• Job Description

  Req#: A2331-25-0003?language=en&page=608&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  Who We Are:St Thomas Medical Group is the second-largest practice in Devon, operating across three purpose-built sites in Exeter. We are a forward-thinking, innovative and outward-facing organisation, passionate about excellent patient care and workforce development.

  We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and motivated Practice Nurse to help us diversify and strengthen our workforce.

  Our Team Includes:

  • 12 GP Partners
  • 23 Salaried GPs
  • 24 Nurses
  • 6 Advanced Nurse Practitioners
  • 4 Paramedics
  • Pharmacists and a Pharmacy Technician
  • First Contact Physiotherapists
  • Health & Wellbeing Coach
  • Occupational Health Therapist
  • Social Prescribers

  This dynamic and skilled team is supported by a committed management team and a strong cohort of administrative and reception staff.

  Main duties of the job

  This is a 12-month maternity cover position with the potential for a permanent role at the end of the contract.

  Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 08:30 17:00

  The ideal candidate will:

  • Have a strong skill mix in general practice nursing

  • Be friendly, approachable, and flexible

  • Have a good sense of humour and enjoy teamwork

  • Be confident working across our three Exeter sites

  • Be familiar with or willing to learn the SystmOne clinical system

  Key Responsibilities

  As a Practice Nurse, your main duties will include:

  • Supporting health promotion and wellbeing activities

  • Creating and reviewing care plans for long-term conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, CVD)

  • Providing routine nursing care in line with best practice (e.g. wound care, health checks)

  • Running chronic disease clinics and making referrals as needed

  • Giving travel health advice and vaccinations

  • Taking bloods and requesting tests when required

  • Keeping clear and accurate clinical records

  • Using appropriate coding and maintaining registers

  • Supporting in clinical emergencies

  • Giving vaccinations to adults and children

  • Advising patients on medicines (within your scope)

  • Recognising and responding to mental health needs

  • Providing opportunistic health advice

  • Guiding and supporting junior nursing staff

  • Taking part in shared learning and local health initiatives

  • Staying up to date with national guidelines and best practice

  About us

  What We're Looking For:The ideal candidate will:

  • Have an excellent skill mix in general practice nursing
  • Be friendly, approachable, and flexible
  • Have a good sense of humour and enjoy being part of a team
  • Be confident in working across our three sites as required
  • Be familiar with or willing to train on SystmOne clinical system

  If you're a dedicated and enthusiastic nurse who enjoys working in a dynamic, patient-focused environment, we would love to hear from you

  Details

  Date posted

  01 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience Competitive rates

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  12 months

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  A2331-25-0003

  Job locations

  St Thomas Health Centre

  Cowick St

  Exeter

  Devon

  EX4 1HJ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  What We're Looking For:The ideal candidate will:

  • Have an excellent skill mix in general practice nursing
  • Be friendly, approachable, and flexible
  • Have a good sense of humour and enjoy being part of a team
  • Be confident in working across our three sites as required
  • Be familiar with or willing to train on SystmOne clinical system

  If you're a dedicated and enthusiastic nurse who enjoys working in a dynamic, patient-focused environment, we would love to hear from you

  Key Responsibilities

  As a Practice Nurse, your main duties will include:

  • Supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
  • Creating and reviewing care plans for patients with long-term conditions, Asthma, Diabetes, CVD etc
  • Providing routine nursing care in line with best practice guidelines (e.g. wound care, health checks)
  • Running chronic disease clinics (e.g. diabetes, asthma) and making referrals when needed
  • Giving travel advice and vaccinations
  • Taking bloods and requesting other tests as required
  • Keeping clear and accurate patient records
  • Ensuring correct coding and maintaining clinical registers
  • Supporting with clinical emergencies when needed
  • Giving vaccinations to adults and children
  • Offering support around medications within your scope of practice
  • Recognising and responding to mental health needs
  • Offering health advice during patient contacts
  • Helping and guiding junior nursing staff
  • Taking part in team learning and local health initiatives
  • Keeping up to date with national guidelines and best practice

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  What We're Looking For:The ideal candidate will:

  • Have an excellent skill mix in general practice nursing
  • Be friendly, approachable, and flexible
  • Have a good sense of humour and enjoy being part of a team
  • Be confident in working across our three sites as required
  • Be familiar with or willing to train on SystmOne clinical system

  If you're a dedicated and enthusiastic nurse who enjoys working in a dynamic, patient-focused environment, we would love to hear from you

  Key Responsibilities

  As a Practice Nurse, your main duties will include:

  • Supporting health promotion and wellbeing initiatives
  • Creating and reviewing care plans for patients with long-term conditions, Asthma, Diabetes, CVD etc
  • Providing routine nursing care in line with best practice guidelines (e.g. wound care, health checks)
  • Running chronic disease clinics (e.g. diabetes, asthma) and making referrals when needed
  • Giving travel advice and vaccinations
  • Taking bloods and requesting other tests as required
  • Keeping clear and accurate patient records
  • Ensuring correct coding and maintaining clinical registers
  • Supporting with clinical emergencies when needed
  • Giving vaccinations to adults and children
  • Offering support around medications within your scope of practice
  • Recognising and responding to mental health needs
  • Offering health advice during patient contacts
  • Helping and guiding junior nursing staff
  • Taking part in team learning and local health initiatives
  • Keeping up to date with national guidelines and best practice

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualifications & Training:
  • Registered Nurse (RGN) with valid NMC registration
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Relevant training and competency in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD)
  • Up-to-date immunisation and vaccination training
  • Cervical cytology training (or willingness to undertake)
  • Training in wound care and infection control procedures

  Desirable

  • Independent or Supplementary Nurse Prescribing qualification (V300)
  • Diploma or additional qualifications in Diabetes or Respiratory Care
  • Cervical cytology (if not already essential in your version)
  • Training in spirometry, ear irrigation, and/or sexual health
  • Mentor/teaching qualification or experience supporting student nurses

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience working within a large or multi-site GP practice
  • Previous experience with nurse-led triage or minor illness management
  • Experience supporting quality improvement initiatives
  • Experience in care planning for patients with complex needs

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Qualifications & Training:
  • Registered Nurse (RGN) with valid NMC registration
  • Evidence of continuing professional development
  • Relevant training and competency in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD)
  • Up-to-date immunisation and vaccination training
  • Cervical cytology training (or willingness to undertake)
  • Training in wound care and infection control procedures

  Desirable

  • Independent or Supplementary Nurse Prescribing qualification (V300)
  • Diploma or additional qualifications in Diabetes or Respiratory Care
  • Cervical cytology (if not already essential in your version)
  • Training in spirometry, ear irrigation, and/or sexual health
  • Mentor/teaching qualification or experience supporting student nurses

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience working within a large or multi-site GP practice
  • Previous experience with nurse-led triage or minor illness management
  • Experience supporting quality improvement initiatives
  • Experience in care planning for patients with complex needs

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  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

  St Thomas Medical Group

  Address

  St Thomas Health Centre

  Cowick St

  Exeter

  Devon

  EX4 1HJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stthomasmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  St Thomas Medical Group

  Address

  St Thomas Health Centre

  Cowick St

  Exeter

  Devon

  EX4 1HJ

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.stthomasmedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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