Ready to Elevate Your Nursing Career? Join DHU Healthcare at Buxton Medical Practice and Make a Real Impact!Are you a passionate and skilled Practice Nurse looking to grow within a patient-focused, collaborative environment? DHU Healthcare is currently seeking experienced and newly qualified Practice Nurses (Band 5–7) to join our team at Buxton Medical Practice, where you’ll play a vital role in delivering exceptional care to our local community in the heart of the Peak District.What DHU Healthcare Can Offer You:Location:Buxton Medical Practice SK17 9BZContract: PermanentHours: Flexible – Full-Time and Part-Time roles availableCompetitive Salary: Commensurate with Band (5–7) experience and scope of roleWhat DHU Can Offer You:Generous Annual Leave Entitlement: 25 days + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service to 33 + 8) – Pro Rata / Per AnnumHealth Cash Plan: Free Level 1 cover after six months — includes 24/7 GP access for you and your family, plus dental, optical, and therapy benefitsAccess to the DHU Hub: Well-being resources, employee discounts, and an enhanced Employee Assistance ProgrammeNHS Pension Scheme: Continue your NHS pension and service recognitionCar Lease Scheme: Salary sacrifice for hybrid/electric vehicles through NHS Fleet SolutionsCycle to Work Scheme: In partnership with Halfords — spread the cost interest-freeEnhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: Supporting your work-life balanceEmployee Referral Programme: Earn rewards for introducing new talentBirthday Leave Guarantee: Take your birthday off or use the leave when it suits youFree On-Site Parking: Available at most locations including BuxtonInclusive and Supportive Culture: Everyone is welcomed and encouraged to succeedWhat Your Typical Day Looks Like:Delivering safe, effective, and evidence-based care for all age groups in the practice populationRunning nurse-led clinics and managing long-term conditions such as diabetes, asthma, CHD, and morePerforming clinical procedures including wound care, immunisations, cervical cytology, phlebotomy, ECGs, spirometry, and NHS Health ChecksWorking independently within your scope of practice, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary teamUsing clinical systems efficiently (e.g., SystmOne, ICE, Ardens Templates)Supporting QOF delivery and clinical auditsUpholding safeguarding, infection control, and patient safety protocolsParticipating in meetings, training, and service improvement initiativesMentoring junior colleagues and students as appropriateTo Be a Successful Practice Nurse You’ll Need:Registration as an Adult Nurse with the NMCRelevant primary care experience or a strong interest in general practice nursingExcellent clinical decision-making, communication, and time management skillsConfidence working independently and as part of a multidisciplinary teamCommitment to continuous professional development – we offer preceptorships and support progression from Band 5 through to Band 7We welcome newly qualified nurses who are eager to begin a career in primary care – robust mentorship and development pathways are available.Join a Team That Reflects the Community It ServesDHU Healthcare is proud to be a forces-friendly employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and life experiences — including Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists, and military families.If digital applications aren’t suitable for you, contact us and we’ll help find a method that works. For more about our recruitment process, contact our Talent Acquisition Team at: Careers@dhuhealthcare.nhs.ukBring your dedication. Bring your ambition. Be part of something meaningful at DHU Healthcare – right here at Buxton Medical Practice.#IND1
