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Portslade Health Centre Medical PracticeBrighton

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Portslade Health Centre Medical Practice Practice Nurse - Newly Qualified

The closing date is 16 November 2026

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Job summary

Are you a newly qualified registered nurse looking to develop your career in general practice?

Portslade Health Centre is looking for an enthusiastic and caring nurse to join our friendly team. This is an opportunity to build your skills in primary care, supporting patients of all ages and helping them to manage their health and wellbeing.

We recognise that moving into your first nursing role is an important step. You will work alongside our experienced nursing and wider clinical team, developing your confidence and taking on responsibilities as your training and skills progress.

If you wish, you will have the opportunity to enrol on the fully funded General Practice Nurse (GPN) Foundation Programme, subject to eligibility and confirmation of a programme place. Starting in January 2027, this one year programme combines supported clinical practice with academic study at City St Georges, University of London, leading to a Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care Practice Nursing.

Main duties of the job

You will help deliver safe, compassionate nursing care, working within your competence and with appropriate support and supervision. Your duties will develop through training and may include:

Carrying out health checks and providing advice on healthy lifestyles.
Supporting patients with long term conditions, such as asthma, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Providing wound care and dressings.
Administering vaccinations and immunisations following appropriate training.
Undertaking cervical screening once trained and assessed as competent.
Maintaining accurate patient records and contributing to safe, effective care.
Working closely with colleagues to identify and support patients who need additional care.
Taking part in learning, supervision and activities to improve patient care.

We are looking for someone who communicates well, enjoys working as part of a team and is keen to learn. Previous experience in general practice is not essential.

About us

Portslade Health Centre is a busy GP practice serving our local community. Our team includes GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists and administrative colleagues, all working together to provide accessible, personalised patient care.

We value teamwork, kindness and continuity of care. We are committed to helping colleagues develop their skills and contribute ideas that improve the experience of both patients and staff.

Details

Date posted

29 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A2639-26-0000

Job locations

Portslade Health Centre

Church Road

Portslade

Brighton

BN41 1LX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Clinical duties

The following duties describe the areas in which the post holder may develop. They are not an expectation of independent competence on appointment. All procedures must follow practice protocols and relevant training, assessment and supervision arrangements.

Undertake patient observations and health checks, including blood pressure, urinalysis, peak flow measurements, ECG recording and venepuncture, as trained.

Provide wound assessment and care, dressings and removal of sutures or clips. Undertake ulcer care and compression bandaging only following appropriate training, assessment and an agreed care plan.

Support reviews of long term conditions, including asthma, diabetes and high blood pressure, referring concerns and treatment decisions to an appropriate clinician.

Provide health promotion and personalised advice on matters such as smoking, diet, physical activity and prevention of illness.

Administer childhood and adult immunisations, routine vaccinations and travel vaccinations once trained and authorised under the appropriate prescribing or medicines arrangements.

Undertake cervical screening after completing the required training and assessment and meeting applicable screening programme requirements.

Undertake ear care, including irrigation where offered by the practice, only after appropriate training and assessment and in accordance with practice protocols.

Act as a chaperone and assist clinicians with procedures, including minor surgery and coil fittings, following training and local procedures.

Collect and handle specimens safely and arrange agreed investigations, such as urine cultures and swabs, within local protocols and delegated authority.

Undertake home visits where agreed, appropriate to competence and supported by the practices arrangements for safe working.

Recognise deterioration or urgent concerns, seek immediate clinical assistance and contribute to emergency care within training and competence.

Patient care and communication

Explain care and procedures clearly, check understanding and obtain and record appropriate consent. Respect a patients right to decline care.

Treat patients, carers and colleagues with dignity and respect, recognising individual beliefs, circumstances and communication needs. Arrange appropriate communication support and reasonable adjustments.

Work with the wider practice team and relevant services to support continuity of care and ensure concerns and agreed actions are communicated promptly.

Recognise and report safeguarding concerns involving children or adults in line with practice procedures. Seek advice from the safeguarding lead or an appropriate clinician.

Records and confidentiality

Maintain accurate, timely and clear electronic patient records, including assessments, care provided, advice, consent and any escalation or follow up arrangements.

Use practice clinical and administrative systems appropriately and take part in relevant recall and monitoring processes.

Protect confidential information about patients, carers, staff and the practice. Access and share information only as authorised and in accordance with practice policies and applicable data protection requirements.

Infection prevention and safe working

Follow practice infection prevention procedures, including hand hygiene, appropriate personal protective equipment, safe sharps handling and disposal, and segregation of clinical waste.

Keep treatment rooms and work areas clean, tidy and appropriately prepared. Follow procedures for cleaning and decontamination of clinical equipment.

Handle, label, store and arrange transport of specimens safely. Report equipment faults, shortages, hazards and incidents promptly.

Assist with checking clinical supplies, expiry dates and vaccination storage and cold chain records as delegated and following training.

Follow health and safety, fire safety, lone working and personal security procedures. Complete required training and report concerns to the appropriate senior colleague.

Teamwork and quality improvement

Attend relevant team meetings and contribute to a supportive working environment.

Participate in audits, patient feedback reviews and improvements to care appropriate to the role and stage of development.

Report errors, near misses and concerns promptly, contribute to learning and follow agreed actions.

Organise allocated work safely, seek help with competing priorities and make responsible use of practice and NHS resources.

Follow practice policies and undertake other reasonable duties appropriate to the post, training and assessed competence.