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Litchdon Medical Centre

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 13 August 2025

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Job summary

Due to maternity leave we are looking for a dynamic and compassionate qualified nurse to join the treatment room in our friendly, busy GP surgery in Barnstaple, to cover 9-10 months maternity leave starting early October.

You will work 21 hours per week with a working pattern of Tuesday 9am - 2pm, Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm and Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm.

You will be working as a member of our Nursing team working alongside other members of the multi-disciplinary team including GPs and nurse practitioners.

We would be keen to hear from qualified nurses with experience and skills in the areas outlined in the job description.

Pay is from £16.50 - £18.90 per hour depending on previous experience and qualification.

Closing date 13th August 2025 and interviews to be held on 25th August 2025.

Main duties of the job

Looking for a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse who enjoys 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

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.50 to £18.90 an hour depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3177-25-0001

Job locations

Landkey Road

Barnstaple

EX32 9LL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the delivery of the Practice's Nursing Services working as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring provision of high standard of patient care.

To work closely with all clinicians and admin staff to ensure accuracy and safety of procedures and working practice.

Please see full job description attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the delivery of the Practice's Nursing Services working as part of a multi-disciplinary team ensuring provision of high standard of patient care.

To work closely with all clinicians and admin staff to ensure accuracy and safety of procedures and working practice.

Please see full job description attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant clinical experience according to the responsibilities as per advert and Job Description.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage workload
  • Ability to work as part of a team member and autonomously.
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified registered Nurse
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Relevant clinical experience according to the responsibilities as per advert and Job Description.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritise and manage workload
  • Ability to work as part of a team member and autonomously.
  • Ability to follow policy and procedure.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified registered Nurse

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

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.50 to £18.90 an hour depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3177-25-0001

Job locations

Landkey Road

Barnstaple

EX32 9LL


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