Job summary

Join our friendly, innovative and supportive GP practice

Brockwood Medical Practice is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse to join our expanding multidisciplinary team.

This is an exciting opportunity for either a newly qualified or experienced nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in general practice and keen to develop their clinical knowledge and skills.

As a training practice, we are committed to supporting the professional development of our staff. We have an excellent reputation for education, mentorship and innovation, and provide a supportive environment where nurses can build their confidence, develop their clinical skills and play an active role within our wider multidisciplinary team.

We welcome nurses who are enthusiastic about general practice, committed to providing safe and effective patient care, and keen to contribute to the ongoing development of our nursing services.

Main duties of the job

The Practice Nurse will provide high-quality, safe and effective nursing care to patients registered with the practice. The Nurse should be able to demonstrate, appropriate to their level of training, experience and competency:

• Safe and effective clinical assessment
• Venepuncture and specimen handling
• ECG recording
• Blood pressure and cardiovascular assessment
• Wound care
• NHS Health Checks
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice
• Immunisations and vaccinations
• Long-term condition management
• Dementia screening
• Cervical screening where trained
• Anticoagulation monitoring
• Patient education and self-management
• Accurate clinical documentation
• Effective clinical room and stock management

About us

Brockwood Medical Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking and high-performing training practice located across a beautiful rural and semi-rural area, caring for a diverse patient population. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while creating a supportive, collaborative and rewarding environment for our team.

Our multidisciplinary workforce includes GPs, Advanced Clinical Practitioners, Clinical Pharmacists, Paramedics, First Contact Physiotherapists, Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants, Care Coordinators, Social Prescribers, alongside an experienced administrative and reception team.

Working as part of such a broad and skilled multidisciplinary team provides excellent opportunities for collaborative working, shared learning and professional development, with colleagues able to draw on the expertise of different clinical and professional disciplines.

We consistently achieve excellent clinical outcomes, with strong QOF performance reflecting our commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. Our patients also value the service we provide, reflected in an outstanding 94% overall satisfaction rating in the latest GP Patient Survey.

We are committed to developing our team and fostering a culture where staff feel supported to learn, develop their skills and contribute to the continued improvement of patient care.

Details

Date posted

18 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Dependent on skills and experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2410-26-0000

Job locations

Tanners Meadow

Brockham

Betchworth

Surrey

RH3 7NJ

United Kingdom

Newdigate Surgery

Rusper Road

Newdigate

DORKING

Surrey

RH5 5BE

United Kingdom

Health Building

1 Bentsbrook Close

North Holmwood

DORKING

Surrey

RH5 4HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Long-Term Condition Management

Undertake assessment, monitoring and review of patients with long-term conditions, including

Diabetes

Asthma

COPD

Cardiovascular disease

Hypertension

Chronic kidney disease

Atrial fibrillation

Stroke/TIA

Other conditions as appropriate to the nurse's competencies and practice requirements

Duties may include

Clinical assessment and review

Blood pressure monitoring

Pulse and rhythm assessment

Weight and BMI monitoring

Lifestyle assessment and advice

Review of symptoms and disease control

Monitoring and review of agreed clinical parameters

Identification of deterioration and appropriate escalation

Patient education and self-management support

Appropriate onward referral to GPs or other members of the multidisciplinary team

Diabetes

Undertake diabetic reviews within competency

Perform and interpret agreed clinical measurements

Complete foot assessments

Review blood pressure, weight and lifestyle factors

Undertake appropriate blood and urine monitoring

Provide education regarding diet, exercise and self-management

Identify patients requiring GP, pharmacist, podiatry or other specialist input

Ensure appropriate coding and recall arrangements are completed

Respiratory Conditions

Support patients with asthma and COPD through

Routine clinical reviews

Assessment of symptoms and control

Inhaler technique checks

Provision of self-management advice

Smoking cessation and lifestyle advice

Appropriate monitoring and escalation

Referral to respiratory or other services where required

Cardiovascular Disease and Hypertension

Undertake blood pressure reviews

Assess cardiovascular risk factors

Support management of hypertension

Undertake cardiovascular health promotion

Monitor patients following agreed practice protocols

Escalate abnormal findings appropriately

Vaccinations and Immunisations

Undertake vaccination and immunisation programmes in accordance with national guidance, including

Childhood immunisations

Adult vaccinations

Influenza vaccination

COVID-19 vaccination where commissioned and appropriate

Pneumococcal vaccination

Shingles vaccination

Other vaccination programmes as required

Responsibilities include

Checking patient eligibility

Obtaining appropriate consent

Safe administration of vaccines

Appropriate observation and management of adverse reactions

Accurate recording and coding

Maintaining cold-chain requirement.

