Practice Nurse - Permanent - Torquay

Job Description

Practice Nurse - Permanent Role

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Location: Chelston Hall Surgery

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Salary: Up to £48,000, depending on experience

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Hours: 15

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Contract Type: Permanent, Part time

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About the Role

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Medacs Healthcare is delighted to be partnering with Operose Health to recruit a Practice Nurse for their team at Chelston Hall Surgery. This permanent, full-time position offers you the opportunity to make a genuine difference, delivering high-quality nursing care to vulnerable groups, including people experiencing homelessness and those facing substance misuse, alcohol, or mental health challenges. If successful, we will support you throughout compliance and onboarding, so you feel confident and ready to start your new role.

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About You

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You are a UK registered Practice Nurse with significant post-registration experience. You have expertise in cervical cytology and baby immunisations, and a strong understanding of the Quality Outcomes Framework. You are passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting patients with complex needs.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Assist the registered manager with duties related to CQC outcomes, ensuring compliance is maintained.
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• Work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, ensuring practice policies and procedures are followed.
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• Provide care for presenting patients, including treatment, chronic disease management, and evaluation of care.
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• Deliver health education and health promotion advice on topics such as harm minimisation (drugs, alcohol, smoking cessation), women's health, mental health, and safer sex.
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• Work as an autonomous practitioner within a clinical team of GPs, Nurses, and Physician Associates, providing evidence-based nursing care to meet the health needs of a vulnerable client group.
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• Operate independently, using a wide variety of skills and competencies in an innovative and flexible manner.
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Requirements

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Essential:

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• UK registered nurse with significant post-registration experience.
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• Experience in cervical cytology and baby immunisations.
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• Good knowledge of the Quality Outcomes Framework.
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Desirable:

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• Experience working with vulnerable or marginalised groups.
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What's on Offer

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• Annual salary up to £48,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
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• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
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• Support to gain independent prescribing qualification.
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• One week paid CPD/study leave per year (pro rata), plus in-house CPD training tailored to your needs.
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• Access to our bespoke learning management system.
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• Opportunities for career development and specialisation within a large-scale primary care provider.
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• Car benefit scheme, including electric vehicles.
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• Cycle to work scheme.
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• Travel season ticket loans.
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• Discount cards.
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• Employee wellbeing services, including free yoga videos and a wellbeing app.
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About Operose Health

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Operose Health delivers local primary care at scale, supporting over 700,000 registered patients across 82 locations in 16 ICB areas. Their clinical model allows services to focus on local health needs while benefiting from regional and centralised support. Operose Health is dedicated to transforming communities, reducing health inequalities, and supporting the NHS with innovative solutions.

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About Medacs Healthcare

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Medacs Healthcare is a leading healthcare staffing agency with over 30 years' experience partnering with the NHS and private healthcare providers. Renowned for our commitment to healthcare professionals, we offer expert guidance, ongoing development, and a supportive working environment throughout every stage of their careers. Guided by our values, we are a trusted provider to both the NHS and the private sector.

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How to Apply

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Please apply online and attach your most recent CV or email

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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Medacs Healthcare is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.