Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 02 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Exeter, EX1 2RX |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1306-26-0000 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities Clinical Practice - Deliver a full range of practice nursing services in line with current guidelines - Wound management, including complex and non-complex wounds - Venepuncture and specimen collection - Undertake Doppler studies - Health promotion and patient education - Long term condition management with annual reviews Immunisation & Vaccinations - Administer vaccinations and immunisations including; ~ Childhood immunisations ~ Adult vaccinations ~ Travel immunisations - Administer injections under Individuals Prescription or Patient Group (PGDs) - Ensure safe storage, rotation, cold chain maintenance, and disposal of vaccines and drugs National Screening Programmes - Participate in national and local screening programmes, including: ~ Cervical cytology Infection Prevention & Control - Apply infection control measures in line with local and national guidance, including: ~ Universal hygiene precautions ~ Safe handling of specimens ~ Waste segregation and disposal ~ Decontamination of clinical equipment ~ Sharps injury reporting and management ~ Management of blood and bodily fluid spillages - Support patients and colleagues in maintaining safe infection control practices Emergency Care - Demonstrate competence in emergency management, including: ~ Anaphylaxis ~ Basic Life support and resuscitation Long Term Condition Management Diabetes - Basic understanding of diabetes management - Support diagnosis and make appropriate referrals - Conduct annual reviews - Develop and support patient care plans - Manage hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies in line with practice guidelines Respiratory Disease - Basic understanding of asthma and COPD - Conduct Asthma and COPD annual reviews - Check inhaler technique and measure peak flow - Provide patient education and self-management support - Nebulise patients following assessment by a GP or senior nurse Cardiovascular Disease - Basic understanding of cardiovascular disease - Identify and advise on cardiovascular risk factors (e.g BP, lipids, smoking, diet, exercise) - Support management of hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction, and stroke patients. Womens, Mens and & Family Health - Provide advice on Womens Health, including cervical screening and breast self-awareness - Provide basic advice on health promotion for Mens health issues - Basic understanding of family planning and emergency contraception, with appropriate referral as required. Leadership, Development & Teamworking - Contribute to clinical audit and quality improvement activities - Support and mentor colleagues, including unqualified staff where appropriate - Work effectively as part of a wider practice team - Contribute to the efficient use of nursing resources and stock control - Maintain awareness of current evidence based practice and ethical considerations in general practice The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive and the post holder may be required to undertake additional duties commensurate with the role, experience, and service needs of the practice.