Job Description

A fantastic opportunity to join a high performing GP surgery, looking to welcome a new Practice Nurse, with respiratory experience, to the team.

As a member of the Watling Street Practice nursing team, you will be working from our surgery in Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes.

We regularly review applications, and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role.

Hours, Salary and Benefits

23 per hour An excellent NHS pension scheme A minimum 25 days annual leave (pro-ratad), plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days with length of service NHS Discounts with a massive number of retailers (with a Bluelight card) Wellbeing resources available free to all staff

Shift Pattern 28-37.5 hours per week

Conversations around flexible working and compressed hours are encouraged

We are offering 28 hours per week for respiratory duties, with the option to take on additional hours covering treatment room duties, ie womens health, imms, dressings etc.

Role Summary

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Nurse to join our clinical team; someone with excellent communication skills, a strong sense of empathy, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

If youre passionate about making a positive impact on patients lives and are ready to contribute to a hardworking, collaborative clinical team, we encourage you to apply.

Main Responsibilities & Duties

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Feno/Spiro/COPD Hypertension Management Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, bloods Ability to do referrals to local services Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

Additional Expectations

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the practice manager A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources. An awareness of own limitations and experience To work only in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the UKCC

Essential Experience

Respiratory Chronic illness Immunisations

Desirable Experience

Wound care

About Us

Our ethos is to treat patients as we would expect our family members to be treated. We are proud of our caring and supportive team approach and it is important that the successful applicant fits well within our team.

We pride ourselves on being a modern, forward thinking general practice whilst retaining traditional values.

As Watling Street Practice, our three sites are within Stony Stratford, Great Holm and Shenley Church End. We are part of the Watling Street Primary Care Network and have a community team including nurses, social prescribers and social work assistant supporting our patient populations.

We strive to provide high quality, readily accessible medical and preventative health care within a well organised, efficient, up-to-date, friendly and caring environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note 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 to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Your Privacy

Please refer to our Job Applicant Privacy Policy for information on how we handle and protect your personal data: https://www.watlingstreetpcn.co.uk/job-applicant-privacy-policy

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 28 - 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Respiratory: 1 year (preferred) Chronic illness: 1 year (preferred) Immunisations: 1 year (preferred) Wound care: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 07/08/2025