Chesser Surgery is seeking a motivated and experienced Practice Nurse to join our team in Carshalton, Surrey.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ health needs.
- Develop, implement and review individualized care plans.
- Provide appropriate treatments and interventions as required.
- Undertake treatment room responsibilities and deliver Chronic Disease Management (CDM) clinics.
- Carry out clinical tasks such as travel health consultations and vaccinations, cervical screening tests, childhood immunisations, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, venepuncture and routine health checks.
- Work collaboratively with GPs, fellow nurses and the wider healthcare team to ensure high‑quality patient care.
- Maintain accurate, timely and confidential patient records in line with NHS standards.
- Deliver health education, advice and counselling to patients and families.
- Keep up to date with current clinical guidelines, medical advancements and best practice in primary care.
- Work part‑time (approximately 16 hours per week), with flexible arrangements available for the right candidate.
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (NMC registration) with evidence of current NMC revalidation.
- Experience in primary care or a transferable clinical setting.
- Competence in immunisations and vaccinations (adult and childhood).
- Cervical cytology training.
- Wound care and dressing experience.
- Ability to manage Chronic Disease Management (CDM) clinics, e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension.
- Good IT skills and ability to use electronic patient records.
- Previous experience working as a Practice Nurse in General Practice.
- Travel health training and vaccination experience.
- Additional qualifications in chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes diploma, respiratory training).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development (CPD courses, certificates).
- Mentor/Student supervision and assessment (SSSA) qualification for supporting students or junior staff.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and applicants must undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check for any previous criminal convictions.
