Go back
Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 03 October 2025

Apply for this job

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join The Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice. This is a permanent position of up to 36 hours per week. Salary is negotiable depending on experience, however is expected to be at the higher region of Band 6 as we would hope for leadership progression.

Main duties of the job

The position will be well suited to an individual who has previous primary care nursing experience, with experience in minor illness, womens health and chronic disease management. The individual should be enthusiastic about providing high-quality patient service with strong communication and administrative skills. Non-medical Prescriber would be desired but not essential.

About us

Here at The Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice, our patients and staff are at the centre of everything we do. We strive to provide the highest standard of care to our patients and their families through a quality, safe and patient centred approach. We have created environments where people can look forward to coming to work, feel empowered and benefit from working collaboratively with brilliant and talented colleagues. We harbour an environment of trust, honesty and empathy and we value education, research and evidence-based practice.

We are a eight Partner rural training practice with eight salaried doctors. We have a varied and supportive clinical and administrative team, which includes two advanced nurse practitioners, four practice nurses, five healthcare assistants, a health and wellbeing coach, a social prescribing link worker, a full complement of medical administrators and a pharmacy team. We have a growing list size of 15,085 and operate from two purpose-built buildings.

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 6 (higher end of scale)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5093-25-0009

Job locations

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP


Tower House Surgery

Market Way

Chudleigh

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 0HL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities

Clinical Practice Nursing

Wound Management

Undertake uncomplicated dressings

Undertake suture removal

Undertake Doppler readings

Screening

Undertake screening including BP checks, height, weight, BMI & Urinalysis

Carry out Well Person Checks and New Patient Medicals

Undertake venepuncture, following training.

Health Promotion

Make basic assessment of needs of patient

Provide nuturional advice on Obesity, Raised Cholesterol, CHD and Diabetes

Measures and records BMI

Understand patients motivation to adapt their lifestyle

Offer lifestyle advice on smoking and exercise and refers as appropriate

Vaccinations & Immunisations

Administer injections under individual prescription or Patient Group Direction, following training.

Administer childhood immunisations under individual prescription of Patient Group Direction, following training.

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Ear Care

Undertake ear syringing, following training.

Advise patients about safe ear care.

Infection Control

Apply infection control measures within the Practice according to local and national guidelines. This includes:-

o Universal hygiene precautions.

o The collection and handling of laboratory specimens

o Segregation and disposal of waste materials

o Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

o Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

o Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages

Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.

Emergency Management

Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

Family Planning

Has a basic understanding of emergency contraception and refers patients as appropriate.

Advises on risk of pregnancy and has basic knowledge of contraception options, following training.

Womens Health

Has a working knowledge of the national and local Cervical Cytology and mammography screening programmes.

Can discuss breast self awareness, demonstrate self-breast examination and provide supporting literature to patients.

Mens Health

Can discuss and give basic advice on male health issues and provide supporting literature to patients.

Care and Programme Management

Diabetes

Has a basic understanding of diabetes

Assists in the diagnosis of diabetic patients and makes appropriate referrals

Supplies appropriate material for patient education

Is able to manage the emergency treatment of a diabetic patient with hypo/hyperglycaemic attack according to Practice Guidelines.

Respiratory Disease Management

Has a basic understanding of asthma care; its diagnosis, treatments and the principles of self-management.

Checks patients inhaler techniques and measure peak flow readings

Has a basic understanding of COPD treatment to support patients and make appropriate referrals.

Nebulise patients following assessment by GP/Senior Nurse.

Cardiovascular Disease

Has a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system.

Identify and advise patients on risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease i.e. BP, lipid, glucose monitoring, family history, smoking, diet and exercise.

Understands the basic management of patients with hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction and cerebro-vascular accident.

Clinical Practice Leadership

Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.

Assist and teaches others in clinical setting, including unqualified staff.

Act as an assessor/mentor to other staff where necessary.

Works effectively in a team

Clinical Practice Development

Is aware of current research approaches to patient care and incorporates this in Practice

Has an understanding of the ethical dilemmas that impinge on general practice.

Support structures that are in place for the smooth running of the Practice.

Contribute to the efficient utilisation of the nursing resource.

Effective use of resources and stock control with an awareness of cost implications is required although no direct budgetary responsibility

Additional responsibilites

Computer Literature

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively

Ability to work under pressure

Reliability and confidentiality

Own transport

Ability to work flexible hours with prior arrangement

Communication and Working Relationships

To liaise and work closely with:

All members of the Primary Healthcare Team

Staff in other areas of Primary and Secondary Healthcare

Patients and visitors

Social Services

Statutory and Voluntary Agencies

Job description

Job responsibilities

Main responsibilities

Clinical Practice Nursing

Wound Management

Undertake uncomplicated dressings

Undertake suture removal

Undertake Doppler readings

Screening

Undertake screening including BP checks, height, weight, BMI & Urinalysis

Carry out Well Person Checks and New Patient Medicals

Undertake venepuncture, following training.

