Practice Nurse
Polden Medical Practice
BRIDGWATER, TA7 9HAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£15,036 to £30,076
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
17 October 2026
16 days leftJob description
Job overview: We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and highly motivated Qualified Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive prim...
Provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within
the practice.
Undertake clinical assessments, treatment, monitoring and
health checks.
Manage and review patients with long-term conditions (LTCs)
or demonstrate a willingness to develop and progress in LTC management.
Administer vaccinations and immunisations and undertake
cervical screening.
Provide wound care and other routine practice nursing
procedures.
Promote health, wellbeing and preventative care through
patient education and lifestyle advice.
Recognise and appropriately escalate changes in patients'
health or clinical condition.
Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with practice
policies, safeguarding, infection control and information governance
Work collaboratively with GPs and the wider
multidisciplinary team.
Job Description Practice Nurse
Job Title: Practice Nurse Responsible to: GP Partners / Practice Manager Accountable to: Lead Nurse Hours: To be agreed Salary: Depending on experience
The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary care team within the GP surgery to provide high quality nursing care to patients. They will deliver evidence-based interventions, support patients in managing long-term conditions, provide preventative health care, and contribute to the effective running of the practice.
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients of all ages.
- Provide/support chronic disease management, lifestyle reviews and pre-diabetic checks.
- Cervical screening (smear tests) and womens health services, training provided.
- Provide immunisations and vaccinations (childhood, travel, influenza, shingles, etc.).
- Wound care, dressings, suture removal, and post-operative care.
- Support infection prevention and control processes.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, pharmacists, social prescribers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Actively participate in clinical meetings, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Provide health promotion and patient education to improve self-care and understanding of conditions.
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records using the practice clinical system (EMIS).
- Ensure compliance with practice policies, CQC standards, and NMC Code of Conduct.
- Support the practice in meeting QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) and enhanced service targets.
- Contribute to infection control, cold chain, and stock management.
- Participate in audits, clinical governance, and appraisal.
- Registered Nurse (NMC) with current PIN.
- Experience in primary care or relevant clinical setting desirable.
- Competent in chronic disease management (or willing to learn), immunisation, wound care, and health screening.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Commitment to professional development and evidence-based practice.
- Empathetic, patient-centred approach.
- Organised and able to prioritise workload.
- Flexible and adaptable to changing needs of the practice.
- Committed to continuous improvement in patient care.
About the Team and Working at Polden Medical Practice
At Polden Medical Practice, you will become part of a
friendly, supportive and committed multidisciplinary team working across our
Edington and Woolavington surgeries.
We are a patient-centred practice with a strong focus on
providing high-quality, personal and caring healthcare. We value teamwork, open
communication and treating colleagues with respect, and we encourage our staff
to share their views and contribute to the ongoing development of the Practice.
Our work ethic is centred around delivering safe, effective
care while supporting one another as a team. We encourage professional
development and the continued development of skills that benefit both our staff
and patients.
As a Practice Nurse, you will have the opportunity to
develop your clinical skills and progress your experience in areas such as
long-term condition management, with support to develop your knowledge and
competencies where required.
We offer a supportive environment where staff are encouraged
to undertake training and continuing professional development. The Practice
also provides regular staff training and opportunities to maintain and develop
essential clinical and professional skills.
If you are looking to join a welcoming team where patient
care, teamwork and professional development are valued, we would be delighted
to hear from you.
Experience
Essential
- Essential
- Experience working as a Registered Nurse.
- Experience of delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care.
- Experience of clinical assessment, monitoring and treatment of patients.
- Experience of working effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Experience of maintaining accurate and confidential clinical records.
- Experience of recognising and appropriately escalating changes in a patient's condition.
Desirable
- Desirable
- Previous experience working in General Practice or Primary Care.
- Experience of managing and reviewing patients with long-term conditions (LTCs).
- Experience in areas such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
- Experience of immunisations, cervical screening and wound care.
- Experience of health promotion and preventative healthcare.
- Experience of clinical audit or quality improvement.
Qualifications
Essential
- Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Competent in cervical cytology
- Competent in childhood immunisations
- Experience of routine vaccination programmes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A kind, professional and collaborative approach to patients and colleagues
- Good organisational and IT skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
- Desirable
- Previous General Practice or Primary Care experience
- Experience in long-term condition management, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease
- Travel health experience
- Independent Prescribing qualification
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
18 September 2026
Last checked
22 September 2026
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