Practice Nurse Manager

Job overview

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.

Detailed job description and main 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.