Treatment Room NurseNHS

Job summary

Join Our Friendly and Progressive General Practice Team

We are seeking an enthusiastic, patient-focused Registered Nurse to join our busy and supportive nursing team in a large GP practice with a branch site on the UWE University campus. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Treatment Room Nurse or a motivated Registered Nurse wishing to develop their career within primary care. We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time or job-share opportunities and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

Our Nursing team plays a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our diverse patient population, and we are committed to supporting professional development and career progression. We have a dedicated team of 12 treatment room Nurses, Nurse Associates, HCAs and Phlebotomists, supported by a wider Nursing team of over 25, including specialist Sexual Health Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Home Visiting Frailty Nurses and Urgent Care Practitioners.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide a wide range of treatment room nursing services, including:

Childhood and adult immunisations

Travel health and vaccinations

Seasonal mass vaccine clinics

Wound assessment and management

Venepuncture, physical observations, ECGs and other clinical procedures

Compression therapy and leg ulcer management

Doppler assessments

Administration of prescribed medications and injections

Cervical screening

Health promotion and patient education

Contraception

Long term condition management (where appropriately trained)

Mentoring students

Supporting infection prevention and control standards

Accurate clinical record keeping using the practice clinical system

Supporting Healthcare Assistants, Nursing Assistants and contributing to their development

Working collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, HCAs and the wider multidisciplinary team

Managing stock, ordering and routine safety checks

Job description

Join Our Friendly and Progressive General Practice Team

We are seeking an enthusiastic, patient-focused Registered Nurse to join our busy and supportive nursing team in a large GP practice with a branch site on the UWE University campus. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Treatment Room Nurse or a motivated Registered Nurse wishing to develop their career within primary care. We welcome applications from candidates seeking full-time, part-time or job-share opportunities and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements.

Our Nursing team plays a vital role in delivering high-quality care to our diverse patient population, and we are committed to supporting professional development and career progression. We have a dedicated team of 12 treatment room Nurses, Nurse Associates, HCAs and Phlebotomists, supported by a wider Nursing team of over 25, including specialist Sexual Health Nurses, Mental Health Nurses, Home Visiting Frailty Nurses and Urgent Care Practitioners.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide a wide range of treatment room nursing services, including:

Childhood and adult immunisations

Travel health and vaccinations

Seasonal mass vaccine clinics

Wound assessment and management

Venepuncture, physical observations, ECGs and other clinical procedures

Compression therapy and leg ulcer management

Doppler assessments

Administration of prescribed medications and injections

Cervical screening

Health promotion and patient education

Contraception

Long term condition management (where appropriately trained)

Mentoring students

Supporting infection prevention and control standards

Accurate clinical record keeping using the practice clinical system

Supporting Healthcare Assistants, Nursing Assistants and contributing to their development

Working collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists, HCAs and the wider multidisciplinary team

Managing stock, ordering and routine safety checks

Development Opportunities

We recognise that every nurse brings different skills and experience. While previous treatment room experience is desirable, we welcome applications from highly motivated nurses who can demonstrate transferable skills and a willingness to learn.

The successful candidate will be supported to develop additional competencies and may have opportunities to expand their role in other areas such as:

Develop a specialist 'Link Nurse' role within a clinical area of interest.

Long-Term Condition management clinics.

Respiratory disease management (Asthma and COPD).

Leading in Infection Prevention Control.

Leadership, mentorship and quality improvement projects.

About us

What We Offer

We are committed to creating an environment where staff feel valued, supported and able to develop their careers.

A supportive, welcoming and friendly working environment.

Opportunities for training and career development.

Regular clinical supervision and peer support.

Protected administration time.

Monthly team meetings.

NHS Pension Scheme.

Flexible working arrangements where possible.

Opportunity to work Saturday clinics at time and a half.

The opportunity to make a real difference to your local community.