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
- General treatment procedures, including venepuncture,
observations and ECGs
- Routine immunisations and childhood immunisations
- Smears/Cytology
- Health screening and advice
- Wound care
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
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
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.
Job Responsibilities
Nursing Role
Treatment Room Management
- Venepuncture
- Safe handling and
recording of specimens
- Administering
vaccines and prescribed injections as agreed
- Carrying out
childhood vaccination programmes to DOH recommendations
- Giving travel advice
and administering travel vaccinations to agreed protocols
- Wound assessment and
dressings, including removal of sutures/clips
- Dopplers and
measuring for hosiery
- Assessing minor
injuries, referring/treating as appropriate
- Ear examination
- Warfarin monitoring
- H Pylori testing
- NHS Health Checks
- HRT checks and advice
- Hypertension/CHD
monitoring and advice
- Measuring ambulatory
blood pressure, advising and recording accordingly
- Fitting 24 hour blood
pressure monitoring
- ECGs
- Cervical smear
testing and associated administration
- Sexual health advice
and contraceptive monitoring
- Educating patients on
self-examination.
- Providing dietary and
lifestyle advice to patients
- Administering first
aid and supporting the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- Collecting
pathological specimens and recording results where appropriate
- Assisting the GPs
with minor ops, coil fittings and removals, and Nexplanon fittings and removals
Nursing role Administrative nursing
duties
- Maintaining stock
control of vaccines and monitoring storage temperature
- Maintaining stock
control of dressings/venepuncture/minor op equipment
- To undertake other
reasonable duties as requested by the Partnership, including attending practice
nurse and primary healthcare team meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
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
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.
Job Responsibilities
Nursing Role
Treatment Room Management
- Venepuncture
- Safe handling and
recording of specimens
- Administering
vaccines and prescribed injections as agreed
- Carrying out
childhood vaccination programmes to DOH recommendations
- Giving travel advice
and administering travel vaccinations to agreed protocols
- Wound assessment and
dressings, including removal of sutures/clips
- Dopplers and
measuring for hosiery
- Assessing minor
injuries, referring/treating as appropriate
- Ear examination
- Warfarin monitoring
- H Pylori testing
- NHS Health Checks
- HRT checks and advice
- Hypertension/CHD
monitoring and advice
- Measuring ambulatory
blood pressure, advising and recording accordingly
- Fitting 24 hour blood
pressure monitoring
- ECGs
- Cervical smear
testing and associated administration
- Sexual health advice
and contraceptive monitoring
- Educating patients on
self-examination.
- Providing dietary and
lifestyle advice to patients
- Administering first
aid and supporting the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- Collecting
pathological specimens and recording results where appropriate
- Assisting the GPs
with minor ops, coil fittings and removals, and Nexplanon fittings and removals
Nursing role Administrative nursing
duties
- Maintaining stock
control of vaccines and monitoring storage temperature
- Maintaining stock
control of dressings/venepuncture/minor op equipment
- To undertake other
reasonable duties as requested by the Partnership, including attending practice
nurse and primary healthcare team meetings
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within Primary Care
Skills
Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Qualified to degree level
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Phlebotomy
- New patient medicals
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working within Primary Care
Skills
Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
- Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Qualified to degree level
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Phlebotomy
- New patient medicals
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
- Chaperone procedure
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).
