Practice Nurse

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse tojoin our team at Dartmouth Medical Practice. This is a permanent position for 22‑30 hours per week. We are a friendly and forward‑thinking practice locatedin beautiful South Hams. We are excited to be recruiting for a Practice Nurse to support our dedicated, well‑established clinical team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to and help shapea progressive practice with a strong focus on teamwork, innovation and patient‑centred care.

Nurse Prescribers are warmly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, cardiovascular disease)

Cervical cytology

Childhood and adult immunisations

Travel vaccinations (where appropriate)

Wound care and dressings

Health promotion and screening

Medication reviews and prescribing (for qualified Nurse Prescribers)

About Dartmouth Medical Practice

Dartmouth Medical Practice is a well‑established, patient‑focused GP practice serving the local community and surrounding areas. We are proud to be part of the South Hams Primary Care Network, working collaboratively with neighbouring practices to enhance and expand patient services across the locality.

We are a 5‑partner GP practice with 2 Associate Partners, delivering high‑quality primary care within a supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

Our multidisciplinary team includes:

• GPs
• Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP)
• Practice Nurses
• First Contact Physiotherapist
• Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
• Registered Nurse Associate
• Experienced administrative and reception team

We are also a training practice, working closely with local universities and Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) to support education and professional development. Teaching and mentorship are important aspects of our practice culture, and we actively support staff development at all levels.

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver exceptional care. The ideal candidate will bring clinical expertise, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude to improving health outcomes for our patients. Your responsibilities will include.

The Practice Nurse will:

Wound care and dressings

Cervical cytology

Childhood and adult immunisations

Travel health advice and vaccinations

ECGs

Blood pressure monitoring

NHS Health Checks

Undertake chronic disease management (as appropriate to competency), including:

Diabetes

Asthma

COPD

CHD

Provide contraceptive advice and sexual health services (with training)

Support screening programmes (e.g. cervical, bowel, NHS Health Checks)

Participate in infection prevention and control measures

Undertake home visits when clinically appropriate

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records in line with professional standards

• NMC Registration
• Cervical Screening training
• Immunisation training
• Long Term Condition Training

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

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.