Compass House Medical Centres

Practice Nurse - Compass House Medical Centres

The closing date is 16 July 2025

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team at Compass House. We welcome applications from both experienced Practice Nurses and nurses looking to train and develop their career in primary care.

This is a permanent role, with flexible hours ranging from 27 to 36 hours per week, across 3 to 4 days (8am6pm), including Fridays and participation in our Tuesday Enhanced Access clinic until 8pm on a rota basis.

Why Join Us?

Were a thriving, CQC Outstanding-rated practice with a growing list size of 15,000+ patients
Based in a modern, purpose-built health centre in beautiful Brixham
Proud to be an Investors in People Gold-accredited organisation committed to supporting and developing our team
Focused on innovation, patient care, and professional growth

For an informal discussion about the opportunity please contact our Practice Nurse Manager Emma O'Hare, (emma.ohare1@nhs.net).

Main duties of the job

Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will:

Provide assessment, treatment, screening, health promotion, and education
Offer high-quality nursing care and advice to our patient population
Be part of a collaborative, patient-focused multidisciplinary team

Full details of the role are outlined in the attached Role Profile.

About us

Compass House is a dynamic, forward-thinking GP practice with:

An excellent clinical and administrative support team
High patient satisfaction scores
Low staff turnover
A strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional development

We are excited about the future and looking for a nurse who shares our passion for delivering outstanding care.

Closing date for this role is 16th July 2025, although we reserve the right to close any vacancies from further application when we have received a suitable number of applications from which to make a shortlist. Please ensure you apply as soon as possible if you wish to be considered for this role. Please apply by CV and covering letter to emma.ohare1@nhs.net, explaining why you are the right candidate for the job.

Please note we gather and process the personal data of job applicants as part of the recruitment process. For further information please request a copy of our GDPR Privacy Notice.

If you require any information in an alternative format i.e. large font, please contact our Practice Support Manager, Kaye Clarke (kaye.clarke@nhs.net).

Date posted

02 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1523-25-0004

Job locations

Compass House Medical Centres

King Street

Brixham

Devon

TQ5 9TF

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2 Langdon Lane

Galmpton

Brixham

Devon

TQ50PG

Compass House Medical Centres

Brixham Hospital, Greenswood Road

Brixham

Devon

TQ5 9HW

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include but not limited to:

Management of chronic diseases / wound care / patient health checks / risk assessments / health screening / travel health / immunisations / venepuncture / ECG's

Please see attached Role Profile.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties will include but not limited to:

Management of chronic diseases / wound care / patient health checks / risk assessments / health screening / travel health / immunisations / venepuncture / ECG's

Please see attached Role Profile.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines.
Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management.
Experience of working in Primary Care.
Respiratory experience or willingness to learn an advantage.

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and understanding of current national developments and trends in health care, quality assurance and practice development.
Clinical skills as part of Practice Nurse duties.

Qualifications

Essential

NMC Registration.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

A demonstrable commitment to professional development.
Involvement in implementing and using protocols and clinical guidelines.
Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management.
Experience of working in Primary Care.
Respiratory experience or willingness to learn an advantage.

Knowledge / Skills

Essential

Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and understanding of current national developments and trends in health care, quality assurance and practice development.
Clinical skills as part of Practice Nurse duties.

Qualifications

Essential

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.

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

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

Compass House Medical Centres

Address

Compass House Medical Centres

King Street

Brixham

Devon

TQ5 9TF

Employer's website

https://www.compasshousemedical.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Compass House Medical Centres

Address

Compass House Medical Centres

King Street

Brixham

Devon

TQ5 9TF

Employer's website

https://www.compasshousemedical.com/ (Opens in a new tab)