Job summary
As a Practice Nurse at Springfield Surgery, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality nursing care and supporting the health and wellbeing of our patients. Working closely with GPs, nurses and other healthcare professionals, you will help provide safe, effective and compassionate care to our local community.
This is a part-time position of up to 20 hours per week, usually worked over two days. We can offer some flexibility in the working pattern for the right candidate.
Main duties of the job
To provide safe, effective and caring nursing services to patients registered at the practice. The Practice Nurse will work as part of the wider practice team and support the delivery of high-quality patient care.
- Carry out patient health checks and basic nursing assessments.
- Take blood samples and record blood pressure, weight and other observations.
- Provide wound care, dressings and removal of stitches or clips.
- Give vaccinations and injections in line with practice procedures.
- Carry out cervical screening where trained and competent.
- Support patients with long-term health conditions using agreed care plans.
- Provide general health advice and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Maintain accurate and clear patient records.
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
- Keep clinical rooms, equipment and supplies clean, safe and well organised.
- Recognise when a patient needs further medical advice and refer them to the appropriate clinician.
- Work closely with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and reception staff.
- Attend practice meetings and complete required training.
- Follow practice policies, confidentiality requirements and safeguarding procedures.
About us
Springfield Surgery is a friendly and forward-thinking practice committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care. We offer a wide range of primary care services and value a supportive, collaborative working environment. We are looking for a motivated and caring Practice Nurse to join our dedicated team.
Details
- Date posted: 30 July 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 12 months
- Working pattern: Part-time, Flexible working
- Reference number: A3047-26-0001
- Job locations: Springfield, Elstead, Godalming, GU8 6EG, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Able to work safely and independently within their level of competence.
- Experience in general practice is helpful but not essential.
- Training and support can be provided for suitable candidates.
- Kind, professional and approachable.
- Reliable and well organised.
- Respectful of patient confidentiality.
- Willing to learn and develop.
- Able to manage a varied workload.
The postholder must work within the NMC Code, practice policies and relevant legal and professional requirements. Duties may be updated following discussion to meet the changing needs of the practice.
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in a primary care or community setting.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to undertake further training for the advancement of the service where required
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Able to plan and organise, setting and maintaining goals and high standards for themselves and others
- Use EMIS
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration
- Post basic qualifications in primary care related nursing practice including Chronic disease management.
- The post holder must have experience in cervical cytology and immunisations.
- Good working knowledge of infection control procedures, protocols and guidance
- Knowledge of evidence base and current best practice in primary care including health promotion strategies, self-care and prevention
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience in managing long term conditions
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