Oakley Medical Practice. Practice Nurse
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leeds, LS11 5HT |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 9 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Dec 2026 |
Summary
The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing personal medical services to the practice patients. This will include long-term condition management, health screening and promotion, immunisations, treatments and dressings. The Nurse is responsible to the Lead Nurse for clinical guidance and professional management, work review and formal performance appraisal. Workload is generally autonomously managed within professional and practice guidelines, policies and directives. Communication and liaison with the Lead Nurse is requisite in negotiating and prioritising a realistic workload. The Lead Nurse is contactable throughout the working day, but in their absence the on-call GP is available to maintain support and guidance. The following are implicit expectations of the post holder: A willingness to undertake additional courses, training and education to meet the needs of the position; this includes attendance at on and off-site meetings and some study during non-working hours. A willingness to adapt working practice to meet changing practice and service development. Flexibility of working across sites if required. Performance is monitored on an ongoing basis and formally appraised annually. Key roles and functions Provide a high quality, safe and supportive environment for patients, meeting their identified physical and psycho-social needs within the scope of individual accountable practice. Work within Practice guidelines, policies, protocols and procedures reporting outcomes to appropriate clinical staff so standards of care can be monitored and improved where necessary. This includes adhering to the following agendas: infection control, equality and diversity, health and safety. Maintain effective communication with patients, carers, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team ensuring information is shared appropriately and confidentially so patient needs are met in accordance with NHS directives and safeguarding policies Protect and maintain patient records to the agreed Practice standard and in accordance with professional record keeping standards (NMC 2018). Administer medicines in accordance with a non-medical prescribing framework, patient specific direction or patient group direction in accordance with the standards for medicine management (NMC 2018, RPS 2021). Organise, manage and prioritise own workload ensuring care of patients is paramount. Develop the role by using evidence-based practice and continuously improving own knowledge as defined by NMC revalidation guidelines.