Practice Nurse

Job Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our friendly dedicated team at Foundry Lane Surgery in East Leeds. Ideally, we are looking for an experienced Practice Nurse who has previous experience of working in General Practice; a nurse who is enthusiastic, organised and is confident to work unsupervised. Salary - Depending on experience. Working pattern - Tuesday 1pm - 6pm & Friday 8.30am - 6pm. Applications by CV to View email address on meeveem.com. Closing date: 21.8.26 & Interviews: 7.9.26.

Main duties of the job
The role will include management of long-term conditions, cytology, vaccinations, health screening and health promotion.

About us
Foundry Lane Surgery, based in Seacroft, Leeds 14, has a list size of 7652 patients and is a busy, forward-thinking Training Practice. Our friendly team includes GP Partners, Salaried GPs, FY2 Trainees, GP Registrars, HCA, Reception & Administrative Team and Practice Manager. We are also supported by our Primary Care Network colleagues who specialise in the proactive care of our patients within our community. They provide coordinated, pro-active and integrated services to our community.

Job responsibilities

• Cervical screening and contraception
• Long term condition reviews and health promotion for example diabetes, COPD, BP
• Baby/Childhood immunisations and other vaccinations
• Travel vaccinations/advice
• Wound care and leg ulcer management, dopplers and compression
• Stock ordering and management
• Attend and participate in training and meetings as required
• Adhere to infection control standards and cold chain compliancy
• Understand practice and local policies for safeguarding adults and children, referring patients appropriately
• Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in General Practice and an understanding of the role of a Practice Nurse in a GP Surgery
• Reliability
• Motivated and able to motivate others
• Good time management skills
• Punctuality
• Able to manage and prioritise workload
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Evidence of IT literacy and keyboard skills
• Fitness to carry out duties (manual handling and dexterity)

Desirable

• Knowledge of QOF
• Knowledge of SystmOne
• IPC audit experience

Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified Nurse with current NMC registration
• Full UK Driving Licence

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship: Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
For questions about the job, contact:
Practice Manager Kay Harvey: View email address on meeveem.com, View phone number on meeveem.com