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Practice Nurse-Leighton Buzzard

Job description

Part-time or Full-time

Leighton Buzzard

Salary: Up to £43,000

Role summary


A GP surgery is seeking an experienced and compassionate Qualified Practice Nurse to deliver high-quality, evidence-based care in Primary Care. The role focuses on chronic disease management, preventative healthcare, and health promotion, working flexibly as part of a multidisciplinary team. Postholders are expected to demonstrate

Nurse-led management of chronic conditions

  • Preventative healthcare, immunisations and cervical cytology
  • Health promotion and supporting lifestyle change
  • Clinical decision-making and evidence-based practice
  • Service improvement, audits and quality initiatives
  • Teaching, mentor-ship and clinical supervision
  • Flexible, innovative working to meet service demands

Essential requirements

  • Registered Nurse with 2+ years post-registration experience
  • Minimum 1 year General Practice experience
  • Recent community nursing experience
  • Competence in immunisations, cervical cytology, ear care and minor surgery
  • Experience managing chronic conditions and working to protocols
  • Strong communication, leadership, IT and audit skills

Benefits

  • NHS Pension Scheme
  • Minimum 27 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Flexible working
  • Education and career pathways
  • Well-being and employee assistance programmes
  • Enhanced family-friendly policies

Pre-employment checks

  • Right to work in the UK
  • Occupational health and vaccination clearance
  • References and employment history review

Application
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