Job summary
We are looking for a compassionate and skilled Practice Nurse to join our dedicated primary care team. This role has become available as we say goodbye to a valued Practice Nurse who has served our patients for many years and is now retiring.
In this role, you will provide a range of nursing services to support the health and wellbeing of our patient population. You will work closely with GPs, other nurses, and healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care, including managing long-term conditions, administering immunisations, providing sexual health services, and supporting health promotion initiatives.
You will be an integral part of a multidisciplinary team, creating a welcoming and non-judgmental environment for patients, while upholding the values of care, compassion, competence, communication, courage, and commitment. This role offers the opportunity to develop your professional skills, contribute to patient care planning, and actively participate in the ongoing development of the nursing team.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse provides essential nursing care to meet the needs of our patient population, including treatment room duties, managing long-term conditions, delivering immunisations and screening programmes, supporting sexual health services, and promoting overall health and wellbeing. A key part of the role is helping patients take control of their own health and working collaboratively to improve the health of the practice population.
You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of GPs, nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff, providing care in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment. Duties include delivering nursing treatments independently or with GPs, reviewing test results, performing home visits, supporting patient recalls, and maintaining accurate documentation.
The role also involves supporting the nursing team, assisting junior staff, contributing to training, maintaining stock, and ensuring safe use of equipment. You will follow all relevant policies and protocols, including health and safety, infection control, equality, and confidentiality, while communicating effectively with colleagues and external agencies.
Professional development is encouraged, with accountability for your own clinical practice, ongoing training, and preparation for NMC revalidation. This is a varied and rewarding role offering the chance to provide high-quality patient care while supporting a patient-focused practice team.
About us
Alwoodley Medical Centre is a friendly, patient-focused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality primary care to our local community. Our team is supportive, collaborative, and dedicated to ensuring every patient receives the best possible care. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming and professional atmosphere, where staff are valued, respected, and encouraged to develop their skills.
We work as a cohesive team, supporting one another to manage a busy and varied workload while maintaining the highest clinical standards. Staff wellbeing and professional growth are important to us we provide access to training, mentorship, and development opportunities to help you progress in your career.
Working at Alwoodley Medical Centre means joining a practice that values professionalism, patient care, and teamwork, while also offering a friendly and approachable environment. We encourage initiative, celebrate achievements, and ensure staff feel supported in their roles.
If you are looking for a rewarding role in primary care, where you can make a real difference and grow your skills, Alwoodley Medical Centre is the place to be.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- The post holder will work as a practitioner, assisting in providing nursing services to meet the needs of the practice population, including treatment room work, health promotion, sexual health services, immunisation programmes and management of long term conditions within a defined role.
- They will be responsible for raising awareness of health and social wellbeing, enabling people to improve their own health and work collaboratively to tackle the health of the practice population.
- Part of a multidisciplinary team of Nurses, GPs and associated health professionals and admin staff.
- To provide an environment for the patient which is welcoming, non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings and rights.
- To work within the culture of NHS Englands 6Cs of Care, Compassion, Competence , Communication, Courage and Commitment.
Role responsibilities
- Undertake appropriate treatment room duties, management of long term conditions, screening programmes, immunisation programmes and sexual health services within their level of competency and with adequate and recognised training.
- Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with a patients healthcare.
- Perform home visits where appropriate.
- Responsibility for reviewing and acting on own sample results or those referred onto you from another nurse or associated healthcare professional, or referring to a more senior clinician when appropriate.
- Providing nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently, meeting agreed protocols.
- Support and promote the development of team working to ensure a high standard of nursing care within the treatment area.
- Adhere and work to defined polices and protocols, including health and safety, equality and diversity, and confidentiality within the practice
- Assist in the ordering and maintaining of stock as delegated by the senior nurse.
- Actively be involved in the recall of patients with long term conditions for a minimum annual review, immunisation , smear and QoF targets within the limitation of own skills.
- Support the lead nurse in the education, training and ongoing development of new nurses and healthcare assistants that form the nursing team.
- Be aware of national standards of infection control and good practice guidelines and active observation of current working practices across the practice ensuring that procedures are followed.
- Actively identifying, reporting and correction of health and safety hazards.
- Responsible for the safe use of all diagnostic and treatment equipment, and alert other team members to issues of quality or risk.
- Attend practice meetings whenever possible and those that are mandatory.
- Maintain competency and develop new skills as decided by service requirements.
- Communicate, refer and liaise effectively with other agencies and staff regarding patients well being, with appropriate regard to confidentiality.
- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Professional Development
- The post holder will be accountable for their own professional actions in an unsupervised manner but supported by the Senior nurse and GPs and working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Take responsibility for their own development and continued education by attendance of courses or study days as deemed useful or necessary within the role by the Business manager, Senior nurse or GPs.
- Professional development to be maintained to support revalidation with the NMC with a record of that development.
- Communicate effectively with other team members, patients and their carers.
- Participate in an annual individual performance review and be prepared to show evidence of their own personal and / or professional development.
This job description is comprehensive but not exhaustive and includes any duties that are commensurate with the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Purpose
- The post holder will work as a practitioner, assisting in providing nursing services to meet the needs of the practice population, including treatment room work, health promotion, sexual health services, immunisation programmes and management of long term conditions within a defined role.
- They will be responsible for raising awareness of health and social wellbeing, enabling people to improve their own health and work collaboratively to tackle the health of the practice population.
- Part of a multidisciplinary team of Nurses, GPs and associated health professionals and admin staff.
- To provide an environment for the patient which is welcoming, non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings and rights.
