Practice Nurse

Service Care Solutions; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit healthcare provider in Brighton seeks a motivated Practice Nurse to join their Primary Care team. The role involves providing high-quality nursing care, managing chronic diseases, and conducting health promotions. Successful candidates will have NMC registration and nursing experience, along with excellent communication and organisational skills. Work is executed in a collaborative environment with a focus on patient care and service quality.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Previous nursing experience, general practice experience is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and patient-centred approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic diseases and develop individual care plans.
• Conduct health promotions, screenings, and vaccinations.
• Support leadership and development in the nursing team.

Skills

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Strong organisational skills

Competent IT skills (SystmOne experience desirable)

Job description

Job Title

Practice Nurse

Department

Primary Care

Location

Brighton, BN2

Hours

Up to 37.5 hours per week

Pay

£30 LTD per hour

Reporting To

Primary Care Quality Manager / Operations Manager

Job Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our Primary Care team in Brighton. Working in line with the NMC Code of Conduct, the successful post holder will deliver high‑quality nursing care, including assessment, treatment, screening, health education and health promotion services.

You will work autonomously and collaboratively with GPs, nurse colleagues and the wider multidisciplinary team, following agreed practice protocols, policies and national guidelines. Prescribing nurses will be supported to use their qualification appropriately within their scope of practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Chronic disease management: assess, diagnose, monitor and develop individual care plans; deliver QOF and enhanced service requirements efficiently and accurately; undertake investigations such as spirometry and reversibility testing.
• Clinical care & monitoring: therapeutic monitoring and treatment compliance; wound care (including complex wound management); health checks and cardiovascular/NHS health checks; blood pressure and blood glucose monitoring; ECGs and phlebotomy in line with practice policy.
• Health promotion & screening: cervical screening, women's and men's health checks; travel health advice and immunisations (adult and child); smoking cessation support; mental health support and medication monitoring.
• Additional clinical duties: ear care; minor surgery support; risk assessments including safeguarding, vulnerable adults and social issues.
• Leadership & management: lead and support the nursing team; conduct supervision, appraisals and one‑to‑ones; support workforce planning, training and service development.

Essential Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Previous nursing experience (general practice experience desirable).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organisational skills and patient‑centred approach.
• Understanding of confidentiality and information governance.
• Competent IT skills (SystmOne experience desirable).

About the Organisation

The organisation is a not‑for‑profit healthcare provider delivering a range of innovative primary care services across multiple locations. The focus is on improving patient access to care, supporting early intervention and reducing unnecessary demand on secondary care services.

The organisation is committed to high standards of clinical quality, patient safety and service sustainability. It works collaboratively with partner organisations across health and social care to support integrated services and improved patient outcomes, particularly within complex and diverse communities.

There is a strong emphasis on equality, diversity, safeguarding and staff development, alongside a commitment to delivering social value and environmentally responsible healthcare services.