Practice Nurse

Job summary
Kirkgate Surgery is a friendly, patient-focused practice with a strong ethos of teamwork and support. We are excited to be recruiting a caring Practice Nurse to join our clinical team for 15-20 hours per week.

This opportunity has arisen as our current Practice Nurse is leaveing to return to locum work and developing her private business interests. We offer a welcoming environment where you will be supported to have a good work-life balance and grow professionally. The role would suit an experienced Practice Nurse looking to reduce their hours later in their career, returning from a career break or a Practice Nurse wishing to supplement another part-time role.

We provide support and mentorship whatever your circumstances, and value nurses that bring their experience and expertise to strengthen the team and patient care.

Please note that we regret that we cannot accept applicants that require visa sponsorship or do not have nursing experience in the UK.

Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will work with autonomy alongside our GPs, and HCA team to deliver high-quality patient care, supporting baby immunisations, cervical screening, chronic disease management such as diabetes, asthma COPD etc, phlebotomy, wound management and treatment room duties. The successful candidate will oversee infection control compliance; vaccination ordering and ensure that all nurse-related Care Quality Commission evidence indicators are compliant.

About us
Kirkgate Surgery is a thriving, friendly, patient-focused GP practice with a growing list size of around 3,600 patients. Our clinical team consists of 2 GP partners, 2 salaried GP's, a Practice Nurse, a Health care assistant, a Clinical Pharmacist and a General Practice Assistant. Being a small team allows us to look after our team and have high levels of employee satisfaction. We work on systemone and we are a training practice who are high achievers in QOF.

We take pride in being a practice that offers a positive, supportive, and rewarding place to work for our entire team. We are committed to learning, development, and fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to share ideas and grow professionally. We work hard to promote a healthy work-life balance for all our staff.

We meet monthly as a clinical team and work collaboratively across roles. We are also proactive about change and innovation where it improves patient care and staff experience. If you enjoy being part of a team that listens, values your input and supports you to achieve a good work-life balance Kirkgate is a great fit.

Job responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a range of nursing services including chronic disease management (asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension), cervical cytology, childhood and adult immunisations, travel vaccinations and advice, contraceptive services, wound care, suture/staple removal, venepuncture, ECGs, and health promotion.
• Achieve immunisation targets and ensure the safe storage, handling, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and medications.
• Participate in safeguarding procedures, recognising and responding appropriately to child abuse, vulnerable adults, and other safeguarding concerns.
• Undertake emergency care, first aid, anaphylaxis, and resuscitation where required within the team.
• Work within your NMC scope of practice, following PGDs and clinical policies, referring to GPs as needed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical records.
• Apply evidence-based practice and contribute to quality improvement and achievement of clinical targets.
• Demonstrate problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional standards at all times.
• Engage with the wider public health agenda, clinical governance, and local health initiatives where appropriate.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in UK primary care.
• Positive and friendly attitude.
• Passionate about providing excellent patient care.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Stock checking and ordering of equipment and administered medication.
• Experience using SystmOne and ICE

Qualifications
Essential

• Nursing degree or equivalent qualification, with a valid professional licence to practice in UK primary care nursing.
• Competence in chronic disease management, including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, and CHD/CVD.
• Wound care, dressings, and leg ulcer management.
• Cervical screening qualification.
• Proficient in venepuncture and electrocardiography (ECG).

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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).