Practice Nurse

FedBucks Ltd; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive clinical team

Professional development and training

Opportunity to impact women's health

Job summary

FedBucks Ltd invites a qualified Practice Nurse to join our Gynaecology Clinic, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care under supervision of the Gynaecology Lead and clinicians. You will perform pessary and Mirena coil insertions, cervical screening, and complex examinations while upholding clinical guidelines.

We seek an experienced nurse with women's health expertise who can work independently within a multidisciplinary team, maintain records, and contribute to audits and service

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Qualification in contraception & sexual health and a current smear taker.
• Experience in women's health or gynaecology services.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and provide treatment using specialised medical equipment.
• Undertake pessary insertion and management.
• Undertake Mirena coil (IUS) insertion.
• Perform cervical smear procedures.

Skills

Vaginal examinations

Cervical screening

Clinical decision making

Team collaboration

Education

NMC registered nurse

Contraception & sexual health qualification

Masters or Bachelors in Nursing

Tools

EMIS System

Job description

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

Key responsibilities

• 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.

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., Registered Nurse (NMC Registered).

Experience and qualifications

• 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., 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)
• 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 Skillset

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

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)

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

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.

Benefits

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