General Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 05 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bath, BA1 7NP |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5491-26-0000 |
Summary
The Practice Nurse will play a key role in delivering high quality, patient centred nursing care within Batheaston Medical Centre. Working as an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide a wide range of clinical services that reflect the needs of our village community. They will be responsible for assessing, planning and implementing nursing care while maintaining a strong commitment to the core values of the practice, ensuring that every patient receives compassionate, safe and effective support. The role includes undertaking chronic disease management, providing patients with comprehensive reviews and evidence based advice to support self management and ongoing well being. The nurse will also deliver essential services including cervical cytology, routine and travel immunisations, wound care, ear care, health checks and other clinical interventions appropriate to their training and competence. They will maintain high standards of infection control, uphold safe cold chain procedures and contribute to the delivery of national screening, prevention and health promotion programmes. The Practice Nurse will be expected to work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and administrative colleagues, contributing to a cohesive and supportive culture where communication is open and teamwork is valued. They will participate in clinical meetings, quality improvement activity, and the development of practice protocols and pathways, helping to enhance the overall effectiveness of the service. Accurate and timely clinical documentation is essential, as is adherence to professional standards set out by the NMC. As part of a dedicated and close knit nursing team, the post holder will contribute to a working environment characterised by mutual respect, shared learning and a collective commitment to putting patients first. They may also be involved in supporting the development of junior colleagues or students where appropriate. Continuous professional development is encouraged and supported, and the nurse will be expected to keep their skills and knowledge up to date to ensure the delivery of high quality care. Above all, the Practice Nurse will embody the values of Batheaston Medical Centre, providing care that is personal, responsive and rooted in the ethos of a traditional village practice, where the well being of patients remains at the heart of everything we do.