Stock monitoring and management

Cervical Screening

Where appropriately trained and competent

Undertake cervical screening

Obtain appropriate consent

Explain the procedure and provide patient reassurance

Ensure accurate completion and submission of samples

Maintain appropriate clinical records

Provide appropriate follow-up advice

Wound Care

Undertake assessment and management of wounds within competency, including

Acute wounds

Chronic wounds

Leg ulcers

Post-operative wounds

Skin integrity concerns This may include

Wound assessment

Dressing selection and application

Assessment for infection

Leg ulcer assessment and management

Compression therapy where appropriately trained

Patient education and self-management advice

Appropriate referral where required

ECGs and Cardiovascular Monitoring

Undertake 12-lead ECGs where clinically indicated

Ensure accurate recording and documentation

Recognise significant abnormalities requiring escalation

Arrange appropriate GP review or onward referral

INR Monitoring

Where trained and competent

Undertake point-of-care INR testing

Record results accurately

Follow practice anticoagulation protocols

Escalate abnormal or clinically concerning results

Ensure appropriate follow-up is arranged

Phlebotomy and Clinical Investigations

Undertake venepuncture

Collect and correctly label blood samples

Undertake appropriate investigations within agreed protocols

Ensure specimens are processed and transported appropriately

Recognise and escalate abnormal or clinically concerning findings

Women's Health

Provide nursing support for women's health services within competency, including

Contraception advice and monitoring

Sexual health screening and advice

Menopause support and signposting

Cervical screening

Pregnancy-related health promotion and signposting

Appropriate referral to GPs or specialist services

Men's Health

Provide health promotion and preventative healthcare advice, including

Cardiovascular risk assessment.

Lifestyle advice.

Sexual health advice.

Appropriate signposting and referral.

Health Promotion and Prevention

Promote healthy lifestyles and preventative healthcare, including

Smoking cessation

Weight management

Healthy eating

Physical activity

Alcohol awareness

Cardiovascular risk reduction

Vaccination uptake

Screening programmes

Provide appropriate advice and signpost patients to relevant NHS and community services.

NHS Health Checks

Undertake NHS Health Checks where appropriately trained and competent, including

Assessment of cardiovascular risk

Blood pressure measurement

Height and weight

BMI calculation

Lifestyle assessment

Smoking status

Alcohol assessment

Appropriate blood tests

QRISK assessment where required

Health promotion and lifestyle advice

Appropriate onward referral

Dementia Screening

Where appropriately trained

Undertake initial dementia screening as requested by the clinical team

Complete approved cognitive assessment tools

Record findings accurately in SystmOne

Escalate concerns or abnormal findings to the GP

Provide appropriate patient and carer information and signposting

Vitamin B12 Injections

Where trained and competent

Administer Vitamin B12 injections under an appropriate PSD/PGD or other authorised prescribing arrangement

Check the patient's clinical record and treatment plan before administration

Confirm appropriate consent

Record administration accurately

Monitor and report adverse reactions

Clinical Room and Stock Management

Maintain clinical rooms to a high standard

Ensure equipment is clean, safe and appropriately maintained

Monitor clinical stock levels

Order and replenish clinical consumable.

Check expiry dates

Rotate stock appropriately

Maintain vaccine and medication storage requirements

Ensure emergency equipment is checked in accordance with practice procedures

Report faulty equipment or other clinical safety concerns promptly

Patient Care and Communication

Provide compassionate, person-centred nursing care

Treat patients with dignity and respect

Maintain professional boundaries

Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues

Adapt communication to meet individual patient needs

Support shared decision-making and patient self-management

Recognise and escalate safeguarding concerns

Clinical Governance and Patient Safety

Work within the NMC Code and professional standards

Follow practice clinical policies and procedures

Recognise and report clinical incidents and near misses

Participate in significant event reviews and learning where appropriate

Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement

Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records

Ensure appropriate escalation of abnormal observations and results

Participate in practice clinical governance activities

Administrative Responsibilities

Accurately record all consultations and clinical activity in SystmOne

Complete appropriate clinical templates and coding

Ensure recalls and follow-up arrangements are completed

Review and action clinical tasks within agreed timescales

Complete relevant documentation for investigations and procedures

Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and NHS requirements

Professional Responsibilities

Maintain current NMC registration

Work within professional scope of practice and individual competencies

Maintain clinical competencies through appropriate training and education

Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning

Undertake mandatory training and required clinical updates where appropriate

Keep knowledge and skills up to date in line with current evidence and national guidance

