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Combe Down Surgery

Nurse Manager

The closing date is 26 February 2026

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Job summary

Join Our Thriving Team in Beautiful Bath!

We are a successful and progressive GP practice on the scenic outskirts of Bath. As our patient list grows, were looking for a motivated and forward-thinking Nurse Manager to join our friendly team. This is a full- or part-time role with flexibility for the right candidate. Rated Outstanding by CQC, we are committed to clinical excellence in a supportive environment that prioritises patient-centred care.

Main duties of the job

Our main surgery is in the heart of Combe Down village, with a second site at Odd Down. We care for around 14,000 patients and have developed innovative models of care to ensure patients are seen by the right clinician in a timely manner.

About us

Youll join a supportive team of GPs, nurse practitioners, practice nurses, HCAs, and administrative staff, all focused on delivering high-quality care and supporting each others development.

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A3964-26-0002

Job locations

The Avenue

Combe Down

Bath

BA2 5EG


Combe Down Surgery

Sulis Manor Road

Bath

BA22AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role: This role combines clinical practice with nursing leadership. Whether you are a Practice Nurse or Nurse Practitioner, you will provide expert patient care, and as Nurse Manager, you will lead and develop the nursing team, ensuring high standards, excellent clinical governance, and a positive, collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities: Clinical Duties (depending on your level of practice)

  • Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic conditions
  • Provide telephone, video, and face-to-face consultations
  • Prescribe and review medications (for Nurse Practitioners)
  • Conduct or arrange diagnostic tests and interpret results
  • Support and mentor practice nurses and HCAs

Leadership & Management

  • Lead, manage, and develop the nursing team
  • Oversee workload allocation and skill-mix
  • Drive clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement
  • Foster a supportive, learning-focused team culture
  • Collaborate with management and GPs to meet practice priorities

Education & Development

  • Support training and development for staff and students
  • Maintain your own professional development and revalidation
  • Act as a mentor and clinical leader, promoting excellence in patient care

Key Information:

  • Hours: Flexible, 25 - 37.5 hours/week
  • Leave: 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off
  • Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Role: This role combines clinical practice with nursing leadership. Whether you are a Practice Nurse or Nurse Practitioner, you will provide expert patient care, and as Nurse Manager, you will lead and develop the nursing team, ensuring high standards, excellent clinical governance, and a positive, collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities: Clinical Duties (depending on your level of practice)

  • Assess, diagnose, and treat acute and chronic conditions
  • Provide telephone, video, and face-to-face consultations
  • Prescribe and review medications (for Nurse Practitioners)
  • Conduct or arrange diagnostic tests and interpret results
  • Support and mentor practice nurses and HCAs

Leadership & Management

  • Lead, manage, and develop the nursing team
  • Oversee workload allocation and skill-mix
  • Drive clinical governance, audits, and quality improvement
  • Foster a supportive, learning-focused team culture
  • Collaborate with management and GPs to meet practice priorities

Education & Development

  • Support training and development for staff and students
  • Maintain your own professional development and revalidation
  • Act as a mentor and clinical leader, promoting excellence in patient care

Key Information:

  • Hours: Flexible, 25 - 37.5 hours/week
  • Leave: 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off
  • Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with NMC registration
  • Independent or supplementary Nurse Prescriber (if Nurse Practitioner)
  • Advanced clinical assessment skills (if Nurse Practitioner)
  • Leadership or management experience essential

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills
  • Team leadership, mentoring, and staff development
  • Strong organisation and workload management
  • Commitment to patient-centred care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with NMC registration
  • Independent or supplementary Nurse Prescriber (if Nurse Practitioner)
  • Advanced clinical assessment skills (if Nurse Practitioner)
  • Leadership or management experience essential

Experience

Essential

  • Excellent communication and clinical decision-making skills
  • Team leadership, mentoring, and staff development
  • Strong organisation and workload management
  • Commitment to patient-centred care

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

Combe Down Surgery

Address

The Avenue

Combe Down

Bath

BA2 5EG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Combe Down Surgery

Address

The Avenue

Combe Down

Bath

BA2 5EG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Practice Manager

Rosie Warburton

Rosie.warburton@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

A3964-26-0002

Job locations

The Avenue

Combe Down

Bath

BA2 5EG


Combe Down Surgery

Sulis Manor Road

Bath

BA22AL


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