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The Swan Practice Practice Nurse

The closing date is 27 November 2026

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Job summary

We are seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well-established team to provide high-quality patient care.

As a Practice Nurse, you will work alongside our GPs, clinicians, and administrative staff to support in delivering patient care.

The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in providing outstanding care to patients, is able to work independently and as part of a team and communicates effectively.

We are looking for a caring and professional individual with excellent communication skills who can work well both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will have previous experience as a Practice Nurse, preferably in a primary care setting.

We would welcome applications from nursing associates who hold a General Practice Nurse (GPN) certification.

Main duties of the job

Some of the clinical responsibilities include:

  • General treatment procedures, including venepuncture, observations and ECGs
  • Routine immunisations and childhood immunisations
  • Smears/cytology
  • Health screening and advice
  • Wound care

About us

The Swan Practice is a large, well-established healthcare provider serving Buckingham and the surrounding villages. With three clinical sites and an administration hub, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality care to over 30,000 patients, and our patient base continues to grow. As a forward-thinking practice, we are committed to creating opportunities for staff to progress and develop their careers, fostering a supportive and dynamic working environment.

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0325-26-0009

Job locations

Masonic House

High Street

Buckingham

Buckinghamshire

MK18 1NU

United Kingdom


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description to see job responsibilities.

The aim of the post is to utilise specialist clinical skills and knowledge to assist in providing high standards of care for the practice population. The candidate is expected:

  • To always act in a professional manner according to the code of conduct as set out by the NMC
  • Maintain accurate patient records of all consultations both in the notes and on the computer.
  • To be available for direct access by patients for consultation, care, advice and referral.
  • To achieve continued professional development by attending courses and study days so that the highest level of care is maintained.
  • To maintain a safe environment with special regard to infection control and the surgery treatment rooms.
  • To assist in the teaching and training of others, including nursing colleagues, nursing and medical students and administrative staff

This post will add to our existing multi-professional team (consisting of nurse practitioners, paramedics, practice nurses, HCAs, clinical pharmacist). The post holder will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the role and as a senior representative of the Swan Practice.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the attached job description to see job responsibilities.

The aim of the post is to utilise specialist clinical skills and knowledge to assist in providing high standards of care for the practice population. The candidate is expected:

  • To always act in a professional manner according to the code of conduct as set out by the NMC
  • Maintain accurate patient records of all consultations both in the notes and on the computer.
  • To be available for direct access by patients for consultation, care, advice and referral.
  • To achieve continued professional development by attending courses and study days so that the highest level of care is maintained.
  • To maintain a safe environment with special regard to infection control and the surgery treatment rooms.
  • To assist in the teaching and training of others, including nursing colleagues, nursing and medical students and administrative staff

This post will add to our existing multi-professional team (consisting of nurse practitioners, paramedics, practice nurses, HCAs, clinical pharmacist). The post holder will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner appropriate to the role and as a senior representative of the Swan Practice.

Person Specification

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
  • ECGs
  • Phlebotomy
  • New patient medicals
  • Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
  • Chaperone procedure

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Qualified to degree level

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Experience in implementing protocols and clinical guideline
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
  • Strong IT skills and competent in clinical IT systems

Desirable

  • Clear, polite telephone manner

Skills

Essential

  • Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
  • ECGs
  • Venepuncture
  • New patient medicals
  • Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
  • Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
  • Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
  • Chaperone procedure
  • Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
  • Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)

Desirable

  • Travel medicine
  • Broad knowledge of clinical governance

Other requirements

Essential

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within Primary Care

Person Specification

Clinical Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
  • ECGs
  • Phlebotomy
  • New patient medicals
  • Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
  • Chaperone procedure

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse
  • Qualified to degree level

Personal Qualities

Essential

  • Experience in implementing protocols and clinical guideline
  • Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
  • Effective time management (planning and organising)
  • Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Problem solving and analytical skills
  • Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
  • Strong IT skills and competent in clinical IT systems

Desirable

  • Clear, polite telephone manner

Skills

Essential

  • Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
  • ECGs
  • Venepuncture
  • New patient medicals
  • Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
  • Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
  • Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
  • Chaperone procedure
  • Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
  • Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)

Desirable

  • Travel medicine
  • Broad knowledge of clinical governance

Other requirements

Essential

  • Flexibility to work outside of core office hours

Experience

Essential

  • Experience working within Primary 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).

Additional information

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 details

Employer name

The Swan Practice

Address

Masonic House

High Street

Buckingham

Buckinghamshire

MK18 1NU

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://theswanpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Swan Practice

Address

Masonic House

High Street

Buckingham

Buckinghamshire

MK18 1NU

United Kingdom


Employer's website

https://theswanpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Human Resources Department

[email protected]

Details

Date posted

30 October 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A0325-26-0009

Job locations

Masonic House

High Street

Buckingham

Buckinghamshire

MK18 1NU

United Kingdom


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