Practice Nurse - Newly Qualified


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	Negotiable
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Brighton, BN41 1LX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Oct 2026
Closing date:	16 Nov 2026

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Summary

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.

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