional Duties

• Maintain and clean clinical equipment
• Order clinical supplies and manage vaccine stocks
• Keep accurate, comprehensive patient records
• Participate in practice meetings and administrative duties
• Uphold infection-control and confidentiality standards
• Recognise and manage anaphylaxis; perform CPR as per UK guidelines
• Obtain informed consent appropriately
• Undertake occasional home visits

Professional Expectations

• Contribute to service development and continuous improvement
• Participate in clinical governance
• Engage in clinical supervision and CPD
• Support team learning and development

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The practice is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where staff and patients are treated with dignity and respect.

Learning & Development

The practice actively supports ongoing education, offering access to mandatory training, clinical supervision and approved external courses.

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Nurse with a relevant nursing/health degree
• Commitment to ongoing CPD
• Knowledge of long-term condition management
• Strong treatment-room skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage a varied caseload
• Confident using clinical guidelines and protocols
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years post-registration
• Primary care experience
• EMIS or QOF experience
• Audit or quality-improvement experience
• Experience in long-term condition management
• Understanding of local population health needs

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to:
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