Practice Nurse - Camberley

NHS; Camberley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Camberley is seeking a part-time Practice Nurse. The role includes lead duties such as IPC and immunisations, alongside management responsibilities. The ideal candidate should have a Registered Nurse qualification, experience in primary care, and strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £22.50 to £24.81 per hour, supported by a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a primary care environment.
• Experience as a practice or community nurse.
• Experience in chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver practice nursing services within scope.
• Independently manage nursing duties.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication

Strong IT skills

Teamwork and autonomy

Problem-solving & analytical thinking

Education

Registered Nurse

Tools

Office

Outlook

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for a Practice nurse to hold some lead nurse duties. These will include IPC and immunisations lead. Additional management responsibilities will be assigned along with ad‑hoc tasks as they arise. Management time will be protected and supported by the GP partners and management team. Attendance at fortnightly management meetings will be expected within working hours.

The position is part‑time, 25 hours per week. We are open to discussion around working days and hours alongside a competitive salary.

Main Duties of the Job

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practice's multidisciplinary team who provide care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. You will be supported by our clinical and management team but must be able to work independently.

About Us

At Camberley Health Centre, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional high‑quality care to our patients. We have a supportive and friendly team of GPs, nurses, healthcare, administration and management who all contribute to making a positive difference.

Pay Scheme

Salary: £22.50 to £24.81 per hour, depending on experience. Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Part‑time – 25 hours per week
Location: Theta Building, Lyon Way
Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7ER

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well–being programmes
• Administer cervical screening smear tests
• Provide wound care to patients (including ulcers, Doppler assessments, etc.)
• Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
• Carry out adult immunisations
• Carry out child immunisations
• Assist GPs with minor surgery when required

Person Specification

Essential Qualities:

• Polite and confident
• Flexible and cooperative
• Motivated, forward thinker
• Problem solver with ability to process information accurately and effectively
• High levels of integrity and loyalty
• Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
• Ability to work under pressure in stressful situations
• Effective communication skills and understanding patient needs
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Effective use of resources
• Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility to work outside core office hours
• Disclosure, Barring Service (DBS) check
• Occupational Health clearance
• NMC registration

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse

Experience:

• Experience working in a primary care environment
• Experience as a practice or community nurse
• Experience in chronic disease management

Clinical Knowledge & Skills:

Essential:

• Wound care (including complex dressings, removal of sutures and staples)
• Compression bandaging
• ECG interpretation
• Venepuncture
• New patient medical assessments
• Chaperone procedures
• Requesting and interpreting pathology tests
• Travel medicine
• Hypertension, CHD management
• Immunisations (routine, childhood, travel)
• Women's health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
• Evidence‑based practice and clinical governance
• Accurate clinical notes
• Scope awareness and referral judgement
• Health promotion strategies
• Knowledge of PGDs and associated policy

Desirable:

• Diabetes management
• Asthma management
• Spirometry
• Knowledge of local public health
• Awareness of wider health area issues

Skills:

Essential:

• Excellent written and oral communication
• Strong IT skills
• Clear, polite telephone manner
• Proficient with Office and Outlook
• Effective time management (planning & organising)
• Teamwork and autonomy
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem‑solving & analytical thinking
• Adherence to clinical policy and procedure

Desirable:

• EMIS user skills
• Audit experience and leadership
• Clinical risk management experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

UK Registration

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

Employer Details

Surrey Heath Community Providers Ltd
Theta Building, Lyon Way
Frimley, Camberley, Surrey, GU16 7ER
Website: https://www.surreyheathcommunityproviders.co.uk/