Job summary Castle Gardens Surgery are looking for an experienced, friendly, and knowledgeable Practice Nurse to work within our existing healthcare team in delivering continued excellent and compassionate care to our patients. Minor injuries/illness would be an advantage. We are based in Great Torrington (EX38 8EU) currently looking after 6800 patients. We take great pride in the supportive and positive working environment we have carefully cultivated. As a close-knit team, we prioritize collaboration, mutual care, and open communication. Our management team is fully accessible and dedicated to supporting employees both personally and in their professional development. Main duties of the job As a high QOF-achieving and forward-thinking practice, we embrace digital advancements while maintaining a traditional approach to accessibility and continuity of care. Additionally, we are an active member of the Torridge Health PCN. The salary for this position will reflect with the candidate's level of experience and expertise. Participation in the NHS pension scheme is available. About us We are seeking a candidate to work three days per week (18 - 24 hours) over Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. For further information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lisa Sloley, Lead Nurse, at lisa.sloleynhs.net. To apply please send a covering letter and CV to Andrea Taylor Practice Manager, oncastlegardenssurgerysmsnhs.net Part-time/Permanent Pay:£17.00-£25.00 per hour Expected hours:18 24 hours per week Benefits: Company pension No weekends Minor Injury and or Diabetes training Licence/Certification NMC (required) Date posted 01 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £22,000 to £25,000 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A4725-25-0000 Job locations Castle Hill Gardens Torrington Devon EX38 8EU Job description Job responsibilities Job Responsibilities: Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols. Provide general and specific health screenings to the Practice patients with referral to senior Nurse / general practitioners as necessary. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nurse and GPs Wound care / Ulcer care / Doppler Removal of Sutures New Patient Medicals / Urinalysis ECGs Travel Clinic, to include vaccinations, medications and advice Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations according to British schedule. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, cervical smears etc and ensure cleanliness of any equipment used. Perform an investigatory procedures requested by the General Practitioners. Job description Job responsibilities Job Responsibilities: Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols. Provide general and specific health screenings to the Practice patients with referral to senior Nurse / general practitioners as necessary. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nurse and GPs Wound care / Ulcer care / Doppler Removal of Sutures New Patient Medicals / Urinalysis ECGs Travel Clinic, to include vaccinations, medications and advice Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations according to British schedule. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, cervical smears etc and ensure cleanliness of any equipment used. Perform an investigatory procedures requested by the General Practitioners. Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered DBS cleared Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered DBS cleared Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. 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 Castle Gardens Surgery Address Castle Hill Gardens Torrington Devon EX38 8EU Employer's website https://castlegardenssurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)