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West Leeds Family Practice

GP Practice Nurse - fixed term maternity cover

The closing date is 29 January 2026

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Job summary

West Leeds Family Practice is recruiting a fixed term Practice Nurse to cover a period of maternity leave. Our surgery consists of 5 Partners 10 salaried GPs, 2 ANPs, 3 nurses and 5 HCAs. We are part of the West Leeds Primary Care Network and work closely with our neighbouring practices. We are located across 3 sites, are a teaching practice and host both medical and nursing students

We have 20k patients and are continuously expanding

We are a system 1 practice who are high achievers in QOF, DES, LES and all flu and vaccine services.

We are very flexible regarding days and times of work. This would suit an experienced practice nurse who did not want to commit to full time work, but enjoys working as part of a dynamic team.

Main duties of the job

To be fully proficient in Chronic disease management, vaccinations and immunisations, cervical screening, contraceptive reviews, wound care including compression, as well as other general treatment room duties. It is not expected that the successful applicant has to be proficient in all these areas, however managing long term conditions is a pre requisite.

About us

The nursing team is extremely close working and mutually supportive. We have a nurse educator who works both for the practice and the PCN. The successful applicant will be supported in growing their expertise and encouraged to have their say.

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.70 to £21 an hour Dependant on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3434-26-0002

Job locations

West Lodge Surgery

New Street

Farsley

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 5DL


Calverley Medical Centre

43 Upper Carr Lane

Calverley

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 5PL


Glenlea Surgery

703 Leeds & Bradford Road

Stanningley

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 6PE


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide Chronic disease management for Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, and CHD/CVD

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness

Administer adult and paediatric injections

Provide adult and child immunisations ensuring full achievement of targets

Ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs

Undertake venepuncture and electrocardiography

Undertake wound care/ management / dressing techniques

Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assisting and supporting patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately

Ensure that current evidence-based approaches to patient care are standard practice

Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries

Audit outcomes of care against standards and initiate change as necessary ensuring follow-up audit cycle

Maintain and update disease registers

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide Chronic disease management for Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, and CHD/CVD

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness

Administer adult and paediatric injections

Provide adult and child immunisations ensuring full achievement of targets

Ensure safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs

Undertake venepuncture and electrocardiography

Undertake wound care/ management / dressing techniques

Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assisting and supporting patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately

Ensure that current evidence-based approaches to patient care are standard practice

Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries

Audit outcomes of care against standards and initiate change as necessary ensuring follow-up audit cycle

Maintain and update disease registers

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice and managing long term conditions

Experience

Essential

  • Car Driver

Desirable

  • Experience of working within SystmOne
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified Registered Nurse with a current NMC registration

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice and managing long term conditions

Experience

Essential

  • Car Driver

Desirable

  • Experience of working within SystmOne

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

West Leeds Family Practice

Address

West Lodge Surgery

New Street

Farsley

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 5DL


Employer's website

https://www.westleedsfamilypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

West Leeds Family Practice

Address

West Lodge Surgery

New Street

Farsley

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 5DL


Employer's website

https://www.westleedsfamilypractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Nurse Manager

Lisa Thomas

l.thomas2@nhs.net

01132570313

Details

Date posted

15 January 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16.70 to £21 an hour Dependant on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A3434-26-0002

Job locations

West Lodge Surgery

New Street

Farsley

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 5DL


Calverley Medical Centre

43 Upper Carr Lane

Calverley

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 5PL


Glenlea Surgery

703 Leeds & Bradford Road

Stanningley

Pudsey

West Yorkshire

LS28 6PE


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