Pathfields Medical Group

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 01 June 2026

Job summary

Job Summary

Pathfields Medical Group is looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team.

This role would particularly suit a nurse with experience or a strong interest in Learning Disability health reviews and chronic disease management, who is passionate about improving outcomes for patients with complex needs.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality primary care services, supporting patients with long-term conditions and promoting preventative healthcare within our community.

You will be supported by an experienced Lead Nurse who provides clinical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the nursing team, helping to ensure high standards of patient care and ongoing professional development.

Working Pattern

29.5 hours per week

  • Monday: 08:00 18:00 (30 min lunch)
  • Tuesday: 08:00 18:00 (30 min lunch)
  • Wednesday: 08:00 13:00
  • Thursday: Non-working day
  • Friday / Saturday: Alternate days 08:00 13:30

Hours and days may be flexible, we welcome a discussion

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

The 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

About us

About Us

We 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 Pathfields?

  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • NHS Discount Scheme
  • Opportunities to develop new skills and experience
  • Opportunity to work within a large and diverse multidisciplinary team

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0998-26-0002

Job locations

Laira Surgery

95 Pike Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL3 6HG


Plympton Health Centre

Mudge Way

Plymouth

PL7 1AD


Armada Surgery

28 Oxford Place

Plymouth

PL1 5AJ


Efford Medical Centre

Torridge Way

Plymouth

PL3 6JG


Crownhill Surgery

103 Crownhill Road

Plymouth

PL5 3BP


Beaumont Villa Surgery

23 Beaumont Road

Plymouth

PL4 9BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

The 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • 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 or interest in Learning Disability health reviews and assessments
  • Understanding of clinical governance, evidence-based practice and PGDs
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently while supporting the wider
  • multidisciplinary team
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • 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 or interest in Learning Disability health reviews and assessments
  • Understanding of clinical governance, evidence-based practice and PGDs
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work independently while supporting the wider
  • multidisciplinary team

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

Pathfields Medical Group

Address

Laira Surgery

95 Pike Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL3 6HG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Pathfields Medical Group

Address

Laira Surgery

95 Pike Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL3 6HG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Julie Lay

julie.lay@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

17 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0998-26-0002

Job locations

Laira Surgery

95 Pike Road

Plymouth

Devon

PL3 6HG


Plympton Health Centre

Mudge Way

Plymouth

PL7 1AD


Armada Surgery

28 Oxford Place

Plymouth

PL1 5AJ


Efford Medical Centre

Torridge Way

Plymouth

PL3 6JG


Crownhill Surgery

103 Crownhill Road

Plymouth

PL5 3BP


Beaumont Villa Surgery

23 Beaumont Road

Plymouth

PL4 9BL


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