Practice Nurse - The Avenue Surgery

Sussex Primary Care Limited; Brighton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Brighton is looking for a Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care across various services. The ideal candidate should be a Registered Nurse with experience in a GP setting and possess strong communication skills. Responsibilities include patient care, communication, and quality governance. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive and learning-focused environment.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include Registered Nurse (RN) and relevant GP experience.
• Experience as a qualified nurse in a GP setting is crucial.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver general practice nursing care to practice population.
• Assist and perform routine nursing tasks.
• Communicate effectively with patients and external stakeholders.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Quality & Governance

Leadership & Team Working

Information Management

Learning & Equality

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Relevant GP or primary care experience

Specialist primary-care courses

Tools

TPP SystemOne

Job description

Practice Nurse - The Avenue Surgery The Avenue Surgery, Brighton, BN2 4GF

Sussex Primary Care (SPC) is a GP Federation presenting a unique opportunity to join a supportive, learning organisation dedicated to delivering quality health care to over 50,000 patients. We are seeking a Practice Nurse to provide high‑quality nursing care across acute, chronic, preventive and promotional services.

Job Summary

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing care to the whole practice population, ensuring evidence‑based practice for acute and long‑term conditions and providing preventive health care for all patients.

Job Responsibilities

• Patient Care
  • Assist and perform routine tasks: wound care, Doppler, suture and clip removal, urinalysis, chronic disease management, venepuncture, immunisations, childhood immunisations.
  • Provide specific clinical services including: cytology, travel clinic, asthma & COPD management, hypertension (including 24‑hour ambulatory BP), diabetes care, ear syringing, chaperoning.
  • Order and monitor pathology tests; manage vaccine fridge and interpret temperature logs.
  • Maintain clinical rooms, equipment and stock; order vaccinations and health promotion literature.
  • Record accurate patient information and contribute to administrative systems.
  • Attend and participate in practice and clinical meetings.
  • Carry out home visits when required; support QoF programmes and income generation.
  • Support the supervising HCA as appropriate.
• Communication
  • Use sensitive communication styles and obtain informed consent.
  • Communicate clearly with patients and carers, adapting to cultural, language and comprehension needs.
  • Advocate for patients and colleagues, providing support for difficult news and referrals.
  • Maintain effective communication within the practice and with external stakeholders.
• Quality & Governance
  • Produce accurate, contemporaneous records and comply with NICE, NSF and NMC guidelines.
  • Conduct peer review, audit and quality improvement activities; participate in shared learning.
  • Apply risk management to protect staff and patients; oversee vaccine and drug safety.
• Leadership & Team Working
  • Support the lead nurse/ANP; model professional behaviour and promote the role of practice nurse.
  • Work collaboratively; delegate appropriately; develop new ways of working.
  • Lead and manage projects or specific services as agreed with practice management.
• Information Management
  • Use technology and software to manage care plans, Read codes, and audit data.
  • Ensure compliance with FOI and information‑sharing guidelines.
• Learning & Equality
  • Mentor junior staff and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Address issues of discrimination, support equality and diversity initiatives.
  • Facilitate patient education and promote access for marginalised groups.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) – Essential.
• Relevant GP or primary care experience – Desirable.
• Specialist primary‑care courses (e.g., CHD, diabetes, asthma & COPD, infection control) – Desirable.

Experience

• Experience as a qualified nurse in a GP setting – Essential.
• Prioritisation of patient needs and informed decision‑making – Essential.
• Knowledge of primary‑care policy and national legislation – Essential.
• Experience in supervising or line management – Desirable.
• Experience working within a GP practice – Desirable.

Essential Skills & Knowledge

• Ability to deliver quality patient care independently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and proficiency with GP computer systems.
• Team working and organisational abilities.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Desirable Skills & Knowledge

• Competence in chronic disease management.
• Innovation in practice development.
• Experience with TPP SystemOne and Read codes.
• Analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Essential Personal Skills

• Highly motivated, flexible and enthusiastic.
• Team player and effective cross‑boundary collaboration.

Desirable Personal Skills

• Ability to develop innovation in practice.
• Understanding of domestic violence, vulnerable adults and substance abuse issues.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

The role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975. Applicants must hold current UK professional registration.

Employer Details

• Sussex Primary Care
• The Avenue Surgery, 1 The Avenue, Brighton, BN2 4GF
• Website: http://www.sussexprimarycare.co.uk/

Equal Opportunities

Sussex Primary Care is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all eligible candidates regardless of gender, age, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation or family circumstances.