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General Practice Nurse

The Drayton Surgery

Portsmouth, PO6 1PA Permanent Posted 14 August 2026 Apply by 14 September 2026

Home Office register entry: The Drayton Surgery, Portsmouth

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Closest occupation match: SOC 2237, Other registered nursing professionals. Pay for this occupation is set by national pay scales (NHS bands), so no single Home Office going rate applies.

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Role description

Job summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality nursing care, including both chronic disease management and treatment room services.

The Drayton Surgery is a well-established, forward-thinking GP practice located in Drayton, North Portsmouth, with a second site in Cosham. We have a strong reputation for delivering high-quality patient care and offer a full range of NHS and enhanced services.

We serve a growing patient population of approximately 24,000 patients across both sites. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs), Practice Nurses, Healthcare Assistants (HCAs), and Phlebotomists, all working together in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We offer a supportive working environment alongside a competitive benefits package, including:

  • NHS Pension Scheme (where eligible)
  • Opportunities for continued professional development and training
  • Supportive and friendly multidisciplinary team environment

We are committed to supporting our staffs wellbeing and professional growth.

Informal visits are encouraged, giving you the opportunity to meet the team and learn more about our practice.

We welcome applications from experienced Practice Nurses who are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive and progressive environment.

Main duties of the job

Main Duties of the Job
  • Deliver high standards of nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team
  • Provide treatment room services, including wound care and minor procedures
  • Undertake chronic disease management (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes)
  • Administer routine childhood, adult, and travel immunisations
  • Carry out cervical screening (smears)
  • Contribute to health promotion and preventative care initiatives

About us

The Drayton Surgery is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centred care in a supportive and progressive environment. We pride ourselves on being a friendly and inclusive team.

We are part of the Portsmouth North Primary Care Network and work collaboratively with local healthcare partners.

We welcome informal conversations and visits to the practice. To arrange a visit or discuss the role further please contact HR sarah.collins106@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

14 August 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Pay scale band 6 depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1882-26-0007

Job locations

280 Havant Road

Drayton

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 1PA

United Kingdom


Highclere Medical Centre

Northern Road

Cosham

Hampshire

PO6 3EP

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities

The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team, delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care.

Clinical Responsibilities
  • Chronic disease management, including asthma, COPD, and diabetes
  • Cervical cytology (HPV screening)
  • Wound care, leg ulcer management, and Doppler assessments
  • Venepuncture and phlebotomy
  • ECG recording
  • New patient health checks and urinalysis
  • Suture and clip removal
  • Administration of injectable medications (e.g. B12, Depo, Nebido, Clexane, Zoladex)
  • Delivery of routine and childhood immunisations (including flu, shingles, pneumococcal vaccines)
  • Requesting basic pathology tests (e.g. urine cultures, swabs)
  • Working to agreed clinical protocols and escalating to GPs where appropriate
Additional Responsibilities
  • Maintain clinical rooms, ensuring appropriate stock levels and cleanliness
  • Ensure compliance with cold chain processes for vaccines
  • Undertake regular checks of emergency equipment
  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records
  • Report risks, incidents, or concerns to senior staff
  • Participate in practice meetings, training, and continuous professional development
  • Support administrative systems within the practice
  • Undertake home or care home visits where required (e.g. vaccination delivery)

Person Specification

General

Essential

  • Participation in training and professional development is essential
  • Flexibility to cover both practice sites will be required

Experience

Essential

  • Minimum of 3 years experience working within a nursing team
  • Previous experience working in a GP practice

Desirable

  • Experience using SystmOne or other clinical IT systems

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with the NMC.
  • Qualified in giving childhood and routine vaccinations
  • Qualified in Cervical Smear taker
  • Qualified in Leg Ulcer and Doppler assessment
  • Qualified or experience in chronic disease management (asthma, COPD, diabetes)

Desirable

  • Travel vaccination qualification
  • Mentorship

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

The Drayton Surgery

Address

280 Havant Road

Drayton

Portsmouth

Hampshire

PO6 1PA

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://www.thedraytonsurgery.co.uk/

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