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Rastrick Health Centre

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 30 April 2026

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Job summary

Do you want to be part of a resilient, innovative and forward thinking practice? Imagine working within a diverse team, where each member is valued, with a key role at Rastrick Health Centre. We are an enthusiastic training practice where you will be well-supported and mentored in your role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a qualified practice nurse with experience of chronic disease and sexual health management to join our established nursing team.

Ideally we are looking for 15 to 20hrs per week, we are willing to consider options for the right person.

About us

We are a high achieving practice set in a pleasant part of Rastrick on the border of Fixby. We are a single story NHS property building and have ample car parking for staff and patients. We are just about to complete a well being garden in our lovely grounds for staff and community groups to enjoy.

We cover a list size of 5,500 patients with 2 GP Partners , 1 Salaried GP, 1 ANP, 1 ACP in training, 2 Nurses, 1 Nursing Associate, 1 HCA & a GP asst in training. We provide a range of in house enhanced services and work with nearby practices to deliver additional appointments outside our core hours of 0800-1830 Mon-Sat.

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4785-26-0000

Job locations

Rastrick Health Centre

Chapel Croft

Brighouse

West Yorkshire

HD6 3NA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken will include most or all of the items in the following list; however duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the GPs/Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

PROFESSIONAL

Chronic disease management (ESSENTIAL)

Sexual health treatment/advice (including depo injections)

Smear taking

Travel immunisations/advice

Child immunisations

Prostap/zoladex vaccinations

B12 vaccination

Ear syringing

Patient health checks

Wound care

Suture removal

Health/life style advice

Swab taking

ORGANISATIONAL

Maintain and order stocks of childhood vaccinations

.Maintain and order stock of treatment room equipment/supplies

Preparing environment and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including own consulting room and other rooms when assisting with other procedures.

Maintain/update patient clinical records using practice templates to ensure all relevant information is captured accurately and coded appropriately

In accordance with practice protocol ensure temperature of allocated medical fridges are checked and recorded daily, escalating any issues as appropriate to the Practice Manager.

Ensure patient group directives are up to date and read/signed by all relevant personnel.

Undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including blood samples, swabs, smears etc

Knowledge of practice procedures and work in accordance with written protocols.

Manage IPC audits and clinical non/clinical awareness

SUPPORTIVE

Help raise awareness of health and well-being

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Notifying the GP of any significant patient issues

Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

Be aware of and complete/make arrangements to complete any outstanding QOF tasks as per patients clinical records.

Attend and participate in clinical/practice meetings as requested.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities to be undertaken will include most or all of the items in the following list; however duties may be varied from time to time under the direction of the GPs/Practice Manager, dependent on current and evolving practice workload and staffing levels.

PROFESSIONAL

Chronic disease management (ESSENTIAL)

Sexual health treatment/advice (including depo injections)

Smear taking

Travel immunisations/advice

Child immunisations

Prostap/zoladex vaccinations

B12 vaccination

Ear syringing

Patient health checks

Wound care

Suture removal

Health/life style advice

Swab taking

ORGANISATIONAL

Maintain and order stocks of childhood vaccinations

.Maintain and order stock of treatment room equipment/supplies

Preparing environment and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including own consulting room and other rooms when assisting with other procedures.

Maintain/update patient clinical records using practice templates to ensure all relevant information is captured accurately and coded appropriately

In accordance with practice protocol ensure temperature of allocated medical fridges are checked and recorded daily, escalating any issues as appropriate to the Practice Manager.

Ensure patient group directives are up to date and read/signed by all relevant personnel.

Undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens including blood samples, swabs, smears etc

Knowledge of practice procedures and work in accordance with written protocols.

Manage IPC audits and clinical non/clinical awareness

SUPPORTIVE

Help raise awareness of health and well-being

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Notifying the GP of any significant patient issues

Liaising with and assisting members of the administrative team

Be aware of and complete/make arrangements to complete any outstanding QOF tasks as per patients clinical records.

Attend and participate in clinical/practice meetings as requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Chronic Disease Management qualifications

Desirable

  • Prescribing qualification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice
  • Experience of prescribing and/or advising on oral contraception
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • NMC Registration
  • Chronic Disease Management qualifications

Desirable

  • Prescribing qualification

Experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice
  • Experience of prescribing and/or advising on oral contraception

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

Rastrick Health Centre

Address

Rastrick Health Centre

Chapel Croft

Brighouse

West Yorkshire

HD6 3NA


Employer's website

https://www.rastrickhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rastrick Health Centre

Address

Rastrick Health Centre

Chapel Croft

Brighouse

West Yorkshire

HD6 3NA


Employer's website

https://www.rastrickhealthcentre.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice manager

Kate Coneron

kate.coneron@nhs.net

01484710853

Details

Date posted

18 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4785-26-0000

Job locations

Rastrick Health Centre

Chapel Croft

Brighouse

West Yorkshire

HD6 3NA


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