Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. We are a well organised practice in Rastrick, Brighouse, who strive to consistently provide high quality care to all our patients. Our growing list size currently stands at over 5000 patients. We offer excellent appointment access without telephone triage and our patient feedback is consistently positive.
The practice is a member of Calderdale ICB, Pennine GP Alliance, and the Lower Valley Primary Care Network.
The hours are 24 hrs p/w - Days / times to be agreed with the successful applicant.
Main duties of the job
The successful applicant will be expected to provide a high standard of care in the following areas (but not limited to):
* Chronic disease management (Asthma, COPD, Diabetes)
* Child Imms
* Travel vaccinations
* Smears
* Contraception
* BP checks
* ECG's
* Phlebotomy
* Summarising
* QOF
About us
The practice team consists of 1 GP principal, 3 salaried GPs, 1 HCA and an efficient reception / administration team. The Practice is led by 2 part-time Practice Managers.
Longroyde Surgery is a SystmOne Practice and also uses PATCHs to communicate with patients. We are a small, supportive team who all share the same vision regarding patient care and this is often reflected in patient feedback.
Date posted
14 April 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A4466-25-0001
Job locations
Longroyde Surgery
38 Castle Avenue
Brighouse
West Yorkshire
HD6 3HT
Job responsibilities
Please find attached the Practice Nurse job description where you will find all the relevant information you need.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Effective time management (planning and organising)
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
* Experience of infection prevention and control measures
* Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
* Venepuncture
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
* Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
Desirable
* Experience of working in a primary care environment
* Experience of chronic disease management
* Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
* Knowledge of SystmOne
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.
Employer details
Employer name: Longroyde Surgery
Address: Longroyde Surgery, 38 Castle Avenue, Brighouse, West Yorkshire, HD6 3HT
Employer's website: https://www.longroydesurgery.nhs.uk
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