Practice Nurse - Compass House Medical Centres

NHS; Brixham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS is seeking a motivated Practice Nurse with NMC registration at Compass House. The role involves patient care, including management of chronic diseases, in a supportive and rewarding environment with an outstanding CQC rating.

Qualifications

• Commitment to professional development.
• Experience in Primary Care.
• Knowledge of current trends in health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services.
• Management of chronic diseases and wound care.
• Health checks and risk assessments.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Clinical skills

Education

NMC Registration

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse, with a current NMC registration to join our team at Compass House.

This is a permanent contract of 27 to 36 hours per work. The working pattern would be three to fours days, 8am to 6pm, including a Friday, and Enhanced Access cover until 8pm on a Tuesday evening on a rota basis.

We are based in a fantastic purpose built Centre in Brixham, have a growing list size of 15,000+ patients, and are rated Outstanding by CQC.

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

Main duties of the job

Working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct, the post-holder will provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients.

Please see attached Role Profile for more information.

About Us

Compass House is a dynamic, forward thinking practice and we are seeking a nurse with a similar outlook to join us in developing our exciting plans for the future. We have an excellent support team, high patient satisfaction scores and low staff turnover, offering a rewarding environment.

Closing date for this role is 27th June 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 , 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 ().

Details

Date posted

10 June 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A1523-25-0003

Job locations

Compass House Medical Centres

King Street

Brixham

Devon

TQ5 9TF

Galmpton House Medical Centre

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

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

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).

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)

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