Job summary

We are seeking a pro-active candidate who will strive to deliver a high standard of patient care.

The main duties of the role include; Diabetes, CVD, Asthma and COPD management.

Although we ideally would like an experienced Practice Nurse who is qualified and experienced in all the long-term conditions above, however, we would welcome applications from nurses who may only have qualifications/experience in one of the specialities.

A qualification in non-medical prescribing would be advantageous.

Previous applicants need not reapply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once enough suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

This autonomous, evidence based, and patient focused role will see the post holder cover clinical sessions for specific patient groups with long-term conditions. Forming part of a small, supportive, and established team, the post holder will play a crucial role in all aspects of nursing practice and can take lead responsibilities in areas of competency or interest.

The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients, sometimes with complex needs, presenting with long-term conditions and acute problems that occur because of their chronic disease. Meanwhile, ensuring the provision of preventative health care to the practice population.

Together with patients and their carers, the postholder will diagnose, provide specialist intervention, treatment, management, and referral to meet their needs.

The post holder will also be enabled to deliver training and peers support to other members of the team as required.

While working autonomously and potentially in isolation, the post holder will work collaboratively with the wider clinical team (Nurses, Pharmacists, Paramedics, GPs, Consultants, Mental Health Practitioners, Operational Colleagues, and others) to support individual patients and the delivery of the right care first time.

About us

Charlotte Keel Medical Practice has a patient population of approximately 19,500 patients. The Practice is at the vibrant & colourful heart of Bristol's inner city, serving a population from all corners of the world and from all walks of life, and passionately believes in responding to all of our patients' cultural & social agendas. The team is enthusiastic, friendly and place a strong emphasis on a supportive environment.

BrisDoc is a proud provider of NHS Healthcare. We have been delivering 'patient care, by people who care' for over twenty years.

We run an exciting range of Primary Care Services, including an Urgent Care Service, GP Practices, and the Homeless Health Service. This enables BrisDoc to offer excellent healthcare 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to over one million people across Bristol, North Somerset & South Glos.

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For questions about the job, please contact Ann Price at People Team Coordinator at Workwithus@brisdoc.org / 01179370900