Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Practice Nurse Manager

The closing date is 01 April 2026

Job summary

Are you an experienced, inspiring Practice Nurse Manager 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.

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 allie.thorne@nhs.net

Please note that Channel View does not operate an Agenda for change pay scheme

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.

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

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.

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,800 to £53,800 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

388-CV-0226-GP

Job locations

Channel View Medical Group

3 Courtenay Place

Teignmouth

TQ14 8AY


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.

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
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development and revalidation
  • Leadership or management experience in a primary care or community setting
  • Strong Diabetes care expertise
  • Accredited Cervical Cytology Screening Training (current)
  • Immunisation and Vaccination Training (including childhood)

Desirable

  • Clinical leadership or management training
  • Non-Medical Prescriber (support available to gain this)
  • Postgraduate qualification in Diabetes Care
  • Training in infection prevention and control (IPC)
  • Experience of working in a GP Surgery
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development and revalidation
  • Leadership or management experience in a primary care or community setting
  • Strong Diabetes care expertise
  • Accredited Cervical Cytology Screening Training (current)
  • Immunisation and Vaccination Training (including childhood)

Desirable

  • Clinical leadership or management training
  • Non-Medical Prescriber (support available to gain this)
  • Postgraduate qualification in Diabetes Care
  • Training in infection prevention and control (IPC)
  • Experience of working in a GP Surgery

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Channel View Medical Group

3 Courtenay Place

Teignmouth

TQ14 8AY


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Channel View Medical Group

3 Courtenay Place

Teignmouth

TQ14 8AY


Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Nurse Manager

Michelle Smith

m.smith19@nhs.net

01626771206

Details

Date posted

12 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£48,800 to £53,800 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

388-CV-0226-GP

Job locations

Channel View Medical Group

3 Courtenay Place

Teignmouth

TQ14 8AY


Supporting documents

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