Practice Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Ilkley, LS29 8TQ |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 1 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GPs. These include Cervical screening IUD checks ECGs Urinalysis Childhood immunisations Administering Prostap, Zoladex and B12 injections Travel health advice and vaccinations under patient group directions and patient specified direction Venepuncture Ear syringing Wound care Removal of sutures Health promotion Smoking cessation advice Spirometry Chaperoning patients who are being examined by other clinicians Co-ordinating flu clinics Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Looking after patients with chronic diseases including diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension and coronary heart disease. Follow agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate. A duty to inform GPs of potential problems or errors. Documenting consultations using READ codes and templates relevant to the Quality and Outcomes framework. Maintaining accurate up to date records. Ability to obtain and document informed consent. Able to recognise signs of child abuse. Able to recognise and demonstrate knowledge of the treatment of anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines. Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation technique. Ensure infection control guidelines are followed. Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by nurses and GPs. Maintaining general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses rooms. Ordering stock for nurses and GP consulting rooms. Ordering of vaccinations to maintain appropriate stock levels and awareness and implementation of the cold chain process. Attend and participate in practice meetings when required. Effectively manage own time and workload. A set time allocated for domiciliary phlebotomy. Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post. Liaise with the Practice Manager and GP Partners re: Quality and Outcomes Framework. Non-Clinical Responsibilities Assist patients to identify their health needs. Contribute a nursing perspective to the practice development plan. Manage and organise individual patient consultations. Aware of identification and reporting procedures related to professional standards. To attend staff meetings. Ensure effective relationships and communications with the PHE and other agencies. Support the practice clinical governance agenda. Identify changes to clinical practice that are required to implement evidence based guidelines. Educational Identify personal development and training needs in conjunction with the manager. Participate in clinical supervision. Support others with their training and development needs. To participate in continuing education and maintain a contemporary level of professional knowledge and skills. Communication The post holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patents and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Co-operation with the practice to ensure all members of the team adheres to statutory regulations/policies and codes of practice and departments safety rules. Offer innovative ways of working and opportunities to facilitate learning. Maintains a caring environment through the support of colleagues. Confidentiality In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Health and Safety The post holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health and Safety policy to include: Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Taking the lead for infection control within the practice, supported by the GP partners and Practice Manager. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards. Reporting potential risks identified. Equality and Diversity The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non- judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. Achieving the right medical outcomes for disadvantaged patients (learning difficulties or mental health issues). Personal/Professional Development The post holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment such as training to include: Participation in an annual appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Quality The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve enhance the teams performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs. Contribution to the Implementation Service The post holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work. Participate in audit where appropriate.