Practice Nurse (Maternity Cover)
The Saxon Spires Practice
Northampton, NN6 8QE · Northampton, NN6 9WU
Salary
Negotiable
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
11 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for one or two experienced Part Time Practice Nurses to work with us at our friendly two-site Surgery. This will be...
We are looking for experienced Practice Nurses who are friendly and enthusiastic to provide a high quality of care to our patients. We value professionalism, commitment, compassion, flexibility and passion within your chosen vocation.
The successful candidates will also be confident, have excellent organisational skills, be able to self-manage and be IT proficient.
To provide a range of high quality general nursing services and care to our patients.
Main duties and responsibilities include
- Working autonomously
- Leg ulcer dressings
- General dressings
- Child and adult immunisation
- Cervical cytology
- Travel advice and vaccinations
- Health promotion
- Performing ECGs
- Venepuncture and requesting pathology testing
- Infection control
- Chaperoning
- Keeping clinical rooms tidy and stocked
- Ordering of supplies as necessary
- Attend and participate in clinical and practice meetings when required
- Proactive in identifying own needs for personal and professional development
- Aware of the responsibility of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients staff and visitors
- Ensure all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard and in accordance with any current quality initiatives
- Provide patient care in accordance with current PGDs and clinical protocols
- Any other duties as required
We are a friendly and committed GP practice comprising of 7 GP partners, salaried GP's, allied healthcare professionals and an excellent nursing team of Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants, and a supportive and experienced administration team. We are always delighted to welcome a new member to the team.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as part of a team within General Practice
- Flexible and adaptable
- Interested in learning new skills and taking on challenges
- Ability to work in a changing environment
- Focus on providing quality care
- Adherence to strict confidentiality
- Ability to take initiative working within strict guidelines/policies and protocols
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good IT skills
- Ability to provide quality care and understanding.
Desirable
- Experience working with EMIS
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified Registered Nurse
- Practice Nurse Experience
- NMC Registered
- Cervical Cytology
- Child and Adult Immunisations
- Wound Care
- Leg Ulcer Dressings
Desirable
- Travel advice and vaccinations
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
21 August 2026
Last checked
25 August 2026
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About the employer
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