Practice Nurse

Merco Medical Staffing Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care and making a real impact in your community? Join our client’s dynamic team where your skills, compassion, and expertise are truly valued.

We are currently seeking dedicated Practice Nurses to contribute their knowledge and enthusiasm to our progressive primary care services. As a Practice Nurse, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of their services while being part of a forward-thinking team that is agile, innovative, and committed to delivering excellent care.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a candidate with experience managing patients with a range of long-term health conditions, who is adaptable to change and confident working autonomously. You will be keen to work within non-traditional care models and committed to your continuous development.

You should be eager to undertake relevant training, support your nursing colleagues, and share your passion for helping patients lead healthier lives. Your expertise in health prevention, screening, and early management of long-term conditions will be key.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Practice Nurse, your responsibilities will include:

• Venepuncture
• Blood pressure monitoring
• ECGs
• Height/Weight/BMI measurements
• Health promotion
• Childhood and adult immunisations
• Wound care
• Contraception management
• Cervical screening
• Spirometry
• Management of long-term conditions, including Diabetes, COPD, and Asthma
• Experience with long-term condition management and cervical screening is essential.

Essential Requirements:

• Registered with the NMC
• Degree in Nursing
• Substantial experience as a Practice Nurse
• Minimum of one Long-Term Condition diploma
• Knowledge of patients with long-term conditions
• Familiarity with Patient Group Directions (PGDs) and associated policies
• Ongoing CPD (Continuing Professional Development)
• Ability to produce accurate, contemporaneous, and complete records in line with legislation, policies, and procedures.

System Used: SystmOne

Client Benefits:

• NHS Pension with 20.6% Employer Contribution
• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata if part-time) plus Bank Holidays
• Additional leave for work anniversaries
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay
• Family-friendly employment policies
• Special leave for significant events
• Participation in our refer-a-friend scheme
• Continued personal and professional development
• 24/7 free access to an Employee Assistance Program
• Eye care scheme: free eye tests and contributions toward glasses
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Access to NHS discounts

If you’re ready to make a difference in primary care and work alongside a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you!