Job SummaryWe have an exciting opportunity for a Specialist Practice Nurse to join our nursing team at Beacon Medical Group for 17 hours per week.
Main duties of the jobAs 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 usBeacon 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.
DetailsDate posted: 24 July 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £19.94 to £21.87 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A1739-26-0034
Job locations: Mudge Way, Plymouth, PL7 1AD, United Kingdom
Job responsibilitiesYou 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.
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential- Competent in basic nursing duties required for the post.
- Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
- Experience of managing and monitoring the care of Chronic Disease Patients.
- Experience of dealing with the public and patients in a healthcare setting.
Desirable- Experience of Primary Care/General Practice.
- Treatment room experience.
- Experience of System1 clinical system.
SkillsEssential- Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to developing nursing skills.
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload.
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
- Pleasant and articulate.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to work in a changing environment.
- 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.
The Groups ValuesEssential- The candidate must demonstrate an understanding of our values.
QualificationsEssential- Registered General Nurse.
- Recognised qualification/training in chronic/disease(s) (Asthma/ COPD/ Diabetes).
Desirable- Nurse Prescribing Qualification.
- Treatment Room Qualifications /Skills.
- Assessor/Supervisor Qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.
Employer detailsEmployer name: Beacon Medical Group
Address: Mudge Way, Plymouth, PL7 1AD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.beaconmedicalgroup.nhs.uk/
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact: Rianna Clarke, rianna.clarke@nhs.net
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.Applicants must have current UK professional registration. 
