Job summary Temporary fixed term contract ideally 12 months initially (April - March 2026). To cover maternity leave period. Between 1-3 days, there is flexibility in both working days and how hours are spread over week. Please indicate in your application what days and hours would be your preference. We are looking for an experienced practice nurse who will be able to hit the ground running with the right support. We are a friendly team and really care about giving a high level of service & support to our patients. This may suit someone who wants to change their role with no long term commitment necessary, or fit alongside an existing role. We are open to ideas/ negotiation. 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. Date posted 05 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Fixed term Duration 1 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3784-25-0000 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 Experience Essential Able to carry out cytology sample collection Qualifications 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 Employer's website https://www.ardinglycourtsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)