Job Summary
We are seeking a experienced practice nurse - 1 day per week (ideally a Thursday).
We are fairly flexible - this could be on a fixed term or permanent basis.
We are a friendly team and really care about giving a high level of service & support to our patients.
This may suit someone to fit alongside an existing role.
They may be an opportunity for further ad hoc hours/ shifts if required due to annual leave
Main duties of the job
Holistic approach to wound management in line with current evidence based guidelines.
Offer a holistic approach to NHS travel health by providing comprehensive advice
Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions.
Offer health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, alcohol intake and exercise.
Asthma, Peak Flow Readings, Spirometry
Hypertension management
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs.
Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests.
Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines
Suture removal.
Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.
Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment.
About Us
Ardingly Court Surgery is based in Kemptown district of Brighton we are walking distance from Brighton train station and the St James Street bus stop.
We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment and has a love of patient care.
This is an opportunity for an enthusiastic, experienced, positive and flexible person(s) to be part of the Ardingly Court Surgery team.
Benefits include NHS pension or NEST pension scheme. 5.6 weeks paid holiday entitlement.
Details
Date posted
12 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A
Job locations
1 Ardingly Street
Brighton
England
BN21SS
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Chronic disease management
To ensure the full delivery of appropriate chronic disease management
including diabetes (not essential), asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular illness
Vaccinations and immunisations
To provide an adult and childhood immunisation service. To ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines. Develop and work to patient group directives
Travel health service -To offer an holistic approach to NHS travel health
Family planning and women's health -To provide an holistic family planning and sexual health service to patients
To provide an emergency post coital service through the provision of medication under a patient group directive
Mental health-To provide an opportunity for patients to share emotional and psychological issues within a consultation
Infection control-To apply infection control measures within the practice
Wound management -To provide complex wound management including Doppler assessment
Support the individual preparation, management and after care of patients having minor surgery on the premises
Minor illness -To assess and provide treatment to patients who have direct access to the practice nurse according to practice protocols
Health Promotion -To ensure that the public health potential of a patient consultation is fulfilled
Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection
Maintenance of sterile environments
Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
Chronic disease management
To ensure the full delivery of appropriate chronic disease management
including diabetes (not essential), asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiovascular illness
Vaccinations and immunisations
To provide an adult and childhood immunisation service. To ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines. Develop and work to patient group directives
Travel health service -To offer an holistic approach to NHS travel health
Family planning and women's health -To provide an holistic family planning and sexual health service to patients
To provide an emergency post coital service through the provision of medication under a patient group directive
Mental health-To provide an opportunity for patients to share emotional and psychological issues within a consultation
Infection control-To apply infection control measures within the practice
Wound management -To provide complex wound management including Doppler assessment
Support the individual preparation, management and after care of patients having minor surgery on the premises
Minor illness -To assess and provide treatment to patients who have direct access to the practice nurse according to practice protocols
Health Promotion -To ensure that the public health potential of a patient consultation is fulfilled
Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory / contractual / professional requirements, and good practice guidelines
Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage and transport arrangements
Management and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the practice including provision, ordering, availability and ongoing correct usage by staff
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
Actively identifying, reporting, and correction of health and safety hazards and infection hazards immediately when recognised
Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers
Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection
Maintenance of sterile environments
Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Able to carry out cytology sample collection
Qualifications
Essential
Essential criteria
Nursing degree and at least 1 years experience in general practice
Person Specification
Essential
Essential criteria
Nursing degree and at least 1 years experience in general practice
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
Ardingly Court Surgery
Address
1 Ardingly Street
Brighton
England
BN21SS
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Employer details
Employer name
Ardingly Court Surgery
Address
1 Ardingly Street
Brighton
England
BN21SS
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