Practice Nurse

DHC is a successful GP Federation dedicated to supporting GP services across Surrey. We now have a great opportunity for a qualified nurse to join our successful team at Brockwood Medical Practice. The candidate will have a strong interest in working in primary care, excellent clinical skills and a team-oriented approach to their work.

Main duties of the job:

Integrated with the clinical team at Brockwood Medical Practice, the Practice Nurse will provide high quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within the primary care setting. The role focuses on delivering chronic disease management, preventative health services, health promotion, and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of the practice population. The successful candidate will be part of a friendly team at Brockwood Medical Practice and will receive appropriate training and support for the role. They will also support the education and supervision of other health care professionals as appropriate.

About us:

DHC (Dorking Healthcare) has grown out of a collaboration of Dorking GP practices to become an NHS provider organisation that serves the population of Surrey. Our services cover primary care, community health, outpatient services (including diagnostics and procedures) and mental health (Talking Therapies). With a strong, shared vision, we have been able to raise standards and bring about real change in the way NHS services are managed locally. DHC is a flexible and forward-thinking employer, we offer competitive benefits:

• Membership of the NHS pension scheme
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Some of our sites have free on-site parking (subject to availability)

We aim to be an employer of choice and conduct annual staff satisfaction surveys. DHC actively encourages and promotes diversity, ensures all voices are heard and included and is committed to equal opportunities for all.

Job responsibilities:

The Practice Nurse provides high quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients within the primary care setting. The role focuses on delivering chronic disease management, preventive health services, health promotion, and supporting the wider multi-disciplinary team to meet the needs of the practice population. The practice actively promotes an integrated supportive culture within the whole practice workforce team, whilst ensuring all staff practice safe, efficient and collaborative working.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Clinical Responsibilities:
   • Asthma and COPD management
   • Diabetes care (within competency level)
   • Cardiovascular reviews (hypertension, heart disease)
   • Wound care and dressings
   • Cervical cytology (smear tests)
   • Childhood and adult immunisations
   • Travel health advice and vaccinations
   • Contraception and sexual health screening (within scope)
   • Triage and assess patients, providing safe, evidence-based advice or onward referral.
   • Support long-term condition management models and personalised care plans.
   • Undertake health checks including NHS Health Checks, frailty assessments, and lifestyle risk assessments.
   • Provide urgent care support (e.g., minor illness, acute presentations) depending on competency.
   • Promote healthy lifestyle choices including smoking cessation, weight management, physical activity, and alcohol advice.
   • Educate patients on managing long-term conditions, self-care, and medication adherence.
   • Participate in public health initiatives and campaigns.
2. Professional & Clinical Governance:
   • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical records using practice systems (e.g., EMIS/TPP SystmOne).
   • Work in line with NMC Code of Conduct, safeguarding legislation, and practice policies.
   • Participate in significant event reviews, audits, and quality improvement activities.
   • Ensure safe use of medical equipment, vaccines, cold-chain processes, and infection control.
3. Multidisciplinary Working:
   • Collaborate with GPs, ANPs, HCAs, pharmacists, social prescribers, community teams, and other healthcare professionals.
   • Contribute to MDT discussions and care planning for complex patients.
   • Support practice initiatives such as QOF, IIF, enhanced services, and vaccination programmes.
   • Participate in practice meetings and contribute to service development.
   • Assist with supervision and development of other health care professionals as appropriate.
4. Personal Development:
   • Maintain professional registration and complete mandatory training.
   • Engage in annual appraisal, revalidation, and continued professional development.
   • Expand clinical competencies in line with service needs (e.g., chronic disease diplomas, minor illness, prescribing).

Person Specification:

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RN) with current NMC registration.
• Chronic disease management qualifications (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes).
• Independent/Supplementary Prescribing (V300) if relevant to scope.
• Experience with EMIS or SystmOne.
• Experience in a primary care or community setting.
• Competency in wound care, immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical cytology.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach.
• Organised, flexible, and able to prioritise workload.
• Compliance with confidentiality, safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety requirements.
• Aware of how to support patients with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity.

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.

£31,500 to £38,000 a year depending on experience.