Practice Nurse

Location: Plymouth, UK
Salary: Up to £47,000 (FTE)
Population: 12,000 patients
Hours: Part-Time/Full-Time

Role Overview

An experienced Practice Nurse role involving:

• Comprehensive primary care nursing duties - including cervical screening, baby and adult immunisations, and chronic disease management.
• Participation in health promotion and preventative care initiatives.
• Use of clinical systems for patient recalls, screening, and documentation.
• Opportunity to work within a training practice, supporting student nurses, GP trainees, paramedics, and physiotherapists.

Main Duties

• Lead or assist in health screening and promotion clinics.
• Manage nursing care for chronic conditions (e.g., Diabetes, COPD, Hypertension, Asthma).
• Deliver specialist care in infection prevention, contraception, cervical cytology, and immunisations.
• Conduct routine treatments: wound care, ECGs, phlebotomy, and general assessments.
• Support review and development of clinical policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC, UK)
• Minimum 2 years post-registration
• Excellent communication, IT, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team
• Knowledge of clinical procedures and policy adherence

Desirable

• Experience in General Practice
• Cervical cytology and immunisation training (adult & child)
• Wound care and chronic disease management (esp. Diabetes)
• Interest or qualification in Diabetes (Level 6 or 7)
• Familiarity with SystmOne and clinical governance

About the Practice

• Innovative and education-focused partnership
• Supports multidisciplinary learning and staff development
• Encourages ongoing training and reflective practice

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV to: