Job Summary
Adur Health Partnership is a successful GP practice based over 4 sites in Shoreham and Southwick. This is an exciting time to join our practice as we strive to provide our community with excellent patient care.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Primary Care Practice Nurse to join our well established and supportive nursing team.
Candidates will ideally have proven experience in a primary care setting and be responsible for consulting with patients in respect of their continuing medical and nursing needs. Candidates will be qualified with an up to date NMC registration, plus evidence of continual professional development.
Applicants with little or no general practice nursing experience may be considered, and if successfully appointed will be supported and fully funded to attend all necessary training in order to offer the full range of treatment room services as outlined in the Job Description, including immunisations, cervical screening, and wound care.
If you want to be part of a forward thinking practice who ensures their staff are well led and where everyone is important to ensure the practice runs smoothly and effectively. Apply today to be part of our team.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for the delivery of safe, high quality primary care nursing services. Working within the NMC Code of Conduct the post holder will deliver primary health care interventions to the practice population.
Hours: Full time - minimum 34 hours and must be able to work a Thursday evening until 8 pm with a day off in the week (Tuesdays)
About Us
Adur Health Partnership in Shoreham-by-Sea and Southwick is situated just 15 minutes from the vibrant city of Brighton, close to both the seaside and the South Downs, making it an ideal place to live and work.
Details
Date posted
17 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
A
Job locations
Shoreham Health Centre
Pond Road
Shoreham-by-sea
West Sussex
BN43 5US
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The Following Are The Core Responsibilities Of The Treatment Room Nurse. There May Be, On Occasion, a Requirement To Carry Out Other Tasks. This Will Be Dependent Upon Factors Such As Workload And Staffing Levels:
Administer medications by injection with the appropriate legal authorisation.
Recognise health promotion opportunities and give brief, focussed lifestyle advice using motivational interviewing techniques which may include:
Alcohol screening
Smoking cessation
Weight management
Sexual health
Undertake initial assessment of patients presenting with wounds, working within expertise to manage independently or refer to other services as necessary.
Remove wound closure materials including sutures, clips and staples.
Take samples for the cervical screening programme according to recognised standards.
Provide ear care including removal of cerumen and provide education and advice.
Administer vaccines to adults and children according to the UK immunisation schedule.
Provide a pre-travel health service including administration of vaccines and advice after undertaking appropriate risk assessment.
Administer prescribed therapies such as contraceptive injections, vitamin B12, and depo neuroleptic medications recognising side effects and contraindications.
a comprehensive approach to handling long-term health conditions like diabetes, COPD or asthma,
Recognise signs and symptoms that may indicate undiagnosed long term conditions e.g. poor wound healing, winter cough in smokers and also factors that may indicate mental health problems and use relevant referral pathways.
Working Within Guidelines And Protocols Undertake And Record:
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis
Temperature, pulse and respiratory rate
Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index
Measurement of legs for compression hosiery
ECGs, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Doppler ultrasound measurement
Measurement of airway function (peak expiratory flow rate and Feno)
Obtain venous blood samples from individuals for investigation.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Working Within Guidelines And Protocols Undertake And Record:
Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis
Temperature, pulse and respiratory rate
Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index
Measurement of legs for compression hosiery
ECGs, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Doppler ultrasound measurement
Measurement of airway function (peak expiratory flow rate and Feno)
Obtain venous blood samples from individuals for investigation.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Experience of working autonomously
Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Essential
Other Requirements
Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Ability to travel between sites
Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Occupational Health clearance
Meet the requirements and produce evidence for nurse revalidation
Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD) commensurate with the role of a Treatment Room Nurse
Qualifications
Essential
Registered Nurse (NMC)
Skills and Personal Qualities
Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Effective time management (planning and organising)
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Good interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Strong IT skills
Clear, polite telephone manner
Polite and confident
Flexible and co-operative
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Motivated, forward thinker
Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
Effectively utilise resources
Clinical Skills
Essential
Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
ECGs
Venepuncture
New patient medicals
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
Chaperone procedure
Broad knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
Ear Syringing
Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Travel medicine
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Knowledge of health promotion strategies
a comprehensive approach to handling long-term health conditions like diabetes, COPD or asthma,
Person Specification
Essential
Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
ECGs
Venepuncture
New patient medicals
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
Chaperone procedure
Broad knowledge of clinical governance
Desirable
Ear Syringing
Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Travel medicine
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Knowledge of health promotion strategies
a comprehensive approach to handling long-term health conditions like diabetes, COPD or asthma,
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Adur Health Partnership
Address
Shoreham Health Centre
Pond Road
Shoreham-by-sea
West Sussex
BN43 5US
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Employer details
Employer name
Adur Health Partnership
Address
Shoreham Health Centre
Pond Road
Shoreham-by-sea
West Sussex
BN43 5US
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