Practice Nurse

The Crown Medical Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly team in Taunton. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse or a Registered Nurse looking to develop their skills and build a career in primary care. We are committed to supporting professional development and will provide opportunities to expand clinical knowledge and competencies. We particularly welcome applications from nurses with experience in long-term condition management, although newly qualified nurses and those with transferable clinical skills and a willingness to learn are also encouraged to apply.

Hours: Negotiable up to full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: Dependent on experience and qualifications

Closing date: Thursday 12th November 2026

Interviews: Tuesday 17th November 2026

Main duties of the job:

• The successful candidate will provide a range of practice nursing services to our patients, delivering safe, effective and evidence-based care.
• Duties will include treatment room procedures, wound care, vaccinations and immunisations, venepuncture, injections and clinical observations.
• Depending on experience, training and competency, the role may also include long-term condition management, cervical screening, ECGs and other primary care nursing services.
• The postholder will maintain accurate clinical records, uphold infection prevention and control standards, and work collaboratively with the wider practice team to support the health and wellbeing of our patient population.

About us:

The Crown Medical Centre is a GP practice based at Venture Way, Taunton, Somerset. We provide primary care services to our registered patient population and work collaboratively as part of a wider multidisciplinary team. We value teamwork, high-quality patient care and ongoing professional development. We are keen to support our staff to develop their skills and confidence, creating opportunities to learn and grow within a friendly and supportive working environment.

Job responsibilities:

• Providing treatment room nursing services in line with practice protocols and evidence-based guidelines.
• Undertaking wound care, dressings and leg ulcer management.
• Administering vaccinations and immunisations, including childhood and adult programmes.
• Carrying out venepuncture and blood sampling.
• Administering injections, including B12, contraceptives and travel vaccines, where appropriately trained.
• Undertaking clinical observations, blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis and ECGs.
• Supporting the management of long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma and COPD, where appropriately trained.
• Undertaking cervical screening where appropriately qualified.
• Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records using EMIS Web.
• Ensuring infection prevention and control standards are maintained.
• Recognising clinical concerns and escalating appropriately.
• Working collaboratively with practice colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Participating in relevant training, professional development and quality improvement activities.

Training and Development:

The Crown Medical Centre is committed to supporting the professional development of its nursing team. The successful candidate will be encouraged and supported to build on their existing clinical skills, develop new competencies and undertake relevant training. For nurses who are new to general practice, appropriate support and development opportunities will be provided to help them gain the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake a broader range of practice nursing duties. We welcome applications from nurses at different stages of their careers and recognise the value of transferable clinical skills, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Essential:

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience providing safe and effective nursing care.
• Competency in venepuncture and blood sampling, administering injections, and basic wound care and dressings.
• Ability to undertake clinical observations and recognise abnormal findings.
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control.
• Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Accurate record-keeping and documentation skills.
• Ability to recognise personal limitations and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to undertake training and develop new clinical skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in general practice or primary care.
• Experience managing long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma and COPD.
• Training and experience in childhood and adult immunisations.
• Cervical screening qualification and experience.
• Experience in contraception and women's health.
• Experience in ear care and/or syringing.
• Experience undertaking NHS Health Checks and health promotion.
• Experience performing ECGs.
• Experience in complex wound care and leg ulcer management.
• Experience using GP clinical systems, particularly EMIS Web.
• Experience in clinical audit and quality improvement.
• Additional relevant clinical qualifications and continuing 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.

Employer contact:

Lead Practice Nurse: Annie Cornell
Email: annie.cornell2@nhs.net
Phone: 01823 282151