Job summary The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services within the practice. They will work with support from senior practice nurses and the clinical nurse manager to deliver high quality care. They will work within all aspects of practice nursing after completion of training and competencies. Supporting patients to be healthy and participating in the monitoring of patients with long term conditions and health screening. The post holder will work under local and practice policies to ensure patients health needs are met and providing support to junior nurses, healthcare assistants, phlebotomists and student nurses as required. Main duties of the job 1. Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well- being of patients attending the practice 2.Participate and undertake opportunistic and routine cardiovascular risk assessments, providing health advice and making appropriate referrals into exercise, alcohol, smoking, weight management and mental health services where applicable. 3.Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments. 4.Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self care. 5.Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical screening and sexual health consultations (cervical screening after completion of course) 6. Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs. Participate in annual mental health reviews 7.Undertake ECGs as per practice policies from the Nurse or GP and venepuncture 8.Administer medications or injections as per prescription, patient group directions or patient specific directions. 9.Assess, plan, implement and evaluate treatment for patients presenting with acute and chronic wounds. Including removal of clips and sutures. 10.Undertake the collection, storage and despatch of pathological specimens to a high standard (blood samples, urines, stool, sputum, swabs, smears etc) ensuring universal precautions are followed and manage the results of these samples, referring to GP as necessary. About us We are a PMS practice looking for a committed and enthusiastic person to join our friendly, innovative, well organised team. List size approximately 11500 Large leased modern purpose built premises and two branch sites Part dispensing Full nursing team Enhanced services including extended hours Research High QOF achievers TPP SystmOne Teaching and training practice Date posted 16 October 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number A3773-24-0003 Job locations Gibson Lane Practice 276 Gibson Lane Kippax Leeds LS25 7JN Doctors Surgery Hazelwood Avenue Garforth Leeds LS252AW Monk Fryston Surgery 37 Main Street LEEDS LS255DU Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services within the practice. They will work with support from senior practice nurses and the clinical nurse manager to deliver high quality care. They will work within all aspects of practice nursing after completion of training and competencies. Supporting patients to be healthy and participating in the monitoring of patients with long term conditions and health screening. The post holder will work under local and practice policies to ensure patients health needs are met and providing support to junior nurses, healthcare assistants, phlebotomists and student nurses as required. Please see attached Job Description Job description Job responsibilities JOB PURPOSE The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services within the practice. They will work with support from senior practice nurses and the clinical nurse manager to deliver high quality care. They will work within all aspects of practice nursing after completion of training and competencies. Supporting patients to be healthy and participating in the monitoring of patients with long term conditions and health screening. The post holder will work under local and practice policies to ensure patients health needs are met and providing support to junior nurses, healthcare assistants, phlebotomists and student nurses as required. Please see attached Job Description Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE A-C Nurse degree Qualified in phlebotomy Desirable Previous experience of primary care Experience in wound management Long-term condition qualification Experience Essential Experience of working within a nursing team Wound management experience Phlebotomy qualification Be able to work independently on your own imitative Desirable Worked as a practice nurse in a primary care setting Excellent IT skills Person Specification Qualifications Essential 5 GCSE A-C Nurse degree Qualified in phlebotomy Desirable Previous experience of primary care Experience in wound management Long-term condition qualification Experience Essential Experience of working within a nursing team Wound management experience Phlebotomy qualification Be able to work independently on your own imitative Desirable Worked as a practice nurse in a primary care setting Excellent IT skills 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 Gibson Lane Practice Address Gibson Lane Practice 276 Gibson Lane Kippax Leeds LS25 7JN Employer's website https://www.gibsonlanepractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)