Practice Nurse

NHS; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work across multiple practices, providing essential care in chronic disease management and health promotion. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including immunizations, minor injury treatment, and patient education. Your expertise will help shape the future of patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in primary care, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in your nursing career.

Qualifications

• Experience in chronic disease management and health promotion.
• Registered General Nurse with primary care experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic diseases and conduct health promotion activities.
• Perform cervical cytology and minor injury treatments.

Skills

Chronic Disease Management

Health Promotion

Cervical Cytology

Wound Care

Minor Injury Treatment

Travel Health Advice

Smoking Cessation

Education

Registered General Nurse (diploma or degree level)

Experience in Primary Care

Job description

Job Summary

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse with experience in Primary Care?

If you are a Practice Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity within a forward-thinking environment, then this may be the role for you.

We are looking to welcome an experienced, Practice Nurse into our practice to assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes for our patients. You could be working across the 4 practices we own in close vicinity to one another;

• Fieldhead Surgery - HD7 4QQ
• Lockwood Surgery - HD1 3XH
• Nook Surgery - HD3 3XA
• Thornton Lodge - HD1 3SB
  
  

Main duties of the job

Chronic Disease Management/Long Term Conditions within the clinic setting

Health Promotion

To collaborate with and enable clients and other members of the primary health care

Cervical cytology & teaching breast awareness

Treatment of minor injuries

LES/DES/QOF related clinical and administrative work

Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations

Travel health advice and vaccinations

Menopause and HRT consultations

Smoking Cessation

Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles and Pertussis in Pregnancy vaccinations

Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

About Us

Our Vision

To have Practices that deliver outstanding primary care in line with our patients needs and at the highest level of customer satisfaction. As a practice wed like to attract, reward and retain highly skilled staff and help them grow in their careers to the best of our ability.

Our Philosophy

Our surgeries strive to maintain environments which is welcoming, caring and accessible to all our patients. We aim to treat all our patients fairly and equally, with dignity and respect.

By working in partnership with our patients we strive to provide an outstanding standard of holistic primary medical care that is highly effective, efficient and safe for all our patients. We take pride in our work and have a no blame but supportive policy to create a friendly working environment.

Our Mission

We are committed as primary healthcare professionals to help our patients resume their lifelong pursuit of both physical/mental health and well-being.

Patient Centred Care

We aspire to provide a holistic approach to care, empowering our patients during consultations to actively be involved in decision making.

High Quality

We aim to deliver effective and efficient healthcare in line with the CQC and by embracing new technologies.

Staff Development

We aim to maintain a supportive, fulfilling and rewarding working environment for all our staff. We encourage personal development and value their feedback and contributions.

Date posted

21 February 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£20 to £23 an hour DOE

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A4848-25-0000

Job locations

144 Moor Hill Road

Huddersfield

HD3 3XA

Lockwood Surgery

3 Meltham Road

Lockwood

Huddersfield

HD1 3XH

Fieldhead Surgery

Leymoor Road

Golcar

Huddersfield

HD7 4QQ

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Cervical cytology & teaching breast awareness

Wound care / ulcer care Treatment of minor injuries

Removal of Sutures

New Patient Medicals / Urinalysis / BP checks

ECGs

COPD / Asthma / Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry

LES/DES/QOF related clinical and administrative work

Ear irrigation

Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations

Travel health advice and vaccinations

Menopause and HRT consultations

Smoking Cessation

Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles and Pertussis in Pregnancy vaccinations

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Experience in Diabetes / Coronary Heart Disease

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate

Ordering of vaccinations and equipment to maintain stock levels

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

A duty to advise colleagues of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Cervical cytology & teaching breast awareness

Wound care / ulcer care Treatment of minor injuries

Removal of Sutures

New Patient Medicals / Urinalysis / BP checks

ECGs

COPD / Asthma / Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry

LES/DES/QOF related clinical and administrative work

Ear irrigation

Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations

Travel health advice and vaccinations

Menopause and HRT consultations

Smoking Cessation

Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles and Pertussis in Pregnancy vaccinations

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings

Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Experience in Diabetes / Coronary Heart Disease

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate

Ordering of vaccinations and equipment to maintain stock levels

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

A duty to advise colleagues of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Car driver with clean licence
• Able to work at the desired times
• Flexible and able to cover for colleague absence through sickness, annual leave or study leave
• Experience of primary care
• Experience and competent in General Treatment Room Duties Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Practice Experience of dealing with the public/patients
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense. Willingness and enthusiasm to developing nursing skills
• Able to work in a changing environment
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (diploma or degree level)
• Experience in a Primary Care setting
  
  

Desirable

• Qualifications and Experience in: -
• Cervical Screening
• Childhood Immunisations
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Health Promotion
• Heart Disease
• Travel Advice
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Registered General Nurse (diploma or degree level)
• Experience in a Primary Care setting
  
  

Desirable

• Qualifications and Experience in: -
• Cervical Screening
• Childhood Immunisations
• Asthma
• Diabetes
• Health Promotion
• Heart Disease
• Travel Advice
  
  

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 (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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 (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Nook Surgery

Address

144 Moor Hill Road

Huddersfield

HD3 3XA

Employer's website

https://nooksurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Nook Surgery

Address

144 Moor Hill Road

Huddersfield

HD3 3XA

Employer's website

https://nooksurgery.com/ (Opens in a new tab)