Practice Nurse - East Surrey Division

Modality Partnership; Horley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Education and career development

Flexible working options

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Modality East Surrey Medical Practice in Horley with four sites seeks a skilled Practice Nurse to deliver evidence-based nursing care across the East Surrey practice. You will work within NMC standards, providing long-term condition management, preventative care and patient education across cross-site clinics.

The role is a full-time equivalent post with part-time applications welcomed, offering a dynamic learning environment and opportunities to contribute to audit and service improvement

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration verified.
• Two years post-registration experience.
• At least one year of general practice or community nursing experience.
• Experience in nurse-led long-term condition management.
• Experience implementing clinical guidelines and protocols.
• Experience in audit and quality improvement.
• Clinical supervision training and experience where relevant.
• Knowledge of managing patients with long-term and chronic conditions.
• Understanding of health promotion and preventative care strategies.

Responsibilities

• Nurse-led reviews for long-term conditions (diabetes, asthma, COPD).
• Cervical screening, immunisations and vaccinations.
• Wound care, dressings, sutures and routine procedures.
• Preventative care and health checks with lifestyle advice.
• Escalation of deterioration and safeguarding concerns.
• Accurate documentation and infection prevention.
• Collaboration with GP partners and wider team.
• Participation in audit, quality improvement and CPD.
• Teaching, supervision and mentorship responsibilities as appropriate.

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Full-time equivalent post; part-time applications welcomed

Horley, Smallfield and Caterham

Join our award-winning practice nursing team

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join Modality East Surrey Medical Practice. Caring for approximately 45,000–46,000 patients across four sites, we offer the opportunity to deliver the breadth of practice nursing within an innovative, forward-thinking training practice. We are recruiting to a full-time equivalent post and welcome part-time applications.

Our CARE values — Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence — guide our work with patients and colleagues. We value professional judgement, shared learning and ideas that improve patient care.

Why Join Us?

Minimum 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays (pro rata)

Employee discounts and benefits scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Education and career development pathways

Enhanced family-friendly policies, flexible working options, and wellbeing initiatives

Main Duties of the Job

You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate evidence-based nursing care, combining long-term condition management with prevention and health promotion. Working within your competence and agreed protocols, you will support safe, coordinated care and contribute to audit and service improvement. Your work will include routine practice nursing procedures, personalised advice and timely escalation of clinical concerns.

Overview of the Organisation

Modality East Surrey Medical Practice is an award-winning training practice within Modality Partnership. Our sites are Birchwood and Wayside in Horley, Smallfield Surgery and Townhill Medical Practice in Caterham. We combine local patient relationships with opportunities for collaboration across the wider partnership.

Our experienced nursing team includes a Diabetes Specialist Nurse and a Respiratory Specialist Nurse. The wider clinical team includes two paediatric Advanced Nurse Practitioners working at consultant-level competency within their scope of practice. GP partners, healthcare assistants and operational colleagues support multidisciplinary working.

We focus on accessible care, continuity, proactive long-term condition management and services for patients with complex needs. We use digital systems to support coordinated care and welcome staff involvement in developing pathways. Induction, supervision and development support will reflect your experience and the requirements of the role.

Job Description

Please refer to the supporting documents for a full Job Description outlining the core responsibilities of this role.

The Practice Nurse will deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care across the East Surrey practice, working within NMC professional standards, demonstrated competence and agreed clinical protocols. Site allocation and any cross-site working arrangements will be discussed during recruitment and induction.

Core responsibilities include:

Nurse-led reviews and support for long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma and COPD, according to training and competence.

Cervical screening, immunisations and vaccinations with appropriate training and authorisation.

Wound assessment, dressings, suture removal and other routine nursing procedures within competence.

Preventative care, screening and health checks, with personalised lifestyle and self-management advice.

Recognition and escalation of deterioration and safeguarding concerns.

Accurate clinical documentation, infection prevention and safe handling of medicines and equipment.

Collaboration with specialist nurses, GP partners and the wider multidisciplinary team.

Participation in audit, quality improvement, continuing professional development and sharing learning.

You will contribute to a supportive learning environment and the development of nursing services. Teaching, supervision and mentorship responsibilities will reflect your experience and training.

Modality Partnership reserves the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

Pre-employment Requirements

Professional registration: Current NMC registration must be verified.

Vaccinations: Mandatory vaccination evidence is required for this role, including Hepatitis B, MMR, and Varicella

Occupational health: Appointment is subject to occupational health clearance, including role-specific assessment of immunisation status and any support or adjustments required.

Right to work: Evidence of eligibility to work in the UK is required at interview stage.

References: Satisfactory references are required, including one from your current or most recent employer where applicable.

Employment history: Any employment gaps of six weeks or more must be explained.

Other checks: Appropriate safeguarding and DBS checks will be undertaken for the role.

Person Specification:Qualifications and Experience:Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of two years post-registration experience.At least one year of experience in general practice or community nursing.Experience in nurse-led management of long-term conditions.Experience implementing clinical guidelines and protocols.Experience in audit and quality improvement.Clinical supervision training and experience, where relevant to assigned responsibilities.Knowledge:Knowledge of managing patients with long-term and chronic conditions.Understanding of accountability within your own role and the roles of others in Primary Care.Knowledge of effective health promotion and preventative care strategies.Awareness of local and national health policies and priorities.Understanding of the wider health and care system.Knowledge of clinical governance principles within Primary Care.Understanding of patient group directions and related policies.Knowledge of public health principles and population health.Ability to recognise factors affecting health within the local community.Knowledge of local public health issues and challenges.Skills:Clinical judgement and the ability to recognise limitations and upscale appropriately.Relevant clinical skills in cervical screening, immunisation and vaccination, wound care and other practice nursing procedures, with current competencies appropriate to assigned duties.Ability to support patients in making sustainable lifestyle changes.Strong written and verbal communication, including sensitive discussions with patients and families.Ability to work collaboratively and resolve problems constructively.Teaching, supervision and mentorship skills appropriate to experience.Competent IT skills and confidence using clinical systems, including willingness to develop EMIS skills.Personal Qualities:Professional, compassionate and accountable approach to work.Respect for confidentiality, dignity and individual needs.Strong team player who contributes to a supportive working environment.Tact, discretion and clear communication.Initiative and adaptability when responding to changing clinical priorities.Commitment to learning, service improvement and agreed working arrangements.