Job SummaryPathfields Medical Group is looking for a qualified Registered Nurse to join our friendly, forward-thinking, and supportive multidisciplinary team as a Practice Nurse.
This role would particularly suit a Practice Nurse with experience in, or a strong interest in, Learning Disability health reviews and chronic disease management. However, we are equally keen to hear from qualified nurses who are motivated to develop these skills, and we will provide the support and training needed to help you achieve this.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for patients with complex needs and reducing health inequalities within our community.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality primary care services, supporting patients with long-term conditions, promoting preventative healthcare, and contributing to the ongoing development of patient-centred services within the practice.
Essential requirement: Applicants must be a qualified Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe 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
Essential Qualifications- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
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)
Personal Attributes- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider multidisciplinary team
About UsWe 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 us?- A genuinely supportive and inclusive team culture where staff wellbeing is prioritised
- Strong clinical leadership, with an experienced Lead Nurse providing mentorship and guidance
- Opportunities for professional development and training, including support to develop specialist skills in Learning Disability health checks and chronic disease management
- A varied role with opportunities to contribute to service development and quality improvement
- Working within a progressive PCN and multidisciplinary team, giving access to a wide skill mix and collaborative working
- A practice committed to innovation and improving patient outcomes
Job responsibilitiesJob SummaryPathfields Medical Group is looking for a qualified Registered Nurse to join our friendly, forward-thinking, and supportive multidisciplinary team as a Practice Nurse.
This role would particularly suit a Practice Nurse with experience in, or a strong interest in, Learning Disability health reviews and chronic disease management. However, we are equally keen to hear from qualified nurses who are motivated to develop these skills, and we will provide the support and training needed to help you achieve this.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about improving outcomes for patients with complex needs and reducing health inequalities within our community.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality primary care services, supporting patients with long-term conditions, promoting preventative healthcare, and contributing to the ongoing development of patient-centred services within the practice.
Essential requirement: Applicants must be a qualified Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Key ResponsibilitiesThe 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
The Ideal Candidate Will HaveEssential Qualifications- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
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)
Personal Attributes- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider multidisciplinary team
Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential- Essential requirement: Applicants must be a qualified Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
Desirable- Preferred Skills and Experience
- 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)
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
