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.

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 escalate 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.

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).