About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a motivated, patient-focused Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse who is passionate about high-quality primary care and wants to work in a well-organised, forward-thinking GP practice.
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering evidence-based nursing care, supporting long-term condition management, and contributing to preventative health services for our diverse patient population.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for providing a wide range of clinical nursing services including:
Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension)
Immunisations and vaccinations
Cervical screening
Wound care and dressings
Health promotion and patient education
Supporting QOF and enhanced services delivery
Working collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, pharmacists and the wider PCN team
Carrying out relevant check such as fridge temprature checks, compliance with Infection Control procedures
About us
We are a well-established NHS GP practice providing high-quality primary care services to our local community. We are a forward thinking, digitally enabled practice that actively embraces technology to improve patient access, clinical safety, and staff efficiency.
Our work is guided by clear values, and we strongly encourage applications from candidates who align with them. We are looking for individuals who are emotionally intelligent, positive, accountable, committed to continuous learning, and comfortable working in a data-informed way to improve patient outcomes and service delivery.
We place a strong emphasis on personal and professional development. We believe that investing in our staff leads directly to better patient care, improved job satisfaction, and long-term career progression. This includes access to training, protected learning opportunities, clinical supervision, regular appraisals, and encouragement to develop specialist interests within primary care.
You will be joining a supportive multidisciplinary team where innovation, reflection, and improvement are actively encouraged, and where staff are valued, listened to, and supported to be the best they can be.
Job description Job responsibilities Clinical Responsibilities
Provide safe, effective, and patient-centred nursing care in a primary care setting
Undertake long-term condition management clinics including (but not limited to) diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease
Perform cervical screening in line with the NHS Cervical Screening Programme
Administer childhood and adult immunisations and vaccinations
Carry out wound care, dressings, and minor injury management
Support health promotion and disease prevention activities, including lifestyle advice and patient education
Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with practice policies
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using EMIS Web
Professional Responsibilities
Work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct at all times
Maintain up-to-date professional registration, revalidation, and CPD
Participate in clinical supervision, appraisal, and personal development planning
Actively engage in training, reflective practice, and continuous learning
Support students, new starters, and colleagues as appropriate
Quality, Governance, and Safety
Contribute to QOF, enhanced services, and local incentive schemes
Participate in clinical audit, quality improvement, and service evaluation
Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control
Comply with all practice policies, procedures, and clinical governance frameworks
Support CQC standards, including Safe, Effective, and Well-Led domains
Team Working and Communication
Work collaboratively with GPs, HCAs, pharmacists, ANPs, and the wider PCN team
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and colleagues
Contribute positively to a supportive and respectful team culture
Use digital systems and data to support clinical decision-making and service improvement
Technology and Innovation
Use clinical systems (EMIS Web, AccuRx, NHS systems) effectively and accurately
Engage with digital tools and new ways of working to improve efficiency and patient experience
Support data-driven approaches to long-term condition management and recall systems
Confidentiality and Information Governance
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times in line with GDPR and NHS guidance
Ensure information is recorded, stored, and shared appropriately
Other Responsibilities
Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role
Flexibility to support service delivery in line with practice needs
Health & Safety
Take reasonable care for own health and safety and that of others
Report incidents, near misses, and concerns in line with practice policy
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Desirable
Previous experience working in an NHS GP practice Experience supporting QOF, enhanced services, or local incentive schemes Experience working within a multidisciplinary or PCN team Experience contributing to clinical audits or quality improvement projects Experience using EMIS Web and AccuRx Sound knowledge of primary care nursing and NHS clinical pathways Ability to deliver evidence-based care in line with national and local guidelines Understanding of infection prevention and control in a GP surgery setting Awareness of safeguarding responsibilities for adults and children
Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) with current NMC registration Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
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 Brigstock Family Practice
Address 83 Brigstock Road
Thornton Heath
Surrey
CR7 7JH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.brigstockfamilypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)