Job Description

Part time, 16 - 24 hours per week with flexibility, Permanent.

Interviews will be held on the 20th of November 2025 at Buckden Surgery.

Buckden and Little Paxton Surgeries are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. The successful candidate must be NMC registered. Experience in respiratory care (eg asthma and COPD management) is desirable, however for the right candidate we are willing to provide training and support to develop this specialism.

Responsible to the Partners (Clinically) and the Practice Managers (Administratively)

Duties and Responsibilities

The practice nurse will provide nursing treatments to patients in the following areas;

Provide general nursing services in line with practice protocols

Chronic disease management

Vaccinations and immunisations (adults and child)

Administration of medication via injections (S/C and I/M)

Wound care and management

Cervical cytology (if trained)

Telephone advice

Blood samples, Swabs, Cervical Screening

Health promotion

Travel Health Advice

Ear Care

Emergency Management - Anaphylaxis and respiratory techniques

To assist GP's with any minor surgery / operations, as required

Family planning / women's health

Supporting QOF and other practice targets

Chaperoning

Other;

Ensure the treatment rooms are safe and clean

Maintain treatment room equipment and stock

Ability to work flexibly to support the whole nursing team and met the needs of the service

Adhere to infection control policies and procedures

Understanding of child health / safeguarding children

Mental Health - appropriate referral mechanisms

Ensure accurate notes and documentation of patient records

Attend and participate in both team and practice meetings, where required

Ensure health and safety regulations are complied with

Ensure the quality and diversity of patients, carers and colleagues is respected

The above list is not exhaustive and it may be necessary to undertake work as may be required by the practice to maintain a high standard and efficient service to our patients.

TO APPLY YOU MUST BE A REGISTERED NURSE WITH AN ACTIVE NMC PIN.

Essential

Registered Nurse / NMC 1st Level Registration

Evidence of continued professional development

Ability to work within a team, as well as autonomously

Excellent communication and organisation skills

Commitment to high-quality patient care

Ability to self-motivate, organise, prioritise workloads

An understanding of the need for strict confidentiality

Desirable

Primary Care Nursing qualification

A good understanding of primary care and knowledge in General Practice

Knowledge and working practice in Spirometry / respiratory, or a willingness to learn and be trained in this area.

What we offer

Generous holiday entitlement, plus bank holidays

NHS Pension

NHS discount (Blue Light Card)

Free on-site parking

Career progression opportunities

Role specific training and development

Fantastic team in a friendly surgery

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 19.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

St. Neots PE19 5SZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

This post is subject to submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Licence/Certification:

NMC (required)
Work Location: In person