Health Promotion

Make basic assessment of needs of patient

Provide nuturional advice on Obesity, Raised Cholesterol, CHD and Diabetes

Measures and records BMI

Understand patients motivation to adapt their lifestyle

Offer lifestyle advice on smoking and exercise and refers as appropriate

Vaccinations & Immunisations

Administer injections under individual prescription or Patient Group Direction, following training.

Administer childhood immunisations under individual prescription of Patient Group Direction, following training.

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Ear Care

Undertake ear syringing, following training.

Advise patients about safe ear care.

Infection Control

Apply infection control measures within the Practice according to local and national guidelines. This includes:-

o Universal hygiene precautions.

o The collection and handling of laboratory specimens

o Segregation and disposal of waste materials

o Decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment

o Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries

o Dealing with blood and body fluid spillages

Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.

Emergency Management

Is competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

Family Planning

Has a basic understanding of emergency contraception and refers patients as appropriate.

Advises on risk of pregnancy and has basic knowledge of contraception options, following training.

Womens Health

Has a working knowledge of the national and local Cervical Cytology and mammography screening programmes.

Can discuss breast self awareness, demonstrate self-breast examination and provide supporting literature to patients.

Mens Health

Can discuss and give basic advice on male health issues and provide supporting literature to patients.

Care and Programme Management

Diabetes

Has a basic understanding of diabetes

Assists in the diagnosis of diabetic patients and makes appropriate referrals

Supplies appropriate material for patient education

Is able to manage the emergency treatment of a diabetic patient with hypo/hyperglycaemic attack according to Practice Guidelines.

Respiratory Disease Management

Has a basic understanding of asthma care; its diagnosis, treatments and the principles of self-management.

Checks patients inhaler techniques and measure peak flow readings

Has a basic understanding of COPD treatment to support patients and make appropriate referrals.

Nebulise patients following assessment by GP/Senior Nurse.

Cardiovascular Disease

Has a basic understanding of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system.

Identify and advise patients on risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease i.e. BP, lipid, glucose monitoring, family history, smoking, diet and exercise.

Understands the basic management of patients with hypertension, angina, myocardial infarction and cerebro-vascular accident.

Clinical Practice Leadership

Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.

Assist and teaches others in clinical setting, including unqualified staff.

Act as an assessor/mentor to other staff where necessary.

Works effectively in a team

Clinical Practice Development

Is aware of current research approaches to patient care and incorporates this in Practice

Has an understanding of the ethical dilemmas that impinge on general practice.

Support structures that are in place for the smooth running of the Practice.

Contribute to the efficient utilisation of the nursing resource.

Effective use of resources and stock control with an awareness of cost implications is required although no direct budgetary responsibility

Additional responsibilites

Computer Literature

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team and independently

Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively

Ability to work under pressure

Reliability and confidentiality

Own transport

Ability to work flexible hours with prior arrangement

Communication and Working Relationships

To liaise and work closely with:

All members of the Primary Healthcare Team

Staff in other areas of Primary and Secondary Healthcare

Patients and visitors

Social Services

Statutory and Voluntary Agencies

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered (1st Level) Nurse

Desirable

  • Has undertaken specific training relevant to Practice Nursing e.g. Diabetes or Respiratory.

Other

Essential

  • Computer Literate
  • Driving Licence and own transport

Experience

Essential

  • Venepuncture
  • Immunisations & Vaccination Experience
  • Ear Syringing
  • 12 months post registration experience

Desirable

  • Diabetes
  • Childhood Immunisations
  • Cardiovascular Disease Screening & Management
  • Womens Health
  • Cervical Cytology
  • Family Planning
  • Travel Health & Immunisations
  • Respiratory Care Asthma & COPD
  • Diabetes
  • Experience of working in Primary Care Setting
  • Experience of supporting Health Care Assistants in the workplace

Personal Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working.
  • Professional attitude, reliability and confidentiality.
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered (1st Level) Nurse

Desirable

  • Has undertaken specific training relevant to Practice Nursing e.g. Diabetes or Respiratory.

Other

Essential

  • Computer Literate
  • Driving Licence and own transport

Experience

Essential

  • Venepuncture
  • Immunisations & Vaccination Experience
  • Ear Syringing
  • 12 months post registration experience

Desirable

  • Diabetes
  • Childhood Immunisations
  • Cardiovascular Disease Screening & Management
  • Womens Health
  • Cervical Cytology
  • Family Planning
  • Travel Health & Immunisations
  • Respiratory Care Asthma & COPD
  • Diabetes
  • Experience of working in Primary Care Setting
  • Experience of supporting Health Care Assistants in the workplace

Personal Requirements

Essential

  • Ability to demonstrate a commitment to team working.
  • Professional attitude, reliability and confidentiality.
  • Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time effectively.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Able to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.

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

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Address

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice

Address

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Nurse Team Lead

Carol Gubby

carol.gubby@nhs.net

01626832666

Details

Date posted

15 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 6 (higher end of scale)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A5093-25-0009

Job locations

Riverside Surgery

Le Molay-littry Way

Bovey Tracey

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 9QP


Tower House Surgery

Market Way

Chudleigh

Newton Abbot

Devon

TQ13 0HL


Privacy notice

Bovey Tracey & Chudleigh Practice's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)