About this role
Job summary
Pathfields Practice Network is looking for an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team across our Plymouth sites.
This role would particularly suit a nurse with experience or a strong interest in chronic disease management, including Asthma, COPD, and Diabetes, who is passionate about improving patient outcomes and delivering high-quality, person-centred care for individuals living with long-term conditions.
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.
The successful candidate 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
18 hours per week
Hours and days may be flexible, we welcome a discussion.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent Benefits:
Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking The organisation reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time, at its discretion.
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, including Asthma, COPD, and Diabetes Health promotion and preventative healthcare Supporting patients with long-term conditions through education and care planning Delivering evidence-based nursing care within primary care guidelines Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team Maintaining accurate clinical records using NHS clinical systems Supporting quality improvement initiatives and patient safety standards
Remote duties, where appropriate, may include chronic disease reviews, patient education, care planning, and virtual consultations.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse will support the delivery of a range of clinical services including:
Chronic disease management clinics, including Asthma, COPD, and Diabetes Health promotion and preventative healthcare Supporting patients with long-term conditions through education and care planning Delivering evidence-based nursing care within primary care guidelines Working collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team Maintaining accurate clinical records using NHS clinical systems Supporting quality improvement initiatives and patient safety standards
Remote duties, where appropriate, may include chronic disease reviews, patient education, care planning, and virtual consultations.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration Experience working within Primary Care or General Practice Knowledge and experience in chronic disease management Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Strong organisational and time management skills Commitment to patient-centred care and continuous professional development
Desirable
Knowledge of EMIS or SystmOne clinical systems
Experience Essential
Preferred Skills and Experience (training and development can be supported) 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 in, or an interest in developing skills in, Learning Disability health reviews and assessments Understanding of clinical governance, evidence-based practice, and Patient Group Directions (PGDs)
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
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pathfields.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)