Practice Nurse

Foundry Lane Surgery; Ledston; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Foundry Lane Surgery in East Leeds is looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who can work confidently unsupervised and deliver high-quality care to our patient list. The role involves management of long-term conditions, vaccinations, cytology, health screening and health promotion.

We welcome applicants who are NMC registered, hold a full UK driving licence and have experience in general practice. The post offers a friendly team environment and opportunities to contribute to patient care

Qualifications

• Qualified nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in cervical screening, long-term condition reviews, and vaccinations.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage immunisations and travel vaccines.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Commitment to infection control and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage long-term condition reviews and health promotion.
• Administer vaccines and travel vaccinations.
• Perform cytology tasks as required.
• Support infection control and safeguarding measures.

Skills

Cervical screening

Long-term condition reviews

Vaccinations

Travel vaccinations

Wound care

Stock management

Infection control

Safeguarding adults/children

Clinical emergencies

Education

NMC registered nurse

Driving licence (Full UK)

Tools

SystmOne

Job description

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly dedicated team at Foundry Lane Surgery in East Leeds. Ideally, we are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who has previous experience of working in General Practice; a nurse who is enthusiastic, organised and is confident to work unsupervised.

Salary - Depending on experience. Working pattern - Tuesday 1pm - 6pm & Friday 8.30am - 6pm. Closing date: 21.8.26 & Interviews: 7.9.26.

Main duties of the job

The role will include management of long-term conditions, cytology, vaccinations, health screening and health promotion.

About us

Foundry Lane Surgery, based in Seacroft, Leeds 14, has a list size of 7652 patients and is a busy, forward-thinking Training Practice. Our friendly team includes GP Partners, Salaried GPs, FY2 Trainees, GP Registrars, HCA, Reception & Administrative Team and Practice Manager. We are also supported by our Primary Care Network colleagues who specialise in the proactive care of our patients within our community. They provide coordinated, pro-active and integrated services to our community.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Cervical screening and contraception
• Long term condition reviews and health promotion for example diabetes, COPD, BP
• Baby/Childhood immunisations and other vaccinations
• Travel vaccinations/advice
• Wound care and leg ulcer management, dopplers and compression
• Stock ordering and management
• Attend and participate in training and meetings as required
• Adhere to infection control standards and cold chain compliancy
• Understand practice and local policies for safeguarding adults and children, referring patients appropriately
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Desirable

• Knowledge of QOF
• Knowledge of SystmOne
• IPC audit experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration
• Full UK Driving Licence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager Kay Harvey: [e-mail], 01132951200