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Byfield Medical Centre

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 25 October 2025

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Job summary

We are a rural practice in beautiful Northamptonshire countryside. We are on the borders of Oxfordshire, Warwickshire and Northamptonshire. We have 8300 patients, you will be working alongside two other nurses and a highly experienced HCA. We are looking for a Practice Nurse to provide excellent care to our patients to include assisting doctors with minor operations, coil and implant insertions as well as the usual Practice Nurse duties.

We would like you to work two days per week, each Tuesday and then a choice between Thursday or Friday

Main duties of the job

We are looking for an experienced nurse who is able to provide phlebotomy, wound dressing, taking BP readings, administering vaccinations, advice on weight control, dealing with specimens, offering contraceptive advice.

About us

We are a small rural practice with a very close team. The doctors are always available to offer advice. We work very closely to offer the best level of healthcare to our patients.

Details

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0606-25-0003

Job locations

Church Street

Byfield

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 6XN


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a qualified Practice Nurse. You will be RGN qualified.

Provide advice to patients on a range of health conditions and minor ailments referring to other members of the practice team as necessary

Perform investigatory procedures

Assist with minor operations

Assist with running coil/implant clinics

Perform cervical smears

Take bloods

Deal with patient specimens

Ear Syringing

Microsuction

Applying and removing dressings

Vaccinations

Suture removal

Taking accurate notes using EMIS clinical system

Able to recognise and treat anaphylaxis according to UK guidelines

Able to preform CPR according to UK guidelines

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for a qualified Practice Nurse. You will be RGN qualified.

Provide advice to patients on a range of health conditions and minor ailments referring to other members of the practice team as necessary

Perform investigatory procedures

Assist with minor operations

Assist with running coil/implant clinics

Perform cervical smears

Take bloods

Deal with patient specimens

Ear Syringing

Microsuction

Applying and removing dressings

Vaccinations

Suture removal

Taking accurate notes using EMIS clinical system

Able to recognise and treat anaphylaxis according to UK guidelines

Able to preform CPR according to UK guidelines

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified RGN
  • Current NMC registration
  • Up to date training in childhood immunisations
  • 1 year post registration
  • Good IT skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good time management

Desirable

  • Accredited training in chronic disease management
  • Cervical cytology qualification
  • Able to use EMIS Web
  • Knowledge of clinical audits
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified RGN
  • Current NMC registration
  • Up to date training in childhood immunisations
  • 1 year post registration
  • Good IT skills
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Good time management

Desirable

  • Accredited training in chronic disease management
  • Cervical cytology qualification
  • Able to use EMIS Web
  • Knowledge of clinical audits

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

Byfield Medical Centre

Address

Church Street

Byfield

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 6XN


Employer's website

https://www.byfieldmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Byfield Medical Centre

Address

Church Street

Byfield

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 6XN


Employer's website

https://www.byfieldmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Tracey Rymer

tracey.rymer@nhs.net

01327265841

Details

Date posted

01 October 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0606-25-0003

Job locations

Church Street

Byfield

Daventry

Northamptonshire

NN11 6XN


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