Practice Nurse - Symphony Flex​/Zero

Are you a Practice Nurse looking for locum shifts / ad hoc hours, working under a 'zero hours' contract?

Symphony are seeking enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurses to join Symphony Flex, our in-house locum agency.

We are looking for friendly, supportive Nurses to join our GP teams across Somerset. Symphony have 16 practices from Wincanton down to Dulverton and many towns and villages in between.

Wewelcome applications from experienced practice nurses, newly qualified nurses and other registered nurses keen to transition into primary care on a flexible, zero hours basis.

What can Symphony can offer you?

• Full mentorship and training support including guidance from experienced clinicians and opportunities for professional development.
• Structured induction and ongoing education to helpyou build confidence and competence in practice nursing skills.
• A supportive multidisciplinary team environment where your wellbeing and growth are valued.
• Opportunities across multiple Somerset practices urban, rural, and coastal locations available.

Ifyou are ready to make a difference in local primary care and develop your skills in a nurturing environment - apply today!

Hourly rate: £18.64 - £21.76 per hour, plus the option to join the NEST pension scheme and other benefits.

This is a rolling advert, so applications will be checked on a regular basis. If you want to get in touch, before you apply, please email:

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You will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care to our patient population, including chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisations, wound care, and more.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (NMC PIN required)
• A passion for providing high-quality, patient-centred care
• Willingness to undertake training relevant to the role

Established in 2016, Symphony Healthcare Services (Symphony) provides NHS primary care provision across 21 sites within Somerset, linked to 14 general practice contracts. The organisation cares for approximately 132,000 patients and employs around 600 staff.

Symphony is a subsidiary of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and manages its services through the support of a central team (including HR, finance, corporate and operational governance).

Providing NHS services is at the heart of what we do. Specifically, our vision is to be at the forefront of sustainable, high quality general practice, collaborating with our communities to improve experiences and health outcomes. We work closely with our practice teams to grow, enhance, and transform our services for the benefit of patients and staff.

Symphony welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups. When undertaking recruitment and selection for our services, Symphony is committed to equality opportunity for all.

Symphony offers an NHS or NEST Pension, a fantastic range of employee benefits and salary sacrifice schemes (see attached poster), along with flexible working from day of employment and an agile approach to hybrid working (where applicable).

We look forward to hearing from you and receiving your application.

Please see attached job description and person sepecification for a full and etailsed list of duties and role expectattions.

• Minimum 2 years post-registration experience
• At least 1 year recent primary / community nursing experience
• Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines
• Audit
• Research
• Health-needs assessment
• Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries

• Registered first level nurse (degree or RNDA route)
• Clinical supervision training and experience
• MSc or equivalent (level 7 related study)
• Advanced nursing specialist qualification

• Communication skills, both written and verbal
• Communication of difficult messages to patients and families
• Negotiation and conflict management skills
• Change management
• Resource management
• Management of patients with long-term conditions
• Management of patients with complex needs
• Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
• Local and national health policy
• Clinical governance issues in primary care
• Patient group directives and associated policy
• Knowledge of public health issues in the area
• Able to identify determinants on health in the area
• Clinical examination skills

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£18.64 to £22.76 an hour- hourly rate will be offered based on experience.

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