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Litchdon Medical Centre

Urgent Care Team Practitioner, Nurse/Paramedic

The closing date is 17 November 2025

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Job summary

We are looking for a dynamic and compassionate qualified Nurse/Paramedic to join our busy GP surgery in Barnstaple. We would ideally like ANP/Prescribing Nurse (although not essential as training opportunities will be available). We are looking for someone that is interested in working in our Urgent Care Team managing patients that have acute symptoms and need to have advice and contact on the day.

This is a permanent role, initially covering a colleagues maternity leave for 12 months but will then be an extra member of the team to further build the urgent care team service for the Practice.

Hours for this role will be 26 hours per week over 3 days (Tuesdays 8.15am - 6pm, Thursdays 8.15am - 6pm and Fridays 8.30am - 6pm).

This working pattern of the 26 hours per week will alter after the 12 months maternity leave has finished and will be based on the needs of the Practice and Urgent Care Team at that time.

Pay £21.00 to £24.60 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

If you would like to find out more about the role or visit the Practice please contact Glenys McCarthy (Nurse Manager) to discuss your interest.

Closing date 17/11/25 with interviews planned for the 26/11/25. If you have not heard back before the 24/11/25 you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Main duties of the job

Looking for a motivated and compassionate Nurse/Paramedic who will enjoy working as part of a team to provide excellent patient care. You will need to have understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality and the ability to work under pressure.

About us

Litchdon Medical Centre is a friendly busy GP surgery in North Devon. Our focus is on providing quality healthcare by valuing both patients and staff in a supportive and sustainable environment.

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21 to £24.60 an hour depending on qualifications and experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3177-25-008

Job locations

Landkey Road

Barnstaple

EX32 9LL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be an experienced Nurse/Paramedic who acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care.

They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice.

They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

To work at this level, Health Professional Registration requirements for advanced practice must be met or being worked on. Working as an autonomous practitioner as part of the practice team of nurses and doctors the post holder will deliver face-to-face consultations, telephone advice/triage and arrange home visits as required. They will be expected to see patients independently, diagnose and treat within the setting of the practice.

The post holder is expected to prescribe medicines and products, as appropriately trained and within own scope of practice where a prescribing qualification is held. If no prescribing qualification is held the practice will support the post holder in gaining this qualification.

The post holder will contribute to developing, implementing policies, standards and guidelines within own sphere of practice. They will contribute to the development of students and staff. They will promote the health, safety and security of individuals, groups and colleagues.

Please see full job description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be an experienced Nurse/Paramedic who acting within their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of their care.

They will demonstrate safe, clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice.

They will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.

To work at this level, Health Professional Registration requirements for advanced practice must be met or being worked on. Working as an autonomous practitioner as part of the practice team of nurses and doctors the post holder will deliver face-to-face consultations, telephone advice/triage and arrange home visits as required. They will be expected to see patients independently, diagnose and treat within the setting of the practice.

The post holder is expected to prescribe medicines and products, as appropriately trained and within own scope of practice where a prescribing qualification is held. If no prescribing qualification is held the practice will support the post holder in gaining this qualification.

The post holder will contribute to developing, implementing policies, standards and guidelines within own sphere of practice. They will contribute to the development of students and staff. They will promote the health, safety and security of individuals, groups and colleagues.

Please see full job description attached.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Practice Nurse/Paramedic.

Desirable

  • Non-medical Prescribing qualification.
  • Advanced Practitioner qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a Nursing Team.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Primary Care.
  • Telephone triage skills.
  • Experience of using TPP SystmOne (electronic medical record system).
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Practice Nurse/Paramedic.

Desirable

  • Non-medical Prescribing qualification.
  • Advanced Practitioner qualification.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within a Nursing Team.

Desirable

  • Knowledge of Primary Care.
  • Telephone triage skills.
  • Experience of using TPP SystmOne (electronic medical record system).

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

Litchdon Medical Centre

Address

Landkey Road

Barnstaple

EX32 9LL


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Litchdon Medical Centre

Address

Landkey Road

Barnstaple

EX32 9LL


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nurse Manager

Glenys McCarthy

glenys.mccarthy@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

28 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£21 to £24.60 an hour depending on qualifications and experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3177-25-008

Job locations

Landkey Road

Barnstaple

EX32 9LL


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