Practice Nurse

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join our General Practice team as a Treatment Room Nurse. This role is ideally suited to an experienced nurse who is confident in delivering high-quality clinical care within a primary care setting and is looking to develop their career in General Practice.

Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, the post holder will be responsible for delivering a range of treatment room services to our patient population, including wound care, chronic disease monitoring, immunisations, cervical screening, and health promotion activities, in line with practice protocols and national guidelines. Applicants must be an NMC-registered nurse with relevant clinical experience, strong organisational skills, and a patient-centred approach to care.

We are committed to supporting ongoing professional development and welcome applications from nurses who are keen to build their skills within General Practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking practice that values teamwork, learning, and high standards of patient care.

Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients attending the treatment room in line with practice protocols and NHS guidelines.

Undertake a range of treatment room procedures, including, but not limited to wound care (acute and chronic), Travel vaccinations, suture and staple removal, ear care (where trained), ECGs, and phlebotomy.

Administer immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with the national immunisation schedule, patient group directions (PGDs), and local policies.

Perform cervical screening in line with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme (training provided)

Support the monitoring and management of long‑term conditions such as asthma, COPD, hypertension and diabetes, within agreed competencies and under supervision where required.

Carry out health promotion and disease prevention activities, including lifestyle advice, smoking cessation support and signposting to appropriate services.

Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient records using the clinical system in line with information governance and confidentiality requirements.

Contribute to infection prevention and control, cold chain management and safe handling and storage of medicines and vaccines.

Participate in clinical audits, QI activities and the maintenance of clinical standards within the practice.

Engage in ongoing professional development, mandatory training and clinical supervision to support role development within General Practice.

French Weir Health Centre is a well‑established, forward‑thinking GP practice in Taunton, providing safe, effective and compassionate care for a registered population of around 17,500 patients. We are proud of our strong reputation locally and our commitment to delivering high‑quality services that are accessible, inclusive and responsive to the needs of our community.

Our team brings together a wide range of professionals, including GPs, advanced nurse practitioners, practice nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, first contact practitioners and an experienced management and administrative team. We work collaboratively to provide a comprehensive service covering urgent and routine care, chronic disease management, respiratory services, women’s health, minor surgery, immunisations, preventative health promotion and ongoing support for patients with long‑term conditions.

As a training practice, we are dedicated to supporting the next generation of healthcare professionals, including GP registrars, medical students and other trainees. Education, mentorship and continuous professional development are central to our ethos.

We value teamwork, communication and innovation and place great emphasis on supporting staff wellbeing. French Weir Health Centre is an inclusive and supportive workplace where colleagues are encouraged to contribute their ideas and play an active role in shaping services for the benefit of patients.

The Practice Nurse / Treatment Room Nurse will work as part of the General Practice…