Posted 13 June, 2026
Practice Nurse
Combe Coastal Practice
Ilfracombe, Devon EX34 8EG, United Kingdom
Full Time
Reference: 702577656
Job summary We are looking for a practice nurse to join our friendly,supportive and committed Practice Team. The successful individual will...
Job summary
We are looking for a practice nurse to join our friendly,supportive and committed Practice Team. The successful individual will beresponsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part ofthe practice multidisciplinary team and delivering care within their scope ofpractice to the our patient population. The practice nurse will beresponsible for a number of clinical areas within the treatment room,health promotion and prevention.
Main duties of the job
- Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence based guidelines, including Dopplers and removal of sutures
- Undertake Cervical Cytology
- Offer lifestyle advice as appropriate.
- Undertake ECGs
- Undertake Venepuncture
- Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions
- Carry out Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations/travel vacinnations
- Provide Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and other clinical procedures
- Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
- Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
About us
With over 18,000registered patients Combe Coastal Practice is the largest GP Practice in NorthDevon. Our main surgery is in Ilfracombe with branch surgeries at Combe Martinand Woolacombe.
Combe CoastalPractice is a busy teaching Practice with 12 GP partners and 6 salaried GPs. Wehave strong management, nursing teams and admin teams.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing nursing services to the patients of thepractice including treatment, screening and advice and vaccinations in order tomeet the health care needs of the practice population.
Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the post holder will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of the highest standards of safe and effective nursing care to the whole practice population.
Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients as required by the Gps, including venepuncture, wound assessment and dressings, ear syringing, ECGs, cervical screening and Vaccinations.
They will manage the provision of child immunisations to agreed protocols.
They will work collaboratively with the whole practice team to meet the needs of patients, with reference to practice agreed protocols and guidelines, providing nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and GPs.
To provide general and specific health screening, including cervical cytology and new patient checks, to agreed protocols with referral to Gp if necessary.
To advise patients on travel healthcare, to plan and give holiday immunisations schedules and provide other prophylactic injection programmes as required.
To undertake health education using all available resources and to organise health education where needed
To ensure adequate Treatment Room supplies are held, and that all equipment in this area is clean and well maintained.
To organise and maintain appropriate registers and accurate records.
To maintain professional development by attending courses and study days as agreed with GPs/Management team
To carry out community work as required by the GPs.
To participate in clinical audit activities.
To participate in the education and training of other Practice Nurses or other disciplines within the Practice.
To be fully aware of personal responsibilities regarding Health & Safety in the Practice
General Duties
Maintain the highest standards of infection control at all times, maintaining own work areas in a tidy, clean, safe and free from hazards. Initiation of remedial/corrective action where needed or escalation to the management team.
Provide comprehensive travel health advice for patients prior to travel including malaria prophylaxis, safe sex, sun protection, food hygiene, first aid and emergency medication, health insurance and vaccinations
Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Be competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines and drugs and that adequate stock levels are maintained including the ordering of vaccinations.
Undertake procedures including: venepuncture, BP management, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, ECGs, cervical cytology, wound management, Dopplers, removal of sutures, ear care and syringing.
Provide support and chaperoning to the doctors for minor surgery and other procedures such as coil fittings
Promote health and wellbeing, giving general education advice on diet, contraception, smoking, chronic disease management, exercise etc.
Travel advice and vaccinations.
Initiate and carry out programmes of health screening as agreed with the practice clinical team
Advise, support and encourage individuals, families and groups to address issues which affect their health and social wellbeing
Demonstrate awareness of safeguarding issues and promoting the protection of vulnerable adults and children
Carry out spillage control and decontamination procedures
Contribute to the practice achieving its PMS contract and QOF obligations
Safe management of sharps procedures including use, storage and disposal
Ensure all data protection requirements are met when gathering, recording and storing patient data
Liaise and maintain good working relationships with all members of the practice team. Work within the multi-disciplinary team within the practice and across the wider health system
Work within the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist inpromoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security asdefined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
Using personal security systems within theworkplace according to practice guidelines
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
Reporting potential risks identified.
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support theequality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognizes the importanceof peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practiceprocedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs andbeliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to andof the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelingspriorities and rights.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive tomaintain quality within the practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of qualityand risk
Assess own performance and take accountabilityfor own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team byreflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improveand enhance the teams performance
Work effectively with individuals in otheragencies to meet patients needs
Effectively manage own time, workload andresources.
Participate in clinical audit
Communication and Liaison:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effectivecommunication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
As well as the nursing team, thereis a need to work closely with reception and office staff to ensure the smoothrunning of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevantperson and ensuring everyone is aware of the different roles within the nursingteam.
Working Conditions and Risks
Exposure to body fluids, blood, wounds etc.
Occasional exposure to aggressive behaviours
Occasional requirement to undertake home visits
Termsand Conditions
Pension Arrangements: You will be auto enrolled into the NHSPensions Scheme subject to terms and conditions of the scheme.
Health Assessment: This post is subject to asatisfactory pre-employment health assessment
Criminal Records: The successful applicantwill be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check (Paid for by thePractice). Due to the nature of the work, this post is exempt from theprovisions of the Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974. Applicants are notentitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes arespent and failure to do so could result in disciplinary action or dismissal
NMC: Thepost is subject to the successful candidate holding and maintaining a current,full NMC registration
Data Protection: All members of staffare bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and any breachesof the Act of the confidential nature of the work of this post could lead todismissal
General: The post holder mustcomply at all times with the Practice Health and Safety Policies and report anyincidents to the Management Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing nursing services to the patients of thepractice including treatment, screening and advice and vaccinations in order tomeet the health care needs of the practice population.
Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the post holder will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.
The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of the highest standards of safe and effective nursing care to the whole practice population.
Clinically, the focus of the role is the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients as required by the Gps, including venepuncture, wound assessment and dressings, ear syringing, ECGs, cervical screening and Vaccinations.
They will manage the provision of child immunisations to agreed protocols.
They will work collaboratively with the whole practice team to meet the needs of patients, with reference to practice agreed protocols and guidelines, providing nursing treatments to patients both independently and in participation with nurse colleagues and GPs.
To provide general and specific health screening, including cervical cytology and new patient checks, to agreed protocols with referral to Gp if necessary.
To advise patients on travel healthcare, to plan and give holiday immunisations schedules and provide other prophylactic injection programmes as required.
To undertake health education using all available resources and to organise health education where needed
To ensure adequate Treatment Room supplies are held, and that all equipment in this area is clean and well maintained.
To organise and maintain appropriate registers and accurate records.
To maintain professional development by attending courses and study days as agreed with GPs/Management team
To carry out community work as required by the GPs.
To participate in clinical audit activities.
To participate in the education and training of other Practice Nurses or other disciplines within the Practice.
To be fully aware of personal responsibilities regarding Health & Safety in the Practice
General Duties
Maintain the highest standards of infection control at all times, maintaining own work areas in a tidy, clean, safe and free from hazards. Initiation of remedial/corrective action where needed or escalation to the management team.
Provide comprehensive travel health advice for patients prior to travel including malaria prophylaxis, safe sex, sun protection, food hygiene, first aid and emergency medication, health insurance and vaccinations
Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Be competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposals of vaccines and drugs and that adequate stock levels are maintained including the ordering of vaccinations.
Undertake procedures including: venepuncture, BP management, urinalysis, pregnancy testing, ECGs, cervical cytology, wound management, Dopplers, removal of sutures, ear care and syringing.
Provide support and chaperoning to the doctors for minor surgery and other procedures such as coil fittings
Promote health and wellbeing, giving general education advice on diet, contraception, smoking, chronic disease management, exercise etc.
Travel advice and vaccinations.
Initiate and carry out programmes of health screening as agreed with the practice clinical team
Advise, support and encourage individuals, families and groups to address issues which affect their health and social wellbeing
Demonstrate awareness of safeguarding issues and promoting the protection of vulnerable adults and children
Carry out spillage control and decontamination procedures
Contribute to the practice achieving its PMS contract and QOF obligations
Safe management of sharps procedures including use, storage and disposal
Ensure all data protection requirements are met when gathering, recording and storing patient data
Liaise and maintain good working relationships with all members of the practice team. Work within the multi-disciplinary team within the practice and across the wider health system
Work within the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist inpromoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security asdefined in the practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
Using personal security systems within theworkplace according to practice guidelines
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
Reporting potential risks identified.
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support theequality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognizes the importanceof peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practiceprocedures and policies, and current legislation
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs andbeliefs of patients, carers and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to andof the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelingspriorities and rights.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive tomaintain quality within the practice, and will:
Alert other team members to issues of qualityand risk
Assess own performance and take accountabilityfor own actions, either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team byreflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improveand enhance the teams performance
Work effectively with individuals in otheragencies to meet patients needs
Effectively manage own time, workload andresources.
Participate in clinical audit
Communication and Liaison:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effectivecommunication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members
Communicate effectively with patients and carers
Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
As well as the nursing team, thereis a need to work closely with reception and office staff to ensure the smoothrunning of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevantperson and ensuring everyone is aware of the different roles within the nursingteam.
Working Conditions and Risks
Exposure to body fluids, blood, wounds etc.
Occasional exposure to aggressive behaviours
Occasional requirement to undertake home visits
Termsand Conditions
Pension Arrangements: You will be auto enrolled into the NHSPensions Scheme subject to terms and conditions of the scheme.
Health Assessment: This post is subject to asatisfactory pre-employment health assessment
Criminal Records: The successful applicantwill be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check (Paid for by thePractice). Due to the nature of the work, this post is exempt from theprovisions of the Rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974. Applicants are notentitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes arespent and failure to do so could result in disciplinary action or dismissal
NMC: Thepost is subject to the successful candidate holding and maintaining a current,full NMC registration
Data Protection: All members of staffare bound by the requirements of the Data Protection Act 2018 and any breachesof the Act of the confidential nature of the work of this post could lead todismissal
General: The post holder mustcomply at all times with the Practice Health and Safety Policies and report anyincidents to the Management Team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Basic life support skills
- Clinical practice nursing skills
- Working in a primary care environment
- Effective communication skills
- Up to date training in childhood immunisations
- Health promotion
- Family planning
- Working with clinical system (SystmOne)
Essential
- Adult Nursing Qualification degree/diploma
- Minimum 2 years post registration
- Previous practice nurse experience
- Current NMC registration
- Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice
- Ear Care
- Cervical cytology qualification
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Basic life support skills
- Clinical practice nursing skills
- Working in a primary care environment
- Effective communication skills
- Up to date training in childhood immunisations
- Health promotion
- Family planning
- Working with clinical system (SystmOne)
Essential
- Adult Nursing Qualification degree/diploma
- Minimum 2 years post registration
- Previous practice nurse experience
- Current NMC registration
- Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice
- Ear Care
- Cervical cytology qualification
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
Employer details
Employer name
Combe Coastal Practice
Address
The Medical Centre
St Brannocks Road
Ilfracombe
Devon
EX34 8EG
United Kingdom
Employer's website
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