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We are looking for an enthusiastic practice nurse to join our friendly team and play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-focused healthcare to our diverse practice population.

The surgery prides itself on very high patient satisfaction scores and continuity of care. We maintain the best of traditional general practice whilst adopting new approaches that help us reach our goals. We work as a team and maintain an open-door policy where all staff have a voice and are able to access advice and support.

About the Role

As a Practice Nurse you will be at the heart of our clinical team, providing comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of needs. A key focus of the role is delivering evidence-based care for individuals with long-term conditions as well as promoting and delivering preventative healthcare initiatives that improve overall community wellbeing.

You will use your clinical expertise and sound judgement to ensure safe, effective decision-making while delivering compassionate, personalised care. This is an opportunity to truly utilise and develop your skills in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Applications from both experienced and more recently qualified nurses will be considered. Informal visits are encouraged.

Main duties of the job

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice to the whole practice population. Key elements of the role are the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long-term conditions and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. They will demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and provide expert care in the management of patients.

The post holder is expected to work collaboratively with all members of the practice team to meet the needs of patients and support practice objectives, policies and procedures. The post holder will work within their scope of practice and in accordance with local policies and procedures and the NMC Code of Professional Conduct: Standards for conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives.

Overview of your organisation

Milborne Port Surgery is a purpose built, modern GP practice in pretty Somerset village, close to the Dorset border. Our smaller branch surgery is in the village of Templecombe.

We are a very friendly team and we arrange regular staff social events and whole-practice meetings. We have a wide range of staff working at the practice including GPs, Pharmacists, a Paramedic, Practice Nurse and HCAs. Our patient population is just under 7500.

We are looking for a candidate who fits in well with the ethos of the practice.

Our priorities are great patient care, work-life balance and teamwork.