- To work within the culture of NHS Englands 6Cs of Care, Compassion, Competence , Communication, Courage and Commitment.
Role responsibilities
- Undertake appropriate treatment room duties, management of long term conditions, screening programmes, immunisation programmes and sexual health services within their level of competency and with adequate and recognised training.
- Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with a patients healthcare.
- Perform home visits where appropriate.
- Responsibility for reviewing and acting on own sample results or those referred onto you from another nurse or associated healthcare professional, or referring to a more senior clinician when appropriate.
- Providing nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently, meeting agreed protocols.
- Support and promote the development of team working to ensure a high standard of nursing care within the treatment area.
- Adhere and work to defined polices and protocols, including health and safety, equality and diversity, and confidentiality within the practice
- Assist in the ordering and maintaining of stock as delegated by the senior nurse.
- Actively be involved in the recall of patients with long term conditions for a minimum annual review, immunisation , smear and QoF targets within the limitation of own skills.
- Support the lead nurse in the education, training and ongoing development of new nurses and healthcare assistants that form the nursing team.
- Be aware of national standards of infection control and good practice guidelines and active observation of current working practices across the practice ensuring that procedures are followed.
- Actively identifying, reporting and correction of health and safety hazards.
- Responsible for the safe use of all diagnostic and treatment equipment, and alert other team members to issues of quality or risk.
- Attend practice meetings whenever possible and those that are mandatory.
- Maintain competency and develop new skills as decided by service requirements.
- Communicate, refer and liaise effectively with other agencies and staff regarding patients well being, with appropriate regard to confidentiality.
- Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Professional Development
- The post holder will be accountable for their own professional actions in an unsupervised manner but supported by the Senior nurse and GPs and working in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct.
- Take responsibility for their own development and continued education by attendance of courses or study days as deemed useful or necessary within the role by the Business manager, Senior nurse or GPs.
- Professional development to be maintained to support revalidation with the NMC with a record of that development.
- Communicate effectively with other team members, patients and their carers.
- Participate in an annual individual performance review and be prepared to show evidence of their own personal and / or professional development.
This job description is comprehensive but not exhaustive and includes any duties that are commensurate with the post.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a nurse in general practice or primary care including treatment room duties, patient assessment, and management of long-term conditions.
- Experience delivering immunisation programmes safely administering vaccines according to protocols.
- Experience in sexual health services providing care, advice, and treatment within competency.
- Experience in performing clinical procedures such as wound care, injections, and monitoring patient health.
- Experience with patient documentation and record keeping accurately maintaining healthcare records and following confidentiality procedures.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team collaborating effectively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff.
- Experience in patient education and health promotion supporting patients to improve their own health and wellbeing.
- Experience in adhering to health and safety, infection control, and equality & diversity standards ensuring safe and ethical care.
Desirable
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff or healthcare assistants helping develop skills within the team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration fully licensed to practice in the UK.
- GCSE grade AC (or equivalent) in English and Maths demonstrates literacy and numeracy skills necessary for clinical documentation, calculations, and communication.
- Qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent clinical qualification) provides foundational knowledge and skills in patient care.
- Relevant clinical training or experience in primary care nursing including treatment room procedures, immunisations, and long-term condition management.
Desirable
- Leadership or mentoring qualifications supporting training and development of junior staff.
- Professional development courses relevant to primary care nursing or patient care excellence.
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills able to explain complex health information clearly to patients and carers.
- Strong organisational and time management skills able to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload effectively.
- Commitment to professional development proactive in learning and keeping up to date with clinical best practice.
- Patient-focused and compassionate approach delivering care that respects patients dignity and individual needs.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team showing initiative while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
- Professional integrity and accountability adheres to NMC Code of Conduct and practice policies.
Desirable
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience working as a nurse in general practice or primary care including treatment room duties, patient assessment, and management of long-term conditions.
- Experience delivering immunisation programmes safely administering vaccines according to protocols.
- Experience in sexual health services providing care, advice, and treatment within competency.
- Experience in performing clinical procedures such as wound care, injections, and monitoring patient health.
- Experience with patient documentation and record keeping accurately maintaining healthcare records and following confidentiality procedures.
- Experience working within a multidisciplinary team collaborating effectively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff.
- Experience in patient education and health promotion supporting patients to improve their own health and wellbeing.
- Experience in adhering to health and safety, infection control, and equality & diversity standards ensuring safe and ethical care.
Desirable
- Experience mentoring or supporting junior staff or healthcare assistants helping develop skills within the team.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) registration fully licensed to practice in the UK.
- GCSE grade AC (or equivalent) in English and Maths demonstrates literacy and numeracy skills necessary for clinical documentation, calculations, and communication.
- Qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent clinical qualification) provides foundational knowledge and skills in patient care.
- Relevant clinical training or experience in primary care nursing including treatment room procedures, immunisations, and long-term condition management.
Desirable
- Leadership or mentoring qualifications supporting training and development of junior staff.
- Professional development courses relevant to primary care nursing or patient care excellence.
Personal Skills and Attributes
Essential
- Excellent communication skills able to explain complex health information clearly to patients and carers.
- Strong organisational and time management skills able to prioritise tasks and manage a busy workload effectively.
- Commitment to professional development proactive in learning and keeping up to date with clinical best practice.
- Patient-focused and compassionate approach delivering care that respects patients dignity and individual needs.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team showing initiative while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
- Professional integrity and accountability adheres to NMC Code of Conduct and practice policies.
Desirable
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).
Additional information
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).
