Job SummarySlaithwaite Health Centre are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced Practice Nurse to join the teamAs a member of our Nursing Team, the post holder will be responsible for the delivery of a defined range of patient care, including basic treatment room care, chronic disease management, and cervical smear taking.The successful applicant must be a qualified registered nurse. Your personal and professional development will be fully supported by the management team.Main duties of the jobMain duties of the jobThe ideal candidate will have experience in the core competencies of Practice Nursing including:Wound Care Immunisations (including children) Holiday Vaccinations Cytology Injections Family Planning Chronic Disease ManagementAbout UsSlaithwaite Health Centre has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our team. You will be working within a caring and dedicated team of GPs, Nurses and Reception team who care very deeply about the patients they look after. We are looking for a Practice Nurse who can work 8-6 Thursday and FridayDetailsDate posted01 July 2025Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference numberA1722-25-0002Job locationsNew StreetSlaithwaiteHuddersfieldHD7 5ABJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Following Are The Core Responsibilities Of The Practice Nurse. There May Be, On Occasion, a Requirement To Carry Out Other Tasks. This Will Be Dependent Upon Factors Such As Workload And Staffing Levels:To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practiceTo assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practiceTo develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmesTo implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeingTo identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients healthAs required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSFTo co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine servicesTo request pathology services and process pathology results as requiredTo oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as requiredTo maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislationTo ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing teamTo ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registersTo develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinicsTo develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinicsTo ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policyTo assist GPs with minor surgery when requiredTo prioritise health issues and intervene appropriatelyTo support the team in dealing with clinical emergenciesTo implement vaccination programmes for adults and childrenWound ManagementCervical ScreeningFamily PlanningJob DescriptionJob responsibilitiesThe Following Are The Core Responsibilities Of The Practice Nurse. There May Be, On Occasion, a Requirement To Carry Out Other Tasks. This Will Be Dependent Upon Factors Such As Workload And Staffing Levels:To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practiceTo assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practiceTo develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmesTo implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeingTo identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients healthAs required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSFTo co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine servicesTo request pathology services and process pathology results as requiredTo oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as requiredTo maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislationTo ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing teamTo ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registersTo develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinicsTo develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinicsTo ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policyTo assist GPs with minor surgery when requiredTo prioritise health issues and intervene appropriatelyTo support the team in dealing with clinical emergenciesTo implement vaccination programmes for adults and childrenWound ManagementCervical ScreeningFamily PlanningPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssentialRegistered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)DesirablePost graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Nurse prescriber Family planning qualificationExperienceEssentialExperience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measuresDesirableExperience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarkingPerson SpecificationEssentialExperience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measuresDesirableExperience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarkingDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Additional informationDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).Employer detailsEmployer nameSlaithwaite Health CentreAddressNew StreetSlaithwaiteHuddersfieldHD7 5ABEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)Employer detailsEmployer nameSlaithwaite Health CentreAddressNew StreetSlaithwaiteHuddersfieldHD7 5ABEmployer's website(Opens in a new tab)LNKD1_UKTJ #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title
Practice Nurse