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Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 05 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £35,809.00 to £42,848.65 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £35809.00 - £42848.65 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2026 |
| Location: | Sidmouth, EX10 9YA |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A4646-26-0001 |
Summary
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: Clinical Care and Treatment Assess and triage care needs and provide nursing treatments to patients according to agreed protocols. Conduct reviews of patients with long-term conditions (e.g. cardiovascular disease, diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, etc.) following agreed protocols. Follow up on complex patients, liaise with other healthcare professionals, and arrange follow-ups and ongoing appointments. Perform clinical procedures including dressings, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, venipuncture, ear irrigation, care of central lines, and immunisations as per Patient Group Directions (PGDs). Provide health screening and lifestyle advice within agreed protocols, including new patient health checks and NHS health checks. Assist general practitioners with minor surgery and act as a chaperone as required. Perform cervical smear tests and gynaecological swabs as requested. Carry out clinical measurements such as venepuncture, INR anti-coagulation measurement, blood pressure, height and weight, ECG recording, spirometry/pulse oximetry, Doppler measurement of ABPI, and measurements for compression hosiery. Where the post-holder is an independent prescriber, prescribe medication in accordance with the current legislative framework. Vaccinations and Immunisation Administer childhood vaccinations according to the British schedule and manage the Childhood Immunisation Programme within the Practice. Maintain up-to-date knowledge and training of vaccine schedules, vaccines, and PGDs. Maintain/update vaccination protocols, cascade information to team members, including GPs. Ensure timely ordering of vaccinations, stock rotation, and maintaining appropriate stock levels to ensure the clinic operates efficiently and minimises wastage. Quality of Care and Clinical Governance Knowledge and understanding of QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) processes and outcome measures for identified patient groups. Implement personal responsibility to achieve QOF targets. Work with QOF Lead/Lead Nurse to agree and maintain responsibility for identified QOF areas, produce reports, follow up with patients, and take action to improve outcome measures. Patient Care and Support Ensure a welcoming, caring, and safe environment is provided for patients. Respond appropriately to patient queries, take phone messages, and pass on written and verbal information as needed. Administrative and Organisational Tasks Process pathology specimens as required, such as performing urinalysis, ensuring accurate, complete, and legible documentation of specimens. Complete administrative duties such as completing laboratory request forms and booking appointments for patients as required. Complete accurate documentation associated with patient healthcare and registration within the practice. Maintain adequate levels of stock and materials, and facilitate the efficient and effective use of resources. Report when stock availability falls below acceptable levels. Ensure equipment is checked/maintained according to manufacturers instructions. Safeguarding Policy Adherence: All staff must adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures, promoting a culture of safeguarding throughout the practice in line with established guidelines. Vigilance: Staff are required to remain vigilant to any signs or concerns of abuse, neglect, or exploitation, both within and outside of the practice environment. Reporting Concerns: All staff have a responsibility to report any safeguarding concerns, no matter how small, to the designated safeguarding lead or appropriate individual within the practice, following the practice's reporting procedures. Safeguarding Awareness: Staff should be aware of safeguarding issues, including those affecting vulnerable groups such as children, the elderly, and individuals with mental health or learning difficulties, ensuring they respond appropriately. Training: All staff must complete mandatory safeguarding training, ensuring they are informed and equipped to identify and act on safeguarding concerns in accordance with practice and legal requirements. Confidentiality: Safeguarding information must be handled with the utmost confidentiality, shared only with relevant professionals and authorities in accordance with safeguarding procedures. Collaboration: Staff should support collaboration with external agencies and safeguarding authorities when appropriate, to ensure the welfare and safety of patients is maintained. Confidentiality and Security Data Protection: Ensuring all patient information is kept confidential and secure, following legal and ethical guidelines. Access Control: Managing access to patient records and sensitive information, ensuring only authorised personnel can access it. Policy Compliance: Ensure the practice complies with healthcare regulations and guidelines, such as GDPR and NHS policies. Health and Safety Policy Adherence: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, the Practice Health and Safety Manual and the Practice Infection Control Policy and published procedures. Personal security systems: Will be utilised within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Risks: Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Reporting potential risks to Practice Management team. Training: Undertake and make effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Infection control procedures: Adhere to these procedures and maintain work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards. Equality, Diversity, and Rights Support for Equality and Diversity: Support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues. Rights Recognition: Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a manner consistent with practice procedures, policies, and current legislation. Respect for Privacy and Dignity: Respect the privacy, dignity, needs, and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues. Welcoming and Non-judgmental Behaviour: Behave in a manner that is welcoming, non-judgmental, and respectful of individuals circumstances, feelings, priorities, and rights. Quality Assurance and Improvement Alerting Team Members: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Self-Assessment: Assess own performance and take accountability for actions, either directly or under supervision. Team Effectiveness: Contribute to team effectiveness by reflecting on own and team activities and suggesting improvements. Interagency Collaboration: Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Time Management: Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources. Communication Team Communication: Communicate effectively with other team members. Patient and Carer Communication: Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Alternative Communication Methods: Recognise and respond to people's needs for alternative methods of communication. Contribution to Service Implementation Policy Application: Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance. Policy Discussion: Discuss with team members how policies, standards, and guidelines will affect own work. Audit Participation: Participate in audits where appropriate. System Optimisation: Contributing to the development and implementation of new administrative procedures and technologies to enhance practice efficiency. Personal and Professional Development Training Participation: Participate in any training programs implemented by the practice as part of employment. Performance Review: Engage in an annual individual performance review and take responsibility for maintaining a record of personal and/or professional development. Self-Development: Take responsibility for own development, learning, and performance. Skill Sharing: Demonstrate skills and activities to others undertaking similar work to enhance team capabilities.