GP PRACTICE NURSE

NHS; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local GP surgery in Brighton is looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to deliver comprehensive nursing services, including chronic disease management and immunisations. Ideal candidates will be registered nurses with experience in primary care and strong IT skills. The position offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Chance to make a meaningful impact

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current UK professional registration.
• Experience in a primary care environment, working autonomously.
• Knowledge of QOF and clinical governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver chronic disease management including Diabetes and COPD.
• Administer routine and child immunisations.
• Support local commission services and emergency cases.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills, including SystemOne user skills

Ability to work as a team member and autonomously

Effective time management

Education

Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Recognised qualifications to diploma level or above

Job description

Overview

Experienced GP Practice Nurse wanted to join Preston Park Surgery in Brighton’s vibrant Preston Park area. Join us to deliver comprehensive nursing services, promote health education, and support patients in managing health conditions.

About Us

Preston Park Surgery is committed to providing high‑quality healthcare services within a collaborative and friendly workplace. Our team values each member’s contribution and offers opportunities for professional development.

Role

As a Practice Nurse, you will deliver chronic disease management, routine and child immunisations, wound care, travel vaccinations, cervical cytology, and support local commission services. You will have an integral role in health promotion, emergency support, and clinical governance.

What We Offer

• A welcoming and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning
• A chance to make a meaningful impact within the community
• Excellent salary reflecting experience and job requirements

Ideal Candidate

• Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council registration
• Recognised qualifications to diploma level or above
• Experience in a primary care environment, working autonomously
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and IT skills (including SystemOne)
• Knowledge of chaperone procedure, clinical governance, and QOF
• Experience with audit or clinical risk management (desirable)
• Polite, confident, motivated, and committed to ongoing professional development

Key Duties

• Chronic disease management (Diabetes, COPD & Asthma)
• Routine and child immunisations
• Wound care and dressings
• Travel vaccinations
• Cervical cytology
• Knowledge of QOF, local commission and direct enhanced services
• Implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
• Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
• Support the team in clinical emergencies
• Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
• Ensure practice chaperone policy compliance
• Ear irrigation
• Participate in clinical audits
• Implement nursing protocols with the nursing team

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Recognised qualifications to diploma level or above
• Non‑Medical prescriber (desirable)

Experience

• Working in a primary care environment
• Working autonomously
• Knowledge of chaperone procedure
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance
• Ability to record accurate clinical notes
• Experience as a practice nurse in a GP surgery (desirable)

Skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong IT skills, including SystemOne user skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Effective time management (planning & organising)
• Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
• Experience with audit programmes and clinical risk management (desirable)

Personal Qualities

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and co‑operative
• Motivated, forward‑thinking
• Problem solver with accurate information processing
• High integrity and loyalty
• Ability to work under pressure
• Effective communication with patient needs
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Punctual and committed to team effort

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check to confirm no previous criminal convictions. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.

Employer Details

Preston Park Surgery

Florence Road

Brighton

BN1 6DP