Job description Job responsibilities Long-Term Condition ManagementUndertake assessment, monitoring and review of patients with long-term conditions, including Diabetes Asthma COPD Cardiovascular disease Hypertension Chronic kidney disease Atrial fibrillation Stroke/TIA Other conditions as appropriate to the nurse's competencies and practice requirementsDuties may include Clinical assessment and review Blood pressure monitoring Pulse and rhythm assessment Weight and BMI monitoring Lifestyle assessment and advice Review of symptoms and disease control Monitoring and review of agreed clinical parameters Identification of deterioration and appropriate escalation Patient education and self-management support Appropriate onward referral to GPs or other members of the multidisciplinary teamDiabetes Undertake diabetic reviews within competency Perform and interpret agreed clinical measurements Complete foot assessments Review blood pressure, weight and lifestyle factors Undertake appropriate blood and urine monitoring Provide education regarding diet, exercise and self-management Identify patients requiring GP, pharmacist, podiatry or other specialist input Ensure appropriate coding and recall arrangements are completedRespiratory ConditionsSupport patients with asthma and COPD through Routine clinical reviews Assessment of symptoms and control Inhaler technique checks Provision of self-management advice Smoking cessation and lifestyle advice Appropriate monitoring and escalation Referral to respiratory or other services where requiredCardiovascular Disease and Hypertension Undertake blood pressure reviews Assess cardiovascular risk factors Support management of hypertension Undertake cardiovascular health promotion Monitor patients following agreed practice protocols Escalate abnormal findings appropriatelyVaccinations and ImmunisationsUndertake vaccination and immunisation programmes in accordance with national guidance, including Childhood immunisations Adult vaccinations Influenza vaccination COVID-19 vaccination where commissioned and appropriate Pneumococcal vaccination Shingles vaccination Other vaccination programmes as required Responsibilities include Checking patient eligibility Obtaining appropriate consent Safe administration of vaccines Appropriate observation and management of adverse reactions Accurate recording and coding Maintaining cold-chain requirement. Stock monitoring and management Cervical ScreeningWhere appropriately trained and competent Undertake cervical screening Obtain appropriate consent Explain the procedure and provide patient reassurance Ensure accurate completion and submission of samples Maintain appropriate clinical records Provide appropriate follow-up adviceWound CareUndertake assessment and management of wounds within competency, including Acute wounds Chronic wounds Leg ulcers Post-operative wounds Skin integrity concerns This may include Wound assessment Dressing selection and application Assessment for infection Leg ulcer assessment and management Compression therapy where appropriately trained Patient education and self-management advice Appropriate referral where required ECGs and Cardiovascular Monitoring Undertake 12-lead ECGs where clinically indicated Ensure accurate recording and documentation Recognise significant abnormalities requiring escalation Arrange appropriate GP review or onward referralINR MonitoringWhere trained and competent Undertake point-of-care INR testing Record results accurately Follow practice anticoagulation protocols Escalate abnormal or clinically concerning results Ensure appropriate follow-up is arrangedPhlebotomy and Clinical Investigations Undertake venepuncture Collect and correctly label blood samples Undertake appropriate investigations within agreed protocols Ensure specimens are processed and transported appropriately Recognise and escalate abnormal or clinically concerning findingsWomen's HealthProvide nursing support for women's health services within competency, including Contraception advice and monitoring Sexual health screening and advice Menopause support and signposting Cervical screening Pregnancy-related health promotion and signposting Appropriate referral to GPs or specialist services Men's HealthProvide health promotion and preventative healthcare advice, including Cardiovascular risk assessment. Lifestyle advice. Sexual health advice. Appropriate signposting and referral.Health Promotion and PreventionPromote healthy lifestyles and preventative healthcare, including Smoking cessation Weight management Healthy eating Physical activity Alcohol awareness Cardiovascular risk reduction Vaccination uptake Screening programmesProvide appropriate advice and signpost patients to relevant NHS and community services. NHS Health ChecksUndertake NHS Health Checks where appropriately trained and competent, including Assessment of cardiovascular risk Blood pressure measurement Height and weight BMI calculation Lifestyle assessment Smoking status Alcohol assessment Appropriate blood tests QRISK assessment where required Health promotion and lifestyle advice Appropriate onward referral Dementia ScreeningWhere appropriately trained Undertake initial dementia screening as requested by the clinical team Complete approved cognitive assessment tools Record findings accurately in SystmOne Escalate concerns or abnormal findings to the GP Provide appropriate patient and carer information and signposting Vitamin B12 InjectionsWhere trained and competent Administer Vitamin B12 injections under an appropriate PSD/PGD or other authorised prescribing arrangement Check the patient's clinical record and treatment plan before administration Confirm appropriate consent Record administration accurately Monitor and report adverse reactionsClinical Room and Stock Management Maintain clinical rooms to a high standard Ensure equipment is clean, safe and appropriately maintained Monitor clinical stock levels Order and replenish clinical consumable. Check expiry dates Rotate stock appropriately Maintain vaccine and medication storage requirements Ensure emergency equipment is checked in accordance with practice procedures Report faulty equipment or other clinical safety concerns promptly Patient Care and Communication Provide compassionate, person-centred nursing care Treat patients with dignity and respect Maintain professional boundaries Communicate effectively with patients, carers and colleagues Adapt communication to meet individual patient needs Support shared decision-making and patient self-management Recognise and escalate safeguarding concernsClinical Governance and Patient Safety Work within the NMC Code and professional standards Follow practice clinical policies and procedures Recognise and report clinical incidents and near misses Participate in significant event reviews and learning where appropriate Contribute to clinical audits and quality improvement Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records Ensure appropriate escalation of abnormal observations and results Participate in practice clinical governance activities Administrative Responsibilities Accurately record all consultations and clinical activity in SystmOne Complete appropriate clinical templates and coding Ensure recalls and follow-up arrangements are completed Review and action clinical tasks within agreed timescales Complete relevant documentation for investigations and procedures Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with GDPR and NHS requirements Professional Responsibilities Maintain current NMC registration Work within professional scope of practice and individual competencies Maintain clinical competencies through appropriate training and education Participate in annual appraisal and personal development planning Undertake mandatory training and required clinical updates where appropriate Keep knowledge and skills up to date in line with current evidence and national guidance

