About this role
Job summary
Are you an experienced, inspiring Practice Nurse ready for a leadership role with real scope to influence patient care and develop services across a large, progressive practice? Do you want to be part of a friendly, ambitious team in one of the most beautiful coastal areas in the country?
After 16 years of dedicated leadership, our current post-holder is moving on to new opportunities. We are now seeking a talented nurse leader to build on her work and guide our nursing team into its next chapter.
Based in the vibrant seaside town of Teignmouth, Channel View offers the perfect blend of professional challenge and exceptional quality of life. With beaches, coastal walks, the South West Coast Path, and easy access to Exeter, Dartmoor and the wider Devon countryside, this is an ideal location to balance a fulfilling career with a stunning environment.
For those considering applying, we welcome an informal visit to the Practice for an opportunity to meet the current post-holder and to gain a better understanding of the role and the team. For more information or to arrange a visit, please contact Allie Thorne on 01626 774656 or at [email protected]
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse Manager is responsible for the leadership, management, and development of the nursing team across our six-site, 22,500-patient practice. The team consists of 6 Practice Nurses, 1 Mental Health Nurse, 2 Nurse Associates, and 8 Healthcare Assistants.
As a senior member of the multidisciplinary team, the post-holder will combine clinical expertise with strong leadership to ensure high-quality, evidence-based nursing services. They will oversee chronic disease management, vaccination programmes, health promotion, policy development, and quality assurance, ensuring safe and effective patient care.
The Practice Nurse Manager will contribute to Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) processes (without holding the IPC Lead role), support clinical governance activities, and work collaboratively with GPs, Managers, and external partners. The post-holder will act as a clinical role model and mentor, supporting the development of the team and helping to embed continuous quality improvement across the organisation.
About us
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This advert is placed on behalf on one of our health serviceproviders. Your application form will be forwarded to the organisation and any future correspondence will be made by the employing organisation.
Please note that Channel View Surgery Surgery does not operate an Agenda for change pay scheme
Job description Job responsibilities
Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications and training Essential
Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
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.
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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 Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address Channel View Medical Group
3 Courtenay Place
Teignmouth
TQ14 8AY
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)