Current Vacancies

Due to the restructuring of our nursing team, a unique opportunity now exists to become part of our rural dispensing practice on a part time basis, Monday to Friday. The Partners are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, motivated, and proactive nurse to complement our small, friendly team of clinicians.
At Brent Area Medical Centre, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate care to all our patients. We are a forward-thinking healthcare provider, committed to improving patient outcomes and investing in the professional development of our staff. We are looking for a skilled, dynamic, and motivated
Practice Nurse to join our dedicated team

We are based in the village of East Brent, 5 minutes from Junction 22 of the M5 and only 10 minutes from the coast.

We are above all looking for someone who is a good fit for our team and will find it easy to fit in with our shared philosophy with the existing staff. We are seeking a well-rounded clinician with excellent clinical skills. We would be happy to encourage development into additional areas should they have a particular preference.
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Job Overview:
As a Practice Nurse, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality clinical care to our patients. You will work closely with our GPs, healthcare assistants, and other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide a wide range of services, including chronic disease management, health promotion, vaccinations, and routine nursing care. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a busy and rewarding primary care setting, with the flexibility to support patients’ diverse healthcare needs.
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Key Responsibilities:
• Provide routine nursing care, including blood pressure checks, health screening, wound care, smears, medication reviews and immunisations.
• Assist with chronic disease management for conditions such as diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
• Provide health promotion advice, including smoking cessation, weight management, and healthy living.
• Perform phlebotomy (blood sample collection) and other diagnostic tests as required.
• Deliver sexual health advice and family planning services, including contraception and sexual health screenings.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all patient interactions, maintaining high standards of record-keeping in line with practice policies.
• Participate in the delivery of vaccination programmes, including flu vaccinations and childhood immunisations.
• Support patients with preventative care and long-term health management, encouraging lifestyle changes.
• Work closely with the wider healthcare team, ensuring patient care is seamless and integrated.
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Skills & Qualifications:
Essential:
• Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration.
• Proven experience as a Registered Nurse in a GP setting, ideally in primary care.
• Experience in chronic disease management, including managing conditions like diabetes, asthma, hypertension, and COPD.
• Proficient in basic nursing skills, such as wound care, blood pressure monitoring, immunisations, smear taking and phlebotomy.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with patients and work effectively within a team.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage time effectively in a busy practice environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and improving clinical skills.
Desirable:
• Experience in providing sexual health advice, contraception, and family planning services.
• Immunisation training, including childhood vaccines and flu vaccinations.
• Phlebotomy qualification (blood sample collection).
• Experience using electronic health record systems, such as SystmOne or EMIS Web.
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Why Join Us?
• Supportive Environment: You will be part of a collaborative, friendly, and supportive team that values professional development.
• Continuous Learning: We provide ongoing professional development opportunities to help you stay up-to-date with best practices in primary care.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working options available to ensure a good work-life balance.
• Competitive Salary: Competitive salary, dependent on experience, plus NHS pension.
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