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Junction Surgery

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 31 August 2025

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a practice nurse within our closely knit, friendly and hard-working team just outside the centre of Huddersfield. The holder of this post will be responsible for a mixture of clinical and non-clinical duties as required. They will support and build upon the services provided to the patients of The Junction Surgery. Individuals should be willing to undertake additional training to enhance their skills as appropriate. Individuals will have all Agenda for change Grade 5 requirements plus: The ability to manage their own workload, an awareness of effects of diseases on extended family and can show some consideration of this when planning appointments and care. They should also have an awareness of social and mental health issues.

Main duties of the job

You will be familiar with all the day to day activities of a general practice nurse and be willing to go the extra mile when required. Home visits are often required, particularly during flu and Covid vaccination periods. You should be willing to share your experience and knowledge and be prepared to mentor students

About us

We are a small team with a wealth of experience. We have 2 GP partners, a salaried GP, a full-time Nursing Associate and regular locum advanced Clinical Practitioners. We encourage lots of further development and provide placements for medical students, G P Registrars, and nursing students. Being a G P Training practice allows us to diversify our workforce to ensure a full range of healthcare professionals.

Details

Date posted

11 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3276-JUNCTION2

Job locations

The Junction Surgery

Birkhouse Lane

Moldgreen

Huddersfield

HD5 8BE


Birkhouse Lane

Moldgreen

Huddersfield

HD5 8BE


Cathedral House

St Thomas Road

Huddersfield

West Yorkshire

HD1 3LL


Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide all relevant duties pertinent to a general practice nurse within a busy general practice setting. May also include Flu / Covid 19 vaccinator sessions at the vaccination site.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide all relevant duties pertinent to a general practice nurse within a busy general practice setting. May also include Flu / Covid 19 vaccinator sessions at the vaccination site.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Candidate's will have the necessary skills as per the Agenda for Change Grade 5 or above and at least one certificate to diploma level in the following:
  • Cervical cytology
  • Family planning
  • CHD
  • Diabetes.
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Wound care management.
  • Ear care management.
  • Tissue viability.
  • Mens health.
  • Elderly care.
  • Mental health.
  • Leg ulcer management

Experience

Essential

  • Candidates will have at least 1 years experience in a general practice setting, working within a nursing team and with vulnerable patients. Will be compliant in all mandatory learning modules (training will also be given)

Desirable

  • Awareness of Primary Care Networks, experience in audit.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Candidate's will have the necessary skills as per the Agenda for Change Grade 5 or above and at least one certificate to diploma level in the following:
  • Cervical cytology
  • Family planning
  • CHD
  • Diabetes.
  • Asthma
  • COPD
  • Wound care management.
  • Ear care management.
  • Tissue viability.
  • Mens health.
  • Elderly care.
  • Mental health.
  • Leg ulcer management

Experience

Essential

  • Candidates will have at least 1 years experience in a general practice setting, working within a nursing team and with vulnerable patients. Will be compliant in all mandatory learning modules (training will also be given)

Desirable

  • Awareness of Primary Care Networks, experience in audit.

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Junction Surgery

Address

The Junction Surgery

Birkhouse Lane

Moldgreen

Huddersfield

HD5 8BE


Employer's website

https://www.junctionsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Junction Surgery

Address

The Junction Surgery

Birkhouse Lane

Moldgreen

Huddersfield

HD5 8BE


Employer's website

https://www.junctionsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice manager

Julie Sunderland

julie.sunderland1@nhs.net

01484411827

Details

Date posted

11 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A3276-JUNCTION2

Job locations

The Junction Surgery

Birkhouse Lane

Moldgreen

Huddersfield

HD5 8BE


Birkhouse Lane

Moldgreen

Huddersfield

HD5 8BE


Cathedral House

St Thomas Road

Huddersfield

West Yorkshire

HD1 3LL


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