Practice Nurse

Purosearch Ltd; Horbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare practice in Horbury is looking for a dedicated Practice Nurse to join their clinical team. The role involves various responsibilities such as wound care, chronic disease management, and patient education. The ideal candidate will be a registered nurse with experience in general practice or a willingness to train. This position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for development, and a supportive work culture that values a work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

NHS pension

Flexible working

Qualifications

• NMC Registered Nurse if not trained can participate in further training.
• Experience in general practice or willingness to learn is essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wound care and immunisations.
• Manage chronic diseases like asthma and diabetes.
• Engage in public health campaigns and education.

Skills

NMC Registered Nurse

Experience in general practice

Competency in immunisations

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork skills

Tools

EMIS Web

SystmOne

Job description

Practice Nurse

Location: Horbury, West Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

About the Opportunity

A forward-thinking and friendly GP practice in the Horbury area is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Practice Nurse to join our clinical team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced nurse or a motivated practitioner looking to develop their skills in primary care.

Key Responsibilities

Treatment Room Duties

• Wound care, dressings, suture/clip removal
• Childhood and adult immunisations
• Cervical cytology
• ECGs, blood pressure monitoring, NHS health checks

Chronic Disease Management

• Asthma reviews
• COPD reviews
• Diabetes support and monitoring
• Hypertension management
• Participation in long-term condition clinics

Health Promotion & Preventative Care

• Lifestyle advice including weight management and smoking cessation
• Supporting public health campaigns
• Patient education and self-care support

Clinical Governance & Teamwork

• Maintain accurate clinical records
• Contribute to quality improvement and CQC standards
• Work collaboratively with GPs, ANPs, HCAs, and administrative teams
• Engage in CPD and clinical training opportunities

Essential Requirements

• NMC Registered Nurse
• Experience in general practice or willingness to undertake training
• Competency in immunisations, wound care, and cervical screening (training can be provided if needed)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• A patient-centred approach and commitment to high standards of care

Desirable Skills

• Chronic disease management qualifications (Asthma, COPD, Diabetes)
• Experience with EMIS Web, SystmOne, or similar systems
• Mentoring or supervisory experience

What We Offer

• Supportive, friendly practice culture
• Opportunities for development and additional training
• Competitive salary and NHS pension
• Flexible working to support work–life balance