Practice Nurse

Job Description

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:

  • Diabetes

  • Asthma

  • COPD

  • 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

Whats 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