Treatment Room Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | from £14.48 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1RS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 27 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Treatment Room Nurse Location: Salisbury House SurgeryResponsible to: Practice Manager / Lead NurseAccountable to: GP Partners Job Purpose The Treatment Room Nurse will work as an integral member of the practice nursing and wider multidisciplinary team, providing safe, effective and patient-centred nursing care to the practice population. The post holder will be responsible for delivering a range of treatment room services, supporting the management of patients with both acute and ongoing healthcare needs and promoting health and wellbeing wherever appropriate. The post holder will work within their professional competence and in accordance with current NMC standards, practice policies and relevant national guidance. Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesClinical Care The post holder will undertake treatment room duties appropriate to their level of competence and training, which may include: Wound assessment, management and dressings Removal of sutures and clips Administration of medications and injections Vaccinations and immunisations in accordance with relevant protocols and Patient Group Directions Blood pressure monitoring ECG recording Urinalysis and specimen collection Routine health checks and observations NHS Health Checks, where appropriately trained Ear care, where appropriately trained Supporting seasonal vaccination programmes, including influenza and COVID-19 Providing appropriate health promotion and lifestyle advice Recognising changes or deterioration in a patient's condition and escalating appropriately Providing patients and carers with appropriate information, advice and support Maintaining clear, accurate and contemporaneous patient records using the practice clinical system Infection Prevention and Control The post holder will: Follow practice infection prevention and control policies at all times Maintain high standards of cleanliness and clinical safety within the treatment room Use appropriate personal protective equipment Follow procedures relating to the safe handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps Support the safe cleaning, storage and use of clinical equipment Report infection control concerns promptly and appropriately Medicines Management The post holder will: Administer medications safely and within their professional competence Work in accordance with prescriptions, Patient Specific Directions and Patient Group Directions as appropriate Ensure appropriate storage and monitoring of vaccines and medicines, including maintaining the cold chain Report medication errors, incidents or concerns in accordance with practice procedures Safeguarding The post holder will: Recognise potential safeguarding concerns relating to children and vulnerable adults Follow practice safeguarding policies and procedures Escalate concerns promptly to the appropriate safeguarding lead Attend safeguarding training appropriate to the role Professional Responsibilities The post holder will: Maintain current NMC registration Work within the NMC Code and their own scope of professional competence Maintain professional knowledge through continuing professional development Attend relevant training, clinical updates and practice meetings Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and performance reviews Recognise their own limitations and seek advice or support when required Maintain patient confidentiality at all times Team Working The Treatment Room Nurse will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, reception and administrative colleagues and other members of the multidisciplinary team. The post holder will: Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues and patients Contribute positively to the day-to-day running of the practice Participate in clinical and practice meetings where required Support colleagues during periods of increased demand Promote a positive, respectful and supportive working environment Clinical Governance and Quality The post holder will: Work in accordance with practice policies, procedures and clinical protocols Participate in clinical governance, audit and quality improvement activities where appropriate Report significant events, incidents, near misses and patient safety concerns Contribute to learning from incidents and implementing improvements Maintain awareness of relevant NICE, NHS and professional guidance applicable to the role Confidentiality and Data Protection The post holder will have access to confidential information relating to patients, their carers, practice staff and other healthcare professionals. All information must be treated confidentially and handled in accordance with practice policies, UK GDPR, data protection legislation and NHS requirements. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion The post holder will support the practice's commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and treat patients, carers and colleagues with dignity, courtesy and respect. Health and Safety The post holder will take reasonable care for their own health and safety and that of others and will comply with practice health and safety policies and procedures. General This job description is intended to provide an overview of the main responsibilities of the role and is not exhaustive. Duties may develop or change according to the needs of the practice, following appropriate discussion with the post holder. The post holder may also be required to undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the nature and level of the role, provided they are within their professional competence.