Practice Nurse

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a part-time Practice Nurse to join their clinical team. Responsibilities include general nursing support, immunisations, and health promotion. Ideal candidates should be Registered General Nurses with experience working in diverse clinical settings and a commitment to professional development. The role offers flexibility with potential for increased hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in practice nursing is desirable.
• Experience in the management of chronic diseases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing support including immunisations and wound care.
• Work as part of a clinical team to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
• Engage in patient health promotion and diabetes management.

Skills

Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary nursing team

Experience of working with a wide range of patients

Recent experience of a wide variety of clinical skills

Experience in maintaining a safe work area

Education

GCSE grade A to C in 4 subjects including English & Maths

Registered General Nurse

Demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional development

Job description

Job Summary

We are a large, friendly, training practice in the market town of Leighton Buzzard and seek a part-time Practice Nurse to join our clinical team. The post will initially be for 2 days a week (Tue & Fri) with the likelihood that increased hours will be offered in the future for succession planning.

Main duties of the job

The role comprises general nursing support including adult & baby immunisations, cervical cytology, travel advice & immunisations, ear irrigation, ECGs, health promotion, phlebotomy and wound care. An interest or experience in diabetes would be welcomed (development / support would be provided).

About Us

Our nurse team comprises 3 part-time Practice Nurses, a Diabetic Nurse, 3 extended-role HCAs and 5 ANPs. Other members of the team include 8 GP partners, 3 salaried GPs, 2 clinical pharmacists and 4 dispensers, all of whom are supported by our amazing admin, reception and secretarial teams. We work closely with the other 2 practices in the town and together form Leighton-Linslade Health Connections (the PCN in our area). Our growing PCN is helping to relieve pressure on our practice team with their own team of clinical and administrative staff.

Details

Date posted: 20 October 2025

Pay scheme: Depending on experience

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Part-time

Reference number: A1595-25-0006

Job location: 29 Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR

Job Description

We have a vacancy for a part-time Practice Nurse working Wed, Thu & Fri to join our existing team who are comprised of nursing, extended-role HCA and phlebotomy colleagues. We aim to provide person-centred care to our patients, helping them to manage existing conditions, and promoting healthy lifestyle choices.

Experience

• Experience of working within a multi-disciplinary nursing team.
• Experience of working with a wide range of patients.
• Recent experience of a wide variety of clinical skills.
• Experience in maintaining a safe work area for both yourself and others.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a GP practice.
• Experience of giving lifestyle advice.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade A to C in 4 subjects to include English & Maths.
• Registered General Nurse.
• Demonstrable commitment to ongoing professional development.

Desirable Qualifications

• Practice Nurse Diploma.
• Experience in practice nursing.
• Experience in the management of one or more chronic diseases (e.g. diabetes, anticoagulation).

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.

Employer details

Employer name: Dr J Henderson & Partners
Address: 29 Bassett Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1AR
Website: https://www.bassettroadsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)