Job summary
Gynaecology Practice Nurse

Available Shifts In Person 4 hours per session:

North Bucks- Winslow Health Centre MK18 3DW

Salary: From £22- £26 per hour dependent on experience

Main duties of the job
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our growing Gynaecology Service. Working under the supervision of the Gynaecology Lead and other clinicians, you will provide high-quality, patient-centred care in accordance with established clinical guidelines, protocols, and best practice standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled nurse with experience in women's health who is passionate about delivering outstanding care and supporting patients throughout their healthcare journey.

About us
FedBucks is a not-for-profit GP federation of 45 GP practices covering a population of over 550,000 patients across Buckinghamshire. We began in 2016 and now employ around 300 members of staff at our head office site, and across our planned and unplanned care services.

As a GP Federation and Social Enterprise, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners in the provision of community-based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of planned and unplanned healthcare services in Buckinghamshire and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves in our purpose when enabling excellent patient care and supporting general practice.

The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced background check (e.g., DBS) prior to appointment, and regular safeguarding training will be provided and required.

Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

As a Practice Nurse within our Gynaecology Clinic, you will:

• Assess patients and provide treatment using specialised medical equipment.
• Undertake pessary insertion and management following appropriate patient assessment.
• Undertake Mirena coil (IUS) insertion following appropriate patient assessment and clinical protocols.
• Perform complex and difficult cervical smear procedures.
• Conduct physical examinations and observe patients' clinical conditions.
• Record and maintain accurate patient medical histories, symptoms, and treatment plans.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, consultants, and other healthcare professionals.
• Identify concerns requiring escalation and make appropriate referrals to senior clinicians or secondary care services.
• Ensure compliance with all clinical guidelines, policies, and protocols.
• Prepare and maintain clinical environments and equipment before, during, and after patient care interventions.
• Manage stock levels, including re-stocking and rotation of surgical equipment and consumables.
• Oversee the cleaning, organisation, and preparation of consulting rooms.
• Obtain and document informed patient consent prior to intimate examinations and procedures.
• Promote health education, wellbeing, and preventative healthcare.
• Assist in the collection and analysis of healthcare data, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Complete incident reports as required.
• Participate in clinical audits and service development activities.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by management.

About You
The successful candidate will have:

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC Registered).
• Experience working within women's health or gynaecology services.
• Competency in pessary insertion and management.
• Competency in Mirena coil (IUS) insertion.
• Experience performing cervical screening, including difficult smear procedures.
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to maintaining patient dignity, confidentiality, and safety.

Desirable

• Additional qualifications in women's health or sexual health.
• Experience within primary care, community settings, or outpatient gynaecology clinics.
• Experience participating in clinical audits and quality improvement projects.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Supportive and collaborative clinical team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in women's healthcare.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in Primary Care in a GP Practice
• Masters degree or bachelors degree in nursing
• Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP)
• Must hold current licence / registration to practice (RN)

Desirable

• Working at Womens Health clinic

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered nurse with a current NMC registration
• Qualification in contraception & sexual health and a current smear taker.

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Competent in vaginal speculum examinations
• Competent to perform Cervical screening (smears)
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and discretion

Desirable

• Dealing with patient Complaints and DATIX forms
• EMIS System knowledge
• Pessary insertion

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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).