Practice Nurse

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for a nurse with a special interest in respiratory care. Candidates with a recognised Asthma and/or COPD qualification, or a strong desire to develop this specialism, are particularly encouraged to apply, as this post will play a key role in the delivery and development of our respiratory clinics.

• Delivering high-quality chronic disease management clinics, with a particular focus on asthma and COPD reviews
• Providing a broad range of general practice nursing duties including immunisations, wound care, cervical screening, travel health and health promotion
• Working closely with GPs, the wider nursing team and allied health professionals to deliver holistic patient-centred care
• Contributing to QOF achievement and clinical audit within the practice
• Supporting the ongoing development of the practice’s respiratory service, with opportunities to help shape pathways and patient education

St James Medical Centre is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice with a list size of approximately 18,000 patients, proud to deliver high-quality primary care as part of the Taunton Central Primary Care Network. St James Medical Centre has two sites one being in the centre of Taunton and the branch site is at Norton Fitzwarren. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Practice Nurse to join our experienced nursing team.

Date posted: 23 July 2026
Pay scheme:
Other
Salary:
Depending on experience

Contract:

Permanent
Working pattern:
Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working
Reference number: A1080-PNURSEAug
26
Job locations:
Coal Orchard, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1JP
, United Kingdom;
Orchard Medical Centre, Norton Mills, Morse Road, Norton Fitzwarren, TAUNTON, Somerset, TA2 6DG
, United Kingdom

• Deliver structured asthma and COPD review clinics, including assessment, spirometry, where trained, inhaler technique review, and self-management planning
• Undertake chronic disease management clinics e.g. diabetes, hypertension, CHD in line with practice protocols and QOF requirements
• Administer immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with the national schedule and PGDs/PSDs
• Carry out treatment room duties including wound care, dressings, ear irrigation, ECGs, venepuncture and phlebotomy
• Provide travel health advice and administer travel vaccinations where competent to do so
• Undertake cervical cytology screening, if trained, in line with the national programme
• Support health promotion and disease prevention initiatives, including smoking cessation and lifestyle advice
• Recognise and respond appropriately to medical emergencies, escalating to a GP or emergency services as required
• Maintain accurate, timely and contemporaneous clinical records on the clinical system (EMIS)

• Act as a point of clinical reference for asthma and COPD care within the nursing team
• Support development and audit of respiratory pathways, including exacerbation and referral criteria
• Contribute to patient education resources and self-management plans for respiratory conditions
• Liaise with community respiratory teams and secondary care as needed for complex patients

• Work within the NMC Code of Conduct and maintain professional registration and revalidation
• Maintain competence through mandatory and role-specific training, and identify own CPD needs
• Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal and practice meetings
• Contribute to clinical audit, significant event analysis and quality improvement activity
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control, safeguarding, and health and safety policies
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018

• Work flexibly across core practice hours to meet service need, including occasional extended access sessions where applicable
• Support the induction and mentorship of new staff and students as required
• Assist with the ordering, storage and stock control of vaccines, medical equipment and consumables
• Contribute to the practice’s CQC readiness and adherence to the Single Assessment Framework

• Sound clinical assessment, decision-making and record-keeping skills
• Competent in venepuncture, wound care, immunisation and vaccination technique
• Good IT skills, including clinical (Emis)
• Effective communication skills with patients, carers and colleagues

• Knowledge of spirometry testing and interpretation
• Understanding of asthma/COPD national guidelines (e.g. NICE, GOLD, BTS/SIGN)
• Knowledge of the NHS Long Term Plan and PCN structures

• Caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach
• Flexible and adaptable team player
• Able to remain calm under pressure
• Committed to equality, diversity and safeguarding principles

• Recent post-registration clinical nursing…