Long Term Conditions Practice Nurse - Symphony South

Symphony Healthcare Services is seeking an experienced Long Term Conditions / Chronic Disease Nurse, ideally with a specialism / interest in Asthma, COPD and Diabetes. You will become part of a dedicated team based at our Symphony South practices on a part time basis.

You will be an experienced, NMC registered Nurse who, whilst acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of patient care.

You will be able to demonstrate the ability to make differential diagnosis using decision making and problem solving skills whilst making professional autonomous decisions for which they are accountable. You will also possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, with other health care professionals and disciplines, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

Experience in at least one chronic disease area is desirable.

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).

This vacancy is a permanent part time contract of 20 hours per week.

The pay range for this role is £21.26 - £22.72 per hour.