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Experience of working within a clinical healthcare environment
• Competent in assessment, blood pressure, venepuncture, ECGs, wound care and health promotion
• Good understanding of the management of common long-term conditions
• Understanding of safe vaccine administration and cold chain requirements
• Understanding of safeguarding, infection control, confidentiality and clinical governance
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage clinical appointments effectively
• Compassionate, professional, reliable, approachable and able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Previous general practice or primary care experience
• Experience in long-term condition management, INR monitoring and cervical screening
• Experience in managing a long-term condition such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, cardiovascular disease and hypertension
• Current immunisation and vaccination competency
• Experiencing using SystmOne and Ardens templates
• Knowledge of QOF and Primary Care Network services
• Experience providing patient education and behaviour change advice
• Experience working across multiple practice sites
• Interest in development

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered Nurse with current NMC registration Experience of working within a clinical healthcare environment Competent in assessment, blood pressure, venepuncture, ECGs, wound care and health promotion Good understanding of the management of common long-term conditions Understanding of safe vaccine administration and cold chain requirements Understanding of safeguarding, infection control, confidentiality and clinical governance Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritise workload and manage clinical appointments effectively Compassionate, professional, reliable, approachable and able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Desirable Previous general practice or primary care experience Experience in long-term condition management, INR monitoring and cervical screening Experience in managing a long-term condition such as diabetes, asthma, COPD, cardiovascular disease and hypertension Current immunisation and vaccination competency Experiencing using SystmOne and Ardens templates Knowledge of QOF and Primary Care Network services Experience providing patient education and behaviour change advice Experience working across multiple practice sites Interest in development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Brockwood Medical Practice

Address

Tanners Meadow

Brockham

Betchworth

Surrey

RH3 7NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.brockwoodmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Brockwood Medical Practice

Address

Tanners Meadow

Brockham

Betchworth

Surrey

RH3 7NJ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.brockwoodmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)