Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Part Time (up to 30 hours a week) Practice Nurse to work with us at our friendly two-site Surgery. Working days a week Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. With the opportunity for extra hours. This will be to cover maternity leave.

We are looking for candidates full of enthusiasm and ready for the challenge to join our nursing team. We are a Surgery dedicated to patient-centred care and making a positive difference in our community.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who is 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 candidate will also be confident, have excellent organisational skills, be able to self-manage and be IT proficient.

About us
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.

Details
Date posted: 17 June 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A0653-26-0000
Job locations: West Haddon Road, Guilsborough, Northampton, NN6 8QE, United Kingdom; Northampton Road, Brixworth, Northampton, NN6 9WU, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

• Working autonomously
• Assisting with long term disease management
• Leg ulcer management
• Wound management
• Child and adult immunisations
• Child health/child protection
• Cervical cytology
• Travel advice and vaccinations
• Health promotion
• Learning Disability Reviews
• Emergency management anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques
• Performing ECGs
• Venepuncture and requesting pathology testing
• NHS Health Checks
• 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

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Team Player
• 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
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good organisational skills
• Good IT skills
• Ability to provide quality care and understanding.

Desirable

• Experience of working within a nursing team in General Practice
• Experience working with EMIS
• Critical thinking and decision making
• Ability to take initiative working within strict guidelines/policies and protocols

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified Registered Nurse
• NMC Registered
• Cervical Cytology
• Childhood Immunisation
• Wound Care Management
• Leg Ulcer Management

Desirable

• Travel advice and vaccinations
• Diabetes Care
• Respiratory Care

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).

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Nurse Manager
Angela Chinnock
angela.chinnock@nhs.net
01604880228

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