About this role
Job summary
As a Assoicate or Practice Nurse, you will be an integral part of our multidisciplinary team, delivering patient-centred care across a wide range of clinical areas. You will assess, plan and deliver care to the highest standards, supporting patients with both acute and long-term conditions while promoting health and wellbeing.
Main duties of the job
Deliver high-quality nursing care in line with practice protocols and national guidelines Wound care, suture removal. Immunisations and vaccinations, including antipsychotic depot injections,childhood, flu, shingles and travel vaccines Perform ECGs, spirometry and other diagnostic tests Cervical cytology and screening procedures Health checks Respond to medical emergencies including anaphylaxis and resuscitation Maintain safe storage, handling and stock control of vaccines and medications Support infection prevention and control standards Participate in occasional home visits where appropriate Cervical screening New patient and NHS health checks Child and adult immunisation programmes Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system Actively participate in practice meetings and clinical audits Engage in continuous professional development and annual appraisals Contribute to the development of practice policies, protocols and services Registered Nurse (NMC) or Associate Nurse (FdSc) Experience in primary care or community nursing (desirable but not essential) Competence in vaccinations, including travel immunisations Strong IT skills essential, including confident use of clinical systems Excellent communication and teamwork skills Commitment to high standards of patient care and confidentiality
About us
Why Join Us?
Supportive, experienced and friendly team Opportunity to develop and expand clinical skills Varied and rewarding role within a community-focused practice Ongoing training and professional development encouraged
Job description Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Treatment Room & Clinical Duties
Deliver high-quality nursing care in line with practice protocols and national guidelines Wound care, suture removal, venepuncture and management of minor injuries Administration of medications, including antipsychotic depot injections Immunisations and vaccinations, including childhood, flu, shingles and travel vaccines Perform ECGs, spirometry and other diagnostic tests Cervical cytology and screening procedures Health checks including BP, BMI, and cardiovascular risk assessments Respond to medical emergencies including anaphylaxis and resuscitation Maintain safe storage, handling and stock control of vaccines and medications Support infection prevention and control standards Chaperone and assist clinicians where required Participate in occasional home visits where appropriate
Chronic Disease Management
Support the management of long-term conditions including: Asthma & COPD Diabetes and pre-diabetes Coronary Heart Disease Mental Health conditions Run and support disease-specific clinics Contribute to QOF targets and patient recall systems
Health Promotion & Screening
Deliver proactive and opportunistic health promotion, including: Smoking cessation Weight management Alcohol and substance misuse Support screening programmes: Cervical screening New patient and NHS health checks Child and adult immunisation programmes
Professional & Administrative Duties
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records using the practice clinical system Actively participate in practice meetings and clinical audits Engage in continuous professional development and annual appraisals Contribute to the development of practice policies, protocols and services
Essential Requirements
Registered Nurse (NMC) Experience in primary care or community nursing (desirable but not essential) Strong clinical skills across treatment room and chronic disease management Competence in vaccinations, including travel immunisations Experience administering antipsychotic injections and performing ECGs (or willingness to train) Strong IT skills essential, including confident use of clinical systems Excellent communication and teamwork skills Commitment to high standards of patient care and confidentiality
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NMC Practice Nurse FsSc Associate Nurse
Experience Essential
Registered Nurse NMC or FdSC Strong clinical skills across treatment room and chronic disease management Competence in vaccinations, including travel immunisations Experience administering antipsychotic injections and performing ECGs (or willingness to train) Strong IT skills essential, including confident use of clinical systems Excellent communication and teamwork skills Commitment to high standards of patient care and confidentiality
Desirable
Experience in primary care or community nursing (desirable but not essential)
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 Dr S Laybourn and Partners
Address 846 York Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS14 6DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.leedsgps.com/ (Opens in a new tab)