Practice Nurse

Bramley Village Health And Wellbeing Centre; North Tawton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuller and Forbes Partnership is recruiting a Practice Nurse for Queens Medical Centre in Barnstaple, Devon. The post is a full-time, permanent position, requiring 37.5 hours per week with occasional travel to a branch site.

You will join a multidisciplinary team providing chronic disease management, vaccinations, health promotion, and routine nursing care, with opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a primary care setting.
• Competent IT and data management skills.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care including wound management, vaccinations, phlebotomy, and chronic disease management.
• Conduct health assessments and routine procedures such as ECGs and blood pressure monitoring.
• Develop and implement treatment plans for acute and chronic conditions with the care team.
• Administer vaccines according to national schedules and record immunisations.
• Maintain accurate patient records and use EMIS for data entry.
• Collaborate with GPs, Lead Nurse, and other professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in clinical audits and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Primary care nursing

Immunisations

Chronic disease management

Infection control

Patient education

EMIS

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Job summary

Queens Medical Centre is looking to recruit a Practice Nurse to work 37.5 hours per week. The surgery has 1 branch site in addition to our main site. You will be given a base site but occasional travel across to the branch site may be needed. Our branch site is Lynton Health Centre, Lynton.

The surgery has a team of Practice Nurses, NA's and HCAs who work alongside our team of GPs, ANPs and PCN colleagues to provide excellent patient care.

We are looking for applicants with experience in Chronic Disease Management to provide effective Long Term condition management to our 11,500 patients.

The organisation is also committed to providing and supporting staff development via internal and external training.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse is essential in providing comprehensive nursing care, focusing on patient assessment, treatment, and management within a primary care setting. This role involves a variety of clinical tasks including chronic disease management, minor ailment treatment, immunisations, and health education. The Practice Nurse will work under the guidance and supervision of our Nurse Lead / Director of Nursing in order to contribute to the practice's goals by delivering high-quality patient care and participating in health promotion initiatives.

The Practice Nurse is expected to perform clinical procedures and manage patient follow-ups, ensuring the delivery of care is in accordance with the latest clinical guidelines and within the scope of practice. This position requires excellent nursing skills, a knowledge of Infection Prevention Control, a patient-centred approach to care, and the ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team to improve health outcomes.

About us

The Fuller and Forbes Healthcare Group is a primary care provider with practices currently in Leeds, Devon, Burnley and Gateshead. The surgeries are made up of a diversified clinical teams consisting of GP's, GP Registrars, ANPs, ACPs, and a nursing team, with clinical supervision and mentorship by GPs to medical students.

The organisation is patient-driven and has used patient feedback in the past to develop innovative services such as a bespoke smart phone app, patient-centred practice websites, joint working with the third sector and a bespoke e-consultation service.

Our vision is to enable to patients to live longer healthier lives that are full, active and meaningful.

Job responsibilities

Clinical Responsibilities

• Treatment room: Provide general treatment room nursing care such as wound management, vaccinations, phlebotomy, and chronic disease management.
• Assessments and Procedures: Conduct health assessments, screenings, and routine procedures such as ECGs, and blood pressure monitoring.
• Treatment Planning: Implement treatment plans for a wide range of acute and chronic conditions in collaboration with the wider healthcare professionals.

Health Promotion and Education

• Health promotion and prevention: delivery a range of health care services that support health promotion and prevention including sexual health, and participate in public health programs and initiatives to promote wellness and disease prevention within the community.
• Patient Education: Deliver educational support to patients on health management, disease prevention, and lifestyle modifications.

Chronic Disease Management

• Specialised care: Organise and run specialised clinics relating to long term conditions management such as: asthma, COPD, Diabetes and other relevant nurse-led clinical areas.
• Care Protocols: Follow protocols for the management of chronic diseases and chronic disease registers such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, and cardiovascular disease.
• Patient Monitoring: Regularly review and monitor patient health status and adjust care plans as necessary.

Immunisation and Vaccination

• Vaccination Schedules: Administer vaccines according to national immunisation schedules.
• Patient Follow-Up: Ensure proper follow-up and record management for vaccinations and immunisations.

Administrative and Record Keeping

• Documentation: Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with GDPR.
• Data Management: Utilise EMIS to enter patient data and retrieve patient information efficiently.

Team Collaboration

• Multi-disciplinary Teamwork: Work closely with GPs, Lead Nurse, and other healthcare professionals to ensure cohesive patient care and service delivery.
• Professional Development: Engage in continuous professional development to keep up-to-date with the latest healthcare practices and innovations.
• Students and supervision: Facilitate learning experiences of other clinicians, including trainees, provide supervision, and promote shared learning.

Quality Improvement

• Clinical Audits: Participate in clinical audits and contribute to quality improvement meetings to enhance care standards.
• Feedback Implementation: Act on patient and staff feedback to improve clinical practices and healthcare outcomes.
• Infection Control: Oversee and adhere to strict infection control protocols, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and hand hygiene practices. Undertake IPC audits.
• Cold chain and drug stock: Safeguard and contribute to effective cold chain compliancy, ensure appropriate systems are in place and adhered to in regard to drug stock safety and rotation.

Miscellaneous

The Practice recognises that the role of the Practice Nurse is wide and varied is evolving in nature. Therefore, this job description is not intended to be exhaustive and there will be other tasks and duties that the post holder will be expected to perform within what is ordinarily expected of this role.

Person Specification

Essential

• Previous experience in a primary care setting, with a strong understanding of public health and preventative care measures.
• Competent IT skills. A good knowledge of all things infection control related.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and prioritize workload effectively.
• Proficient in a range of nursing procedures, including immunisations, chronic disease management, wound care, and health screenings.
• Capable of performing diagnostic tests such as ECGs accurately and competently.

Desirable

• Proven ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to collaborative practice and continuous professional development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, essential for educating patients and interacting with other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to convey complex information clearly and sensitively, adapting the message for diverse audiences.
• Long Term condition experience with knowledge of QOF and locality scheme targets.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Fuller and Forbes Partnership

Address

Queens Medical Centre, 6-7 Queen Street, BARNSTAPLE, Devon, EX32 8HY, United Kingdom

Employer's website

http://bramleyonline.co.uk/

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact: Practice Manager, Caitlin Hadley, [e-mail], 01271341907

Details

Date posted: 26 October 2026 Pay scheme: Other Salary: Depending on experience Contract: Permanent Working pattern: Full-time Reference number: A2381-26-0018 Job locations: Queens Medical Centre, 6-7 Queen Street, BARNSTAPLE, Devon, EX32 8HY, United Kingdom

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