Practice Nurse - East Surrey DivisionNHS

Job summary

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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.

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.

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.

Application Process

If you enjoy delivering person-centred care, helping patients manage their health and contributing to service improvement, we would welcome your application. Please describe your current clinical competencies, relevant experience and any areas you would like to develop. Informal enquiries and visits are welcome.