Practice Nurse - East Surrey Division

Modality Partnership; South Nutfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Annual leave + holidays

Employee discounts

EAP

Career development

Flexible working

Job summary

Modality East Surrey Medical Practice in Horley, Smallfield and Caterham is seeking a skilled Practice Nurse to join a forward-thinking team caring for around 45,000–46,000 patients across four sites. The role offers a full-time equivalent post with welcome for part-time applications and a strong focus on education and service improvement.

You will deliver evidence-based nursing care, manage long-term conditions, provide preventive care and health promotion, and contribute to audits and pathway

Qualifications

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Minimum of two years post-registration experience.
• Experience in general practice or community nursing.
• Experience in nurse-led management of long-term conditions.
• Ability to use EMIS and other clinical systems.
• Competence in cervical screening, immunisation and wound care.

Responsibilities

• Nurse-led reviews and management of long-term conditions.
• Cervical screening, immunisations and vaccinations.
• Wound assessment and dressings within competence.
• Preventative care, health checks and lifestyle advice.
• Accurate clinical documentation and governance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team; participate in audits.

Skills

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NMC registration required

Tools

EMIS

Job description

Job summary

Ready to make an impact?

Modality East Surrey Medical Practice 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?

• NHS pension scheme
• 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.

About us

Our East Surrey practices are an award-winning practice part of Modality Partnership, one of the UKs largest GP super-partnerships, serving over 500,000 patients with a workforce of more than 1,800 staff. Our sites are Birchwood and Wayside in Horley, Smallfield and Townhill in Caterham. We continuously innovate to improve patient care and staff experience, embracing digital tools and automation to enhance how services are delivered.

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 responsibilities

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

Personal Qualities

Essential

• 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.

Qualifications

Essential

• Current NMC registration as a Registered Nurse with a minimum of two years post-registration experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• 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.

Experience

Essential

• 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.

Skills

Essential

• Clinical judgement and the ability to recognise limitations and elevate 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.

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. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).