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The Whipton Surgery

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 15 August 2025

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Job summary

Organise To assist medical personnel in the care of the practice registered patients, to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education

Main duties of the job

  • 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 (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary
  • Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to GPs as necessary.

About us

The Whipton Surgery is awell established GP practice in the heart of Exeter. Our 2 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 1 practice nurse and 1 HCA care for a growing list size of 4,900 patients. We are a training partnership, so we also have a range of medical students and F2 Doctors in attendance

We employ a full range of medical and clerical staff to provide the highest level of care to our varied patient demographic. We are actively involved in the local PCN which enables us to share resources and gain knowledge and expertise between the different practices.

Details

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4592-25-0000

Job locations

378 Pinhoe Road

Exeter

Devon

EX4 8EG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details

  • In participationwith the Nursing team, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.
  • Following appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.
  • Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate.
  • Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice.
  • Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports.
  • Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required.
  • Assist in the formulation of Practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached Job Description for full details

  • In participationwith the Nursing team, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.
  • Following appropriate training, undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc and ensure the cleanliness of any equipment so used. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the GPs.
  • Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes on the clinical computer system as appropriate.
  • Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice.
  • Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports.
  • Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required.
  • Assist in the formulation of Practice philosophy, strategy and policy and develop appropriate protocols.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice. Experience of SystmOne clinical system. Experience of Microsoft Office software. Experience of dealing with the public/patients

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse. Recognised qualification to diploma level or above. A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice. Experience of SystmOne clinical system. Experience of Microsoft Office software. Experience of dealing with the public/patients

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered General Nurse. Recognised qualification to diploma level or above. A demonstrable commitment to professional development

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

The Whipton Surgery

Address

378 Pinhoe Road

Exeter

Devon

EX4 8EG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Whipton Surgery

Address

378 Pinhoe Road

Exeter

Devon

EX4 8EG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Richard Larouche

richard.larouche@nhs.net

01392462770

Details

Date posted

25 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4592-25-0000

Job locations

378 Pinhoe Road

Exeter

Devon

EX4 8EG


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