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Job requirements
Essential
18 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills
Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills.
- Skills
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Skills
Ability to work under own initiative.
- Skills
Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload.
- Skills
Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
- Skills
Pleasant and articulate.
- Skills
Able to work under pressure.
- Skills
Able to work in a changing environment.
- Skills
Willingness to engage in the development of the role, and be flexible to the changing demands and requirements of the role to meet the best needs of the practice.
- Experience
Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post.
- Experience
Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional
- Experience
Conduct.
- Experience
Experience of managing and monitoring the care of Chronic Disease Patients.
- Experience
Experience of dealing with the public and patients in a healthcare setting.
- Qualifications
Registered General Nurse.
- Qualifications
Recognised qualification/training in chronic/disease(s) (Asthma/
- Qualifications
COPD/ Diabetes).
- The Groups Values
The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of our values.
Desirable
6 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Experience of Primary Care/General Practice.
- Experience
Treatment room experience.
- Experience
Experience of System1 clinical system.
- Qualifications
Nurse Prescribing Qualification.
- Qualifications
Treatment Room Qualifications /Skills.
- Qualifications
Assessor/Supervisor Qualification
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Practice Nurse to join our nursing team at Beacon Medical Group for 18 - 21.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
As a key member of the nursing team, working within the guidelines of the UKCC Code of Professional Practice and the Scope of Professional Conduct you will be providing and maintaining a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.
In addition you will be providing and maintaining a high standard of chronic disease management for patients with chronic diseases, which includes the diagnosis, monitoring and development of individual management plans, and agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals.
About us
Beacon Medical Group Practice is a single practice, Primary Care Network (PCN), providing care to 43,000 patients across Plympton and the South Hams. We are a team of Partners, Salaried GPs, Paramedics, Clinical Pharmacists, Pharmacy Technicians, , Practice and specialist Nurses, HCAs, Phlebotomists, First Contact Physios, Social Prescribers, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Practitioners and Administrative support staff.
Our mission is to give all our patients the right care, at the right time, in the right place.
We are a forward thinking partnership always looking for opportunities to improve services for our patients. We have a good reputation for delivering good healthcare, leading at scale and innovating primary care services. This is a really exciting time to be joining us as we diversify our teams, our partnership and services.
If you join our team; you will receive support, opportunities to grow in your role, training, and work with colleagues who care about you.
Details
- Date posted: 07 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £19.94 to £21.87 an hour Dependant on experience
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Part-time
- Reference number: A1739-26-0049
- Job locations: Mudge Way, Plymouth, PL7 1AD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
You will be working as a Specialist Practice Nurse providing a high level of care for patients in accordance with the guidelines of the UKCC Code of Professional Practice and the Scope of Professional Conduct.
This is a varied role and will be based across our six GP practices.
A full job description for this position is attached in supporting documents.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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This advert is for Specialist Practice Nurse with Beacon Medical Group in Plymouth, England. It is listed as a Practice nurse role. The advertised salary is £19.94 to £21.87. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 29 Dec 2026.
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