Practice Nurse - GP Practice

Job Summary

Stoke Road Surgery has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly, teaching and training practice. 28.5 hours per week over 3 days (to include Tuesday and Friday until 6.30pm; other hours negotiable). We may consider a full-time position for the right candidate. Pay dependent on experience. Practice Nurse experience desirable. Informal visits welcome (by arrangement).

The post holder is responsible for delivering expert practice nursing skills to the practice population, supported by senior nurses. Duties include monitoring long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities, and advising on evidence-based interventions. Work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet patient needs, support policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.

Stoke Road Surgery was established in 1948 and serves a semi-rural population of nearly 11,000 patients in Bishops Cleeve and surrounding villages. We offer online appointment booking and prescription requests, appointment reminders via text, and early/late appointments. We are a training practice for GPs and nurses of the future and have doctors with special interests in Dermatology, Cardiology, Women’s Health, Diabetes and Gastroenterology.

We also have a dedicated team of nurses, receptionists and admin staff.

4 Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8RP
, United Kingdom

Essential

• Registered Adult Nurse with current NMC registration

Desirable

• Qualified in treatment room nursing including cervical screening; immunisations (travel, children and routine); phlebotomy; dressings; women’s health; routine injections; plus a qualification in a long-term condition (preferably diabetes and CVD); other LTCs considered

Essential

• Expert knowledge of patients with long-term conditions
• Aware of own accountability and scope of practice
• Works well within a team and able to work autonomously
• Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
• IT skills – System One an advantage
• Flexible to cover other staff shifts
• Enthusiastic

Desirable

• Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
• Uses own initiative
• Gets on well with people at all levels
• Experienced in team working
• Able to communicate health promotion strategies

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS check will be required. UK Registration:
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see NHS Careers website.

Stoke Road Surgery, 4 Stoke Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8RP
, United Kingdom. Website:

For questions about the job, contact Lead Nurse Kathryn Ashmore at  or