Practice Nurse
Wells Health Centre
Wells, BA5 1XJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
30 October 2026
10 days leftJob description
We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive practice. The successful candidate will provide high-q...
The Practice Nurse will deliver high-quality nursing care within a primary care setting, including chronic disease management, health promotion, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, and routine treatment room services. The role involves supporting patients with long-term conditions, providing health education and advice, undertaking clinical assessments, maintaining accurate patient records, and working collaboratively with GPs and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
We want a kind and
skilled Practice Nurse to join our busy and friendly General Practice team. You
will help give high-quality medical care to our local patients. You will work
with doctors and other health workers to support patient health. A key focus of
this role involves supporting patients living with long-term conditions.
Wells Health Centre is a friendly, forward-thinking NHS GP practice based at Priory Health Park in Wells, Somerset. Our multidisciplinary team provides high-quality, patient-centred primary care to our local community, with a strong focus on safe, effective and accessible services.
Our team includes GPs, nurses, paramedics and other healthcare professionals, supported by experienced administrative and operational colleagues. We value teamwork and recognise that bringing together different skills, experience and perspectives enables us to deliver excellent care and positive outcomes for our patients.
We are part of the West Mendip Primary Care Network, working collaboratively with other local practices and healthcare professionals to provide joined-up care and develop innovative approaches to primary care.
We are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive and welcoming working environment where staff feel valued and have opportunities to learn, develop and progress. We encourage continuous improvement, professional development and collaborative working.
We welcome applications from compassionate, motivated and enthusiastic people who want to make a positive difference to patients and the wider community.
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid NMC registration (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Experience in chronic disease management and diabetes care
- Experience working in general practice or primary care
Desirable
- Post-registration time: A minimum of 1 to 2 years working as a registered nurse
- Immunisations and vaccinations: In-date training for adult and childhood immunisations
- Cytology competency: Training and experience performing cervical smear tests
- Wound management: Advanced tissue viability and complex dressing skills
- Prescribing support: Experience working with Patient Group Directives (PGDs)
- Clinical software: Familiarity with primary care IT systems like EMIS Web
- Audit and governance: Understanding of clinical audit and quality improvement processes
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
7 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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