Job summary
We are a forward-thinking training practice looking to welcome a motivated and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our well-established clinical team. With five supportive GP partners, experienced nurses, HCAs, phlebotomists, and a dedicated admin team, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a friendly and collaborative environment.
As a valued member of our team, you will play a key role in providing a wide range of nursing services, contributing to the health and wellbeing of our diverse patient population. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills, develop your career, and work within a practice that invests in training, innovation, and staff wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
The role involves delivering a wide range of nursing services, including management of long-term conditions such as respiratory disease and diabetes, provision of womens health and contraception services, and wound care. You will work collaboratively with the wider clinical team to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality care for our patients.
About us
We are a well-established training practice in Calderdale, caring for 11,500 patients. Our team includes five GP partners, salaried GPs, nurses, HCAs, phlebotomists, and a strong admin team, all working together to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.
As part of Calder and Ryburn PCN, we offer extended services such as social prescribing, first contact physiotherapy, care coordination, and clinical pharmacy support. We pride ourselves on being a supportive, collaborative, and forward-thinking practice, committed to staff wellbeing, development, and excellent patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Provide long-term condition management, including reviews and care planning for patients with asthma, COPD, CVD, and diabetes.
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Deliver womens health services, including contraception, cervical screening, and health promotion.
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Undertake wound management, dressings, and immunisations (childhood and adult).
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Support patients with lifestyle advice, health education, and preventative care.
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Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team, including GPs, HCAs, clinical pharmacists, and allied health professionals.
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Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and practice standards.
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Participate in quality improvement activities, audits, and practice meetings.
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Support the training and supervision of students and junior staff, as appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
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Provide long-term condition management, including reviews and care planning for patients with asthma, COPD, CVD, and diabetes.
-
Deliver womens health services, including contraception, cervical screening, and health promotion.
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Undertake wound management, dressings, and immunisations (childhood and adult).
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Support patients with lifestyle advice, health education, and preventative care.
-
Work collaboratively with the wider clinical team, including GPs, HCAs, clinical pharmacists, and allied health professionals.
-
Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and practice standards.
-
Participate in quality improvement activities, audits, and practice meetings.
-
Support the training and supervision of students and junior staff, as appropriate.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
- Team player with a collaborative approach to patient care.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and patient confidentiality.
- Willingness to undertake further training and professional development.
Desirable
- Experience using SystmOne
- Experience of working in a primary care or community setting.
- Ability to run nurse-led clinics independently.
- Interest in mentoring or supporting students/trainees.
- Involvement in audit, quality improvement, or service development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) this is the baseline requirement.
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
Desirable
- Cervical screening training.
- Contraception and sexual health training.
- Chronic disease management qualifications (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes).
- Vaccination and immunisation training (childhood & adult).
- Wound care and leg ulcer management.
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in primary care
- Experience in health promotion, patient education, and preventative care
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied workload.
- Team player with a collaborative approach to patient care.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and patient confidentiality.
- Willingness to undertake further training and professional development.
Desirable
- Experience using SystmOne
- Experience of working in a primary care or community setting.
- Ability to run nurse-led clinics independently.
- Interest in mentoring or supporting students/trainees.
- Involvement in audit, quality improvement, or service development.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Adult) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) this is the baseline requirement.
- Evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
Desirable
- Cervical screening training.
- Contraception and sexual health training.
- Chronic disease management qualifications (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes).
- Vaccination and immunisation training (childhood & adult).
- Wound care and leg ulcer management.
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in primary care
- Experience in health promotion, patient education, and preventative care
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).
