About this role
Job summary
Job Summary
Pathfields Medical Group is looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.
This role would particularly suit a nurse with experience or a strong interest in Learning Disability health reviews and chronic disease management, who is passionate about improving outcomes for patients with complex needs.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality primary care services, supporting patients with long-term conditions and promoting preventative healthcare within our community.
You will be supported by an experienced Lead Nurse who provides clinical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the nursing team, helping to ensure high standards of patient care and ongoing professional development.
Working Pattern
29.5 hours per week
Monday: 08:00 18:00 (30 min lunch) Tuesday: 08:00 18:00 (30 min lunch) Wednesday: 08:00 13:00 Thursday: Non-working day Friday / Saturday: Alternate days 08:00 13:30 Hours and days may be flexible, we welcome a discussion
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
The Practice Nurse will support the delivery of a range of clinical services including:
Chronic disease management clinics (e.g. Diabetes / Asthma / COPD) Learning Disability health checks reviews and assessments Immunisation and vaccination programmes (adult and childhood) Womens health services including cervical cytology and contraception advice Wound care including doppler assessments
About us
About Us
We are an ambitious and diverse GP Practice Network providing care to over 30,000 patients across six sites in Plymouth.
Our multidisciplinary team includes:
GPs Advanced Nurse Practitioners Practice Nurses Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians Paramedics and Physiotherapists Healthcare Assistants and Phlebotomists Patient services and administrative teams With around 140 staff across the organisation, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are encouraged to bring new ideas and contribute to improving services for patients.
Working at Pathfields means being part of a team that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.
Why Join Pathfields?
Supportive and friendly working environment NHS Pension Scheme Cycle to Work Scheme NHS Discount Scheme Opportunities to develop new skills and experience Opportunity to work within a large and diverse multidisciplinary team
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
The Practice Nurse will support the delivery of a range of clinical services including:
Chronic disease management clinics (e.g. Diabetes / Asthma / COPD) Learning Disability health checks reviews and assessments Immunisation and vaccination programmes (adult and childhood) Womens health services including cervical cytology and contraception advice Wound care including doppler assessments
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
The Ideal Candidate Will Have: Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Experience working in primary care as a Practice Nurse Experience managing chronic disease and long-term condition reviews Experience delivering immunisations and vaccination programmes Experience or interest in Learning Disability health reviews and assessments Understanding of clinical governance, evidence-based practice and PGDs Strong communication and teamwork skills Ability to work independently while supporting the wider multidisciplinary team
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 NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Pathfields Medical Group
Address Laira Surgery
95 Pike Road
Plymouth
Devon
PL3 6HG
Employer's website https://www.pathfields.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)