Practice NurseNHS

Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established team to provide high-quality patient care.

As a Practice Nurse, you will work alongside our GPs, clinicians, and administrative staff to support in delivering patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in providing outstanding care to patients, is able to work independently and as part of a team and communicates effectively.

We are looking for a caring and professional individual with excellent communication skills who can work well both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Practice Nurse, preferably in a primary care setting.

We would welcome applications from nursing associates who hold a General Practice Nurse (GPN) certification.

Main duties of the job

Some of the clinical responsibilities include:

• General treatment procedures, including venepuncture, observations and ECGs
• Routine immunisations and childhood immunisations
• Smears/cytology
• Health screening and advice
• Wound care

Job description

Please refer to the attached job description to see job responsibilities.

The aim of the post is to utilise specialist clinical skills and knowledge to assist in providing high standards of care for the practice population. The candidate is expected:

• To always act in a professional manner according to the code of conduct as set out by the NMC
• Maintain accurate patient records of all consultations both in the notes and on the computer.
• To be available for direct access by patients for consultation, care, advice and referral.
• To achieve continued professional development by attending courses and study days so that the highest level of care is maintained.
• To maintain a safe environment with special regard to infection control and the surgery treatment rooms.
• To assist in the teaching and training of others, including nursing colleagues, nursing and medical students and administrative staff

This post will add to our existing multi-professional team (consisting of nurse practitioners, paramedics, practice nurses, HCAs, clinical pharmacist). The post holder will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the role and as a senior representative of the Swan Practice.

About us

The Swan Practice is a large, well-established healthcare provider serving Buckingham and the surrounding villages. With three clinical sites and an administration hub, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to over 30,000 patients, and our patient base continues to grow. As a forward-thinking practice, we are committed to creating opportunities for staff to progress and develop their careers, fostering a supportive and dynamic working environment.