About Us
James Fisher Medical Centre is a well-established and successful General Practice located in a residential area of Bournemouth and is a part of the Central Bournemouth PCN.
We provide primary care services to 12,500 patients and employ over 50 hard working colleagues, both clinical and administrative. Our team includes 5 partners, 4 salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, Phlebotomists and Health Care Assistants working alongside administrative, reception teams, as well as network staff.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our fantastic nursing team on a 1-year fixed-term maternity cover contract, starting in November 2026. This may be extended depending on need. Hours will be a minimum of 18 hours per week, up to 37.5 hours per week within the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm, across Monday to Friday.
Newly qualified nurses will also be considered. We will consider full time or part time applicants for this role.
Salary negotiable depending on experience.
Closing Date: 20 August 2026
Job Responsibilities
The core responsibilities are as follows:
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending cervical cytology smear tests and promote breast self-awareness
Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence-based guidelines using additional skills of dopplers, compression, measuring legs for compression hosiery, removal of sutures and staples
Undertake urinalysis and preparation of specimens for path lab investigations
Provide a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise and to sign post appropriately
Offer a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to patients
Take ECGs
Have knowledge of the types of contraception available and to carry out Contraceptive Pill checks
Perform venipuncture according to local guidelines
Maintain annual health reviews including hypertension, cardiovascular disease and diabetic foot checks
Ear examination and awareness of sign posting to other services
Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions
Administer injections under patient specific directions for example B12, Prostap, depo, prolia, nebido and Sayana press
Assist GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings.
Other tasks will include:
Demonstrate and apply knowledge related to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF)
Provide appropriate standards for student nurses supervision and assessment
Able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines
Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines
Chaperone and assist patients who are being examined by another clinician
Use appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
Good IT skills ability to utilize appropriate electronic systems to accurately record data/ system one
Recognize the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults and demonstrate awareness of local safeguarding referral procedures
Able to document accurate and precise consultations according to NMC guidelines
To advise senior nurse of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required
Participate in audits where appropriate
Ensure effective relationships and communications with the Primary Healthcare Team and other agencies
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.
Person Specification (essential unless otherwise stated)
Qualifications
Registered nurse
Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) - Desirable
Nurse prescriber - Desirable
Experience
Experience of working in a primary care environment - Desirable
Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse - Desirable
Experience of chronic disease management - Desirable
Experience of working autonomously
Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Clinical knowledge and skills
Wound care/removal of sutures and staples - Desirable
ECGs - Desirable
Venepuncture - Desirable
Chaperone procedure
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly - Desirable
Travel medicine - Desirable
Diabetes - Desirable
Hypertension - Desirable
Asthma - Desirable
COPD - Desirable
Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel) - Desirable
Women’s health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.) - Desirable
Understand the importance of evidence based practice
Broad knowledge of clinical governance
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs
Understanding of infection prevention and control measures
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area - Desirable
Knowledge of health promotion strategies - Desirable
Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy - Desirable
Skills
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Strong IT skills
Clear, polite telephone manner
Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
EMIS/Systmone/Vision user skills - Desirable
Effective time management (planning and organising)
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Good interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Experience with audits - Desirable
Experience with clinical risk management – Desirable
Personal Qualities
Polite and confident
Flexible and co-operative
Motivated, forward thinker
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Always maintains confidentiality
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Effectively utilise resources
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Other Requirements
Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a practice nurse.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
