Job summary We are looking for a dedicated, proactive, and compassionate Newly Qualified Nurse who would like to start a career in Practice Nursing and become part of a supportive and innovate progressive practice. The Practice Nurse will work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct with support from the Senior Practice Nursing Team and GPs to deliver practice nursing services both independently and in participation with the Clinical Team The nurse will work to deliver high quality patient care by assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice to patients. The nurse will work under local and practice policies to ensure patients health needs are met and providing support to healthcare assistants and student nurses as required. Main duties of the job All clinical tasks and duties will be performed after completion of accredited courses and deemed competent. Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well- being of patients attending the practice. Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. To be competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation and attend regular update sessions. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote them to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children. Understand the medico-legal principles of informed consent. Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations and advise on Malaria tablets for patients travelling abroad and ensure safe storage, vaccine stability, rotation and disposal of vaccines. Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments. Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and Practice policies/guidance. Work with other health care professionals to monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions. Support the Nurse Manager with the development and implementation of new initiatives, national guidance, policies, protocols and procedures. About us Leeds City Medical Practice is a forward thinking, friendly training practice supporting education and development for all the staff with a performance pay scale in line with Agenda for Change. It is a 10-partner practice committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a positive and supportive environment. The Nursing Team is an established experienced and skilful group of Nurses and HCAs who provide high quality care to the 19,500 patients. We will provide a Preceptorship programme including in-house and external training including Child and Adult Vaccination Programme, Cervical Cytology, wound care, and health promotion. Following the Preceptorship Programme, the practice will support accredited training for Long Term Conditions with continuing Practice Support. Date posted 19 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £29,602.04 to £32,968.64 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number A0885-25-0000 Job locations 123 Cemetery Road Beeston Leeds LS11 8LH Parkside Community Health Centre 311 Dewsbury Road Leeds LS11 5LQ Job description Job responsibilities Clinical All clinical tasks and duties will be performed after completion of accredited courses and deemed competent. Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well- being of patients attending the practice Support and manage health needs of women presenting for contraception and cervical cytology consultations Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. To be competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation and attend regular update sessions Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote them to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care To maintain competency in the insertion and removal of the Contraceptive Implant following National Guidance Advise on breast self-awareness and provide supporting literature where required Give basic knowledge on peri & post-menopausal symptoms and make appropriate referral Advise on the increased peri and post-menopausal risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children. Understand the medico-legal principles of informed consent Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations and advise on Malaria tablets for patients travelling abroad and ensure safe storage, vaccine stability, rotation and disposal of vaccines Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions. Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care Undertake Doppler readings. Assess & measure legs for compression hosiery Undertake opportunistic screening Offer smoking cessation advice individually in opportunistic consultations Supports infection control measures within the Practice, and educate colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures To be able to give basic advice and appropriate referral on issues covering, testicular cancer, family planning and sexual health for men Following CASH course to assess, evaluate and provide a full contraceptive service for the individual patient needs Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition (s) Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Respiratory Conditions Work with other health care professionals to monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and Practice policies/guidance Support the Nurse Manager with the development and implementation of new initiatives, national guidance, policies, protocols and procedures To undertake Home Visits as required by the Practice Communication Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Ensure all patients and relatives are treated with respect and dignity at all times Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues Comply with practice requirements for recording information into patients records. Communicate effectively with other members of the MDT Delivering a Quality Service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Prioritise, organise and manage own and workload in a manner than maintains and promotes quality Deliver care as an individual and team according to local and national guidelines and evidence-based care Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of work of self, implementing improvements where required Support and participate in shared learning across the Practice and wider organisation Report and discuss Significant events with the Clinical Team Attend Clinical and Nurse Meetings to discuss and review practice systems/policies and new initiatives Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate Teamwork Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working Recognise & understand the roles of individuals working within the team & how these interfaces with your own Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care deliver Participate in and support local projects as agreed with the Practice Management Team Managing Information Review and process data using accurate read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval and monitoring and audit process. Ensure clinical information is documented using practice templates. Awareness of data entry a checking of appropriate codes to achieve targets Follow Information Governance Guidance Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Equality The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights Learning & Development The Nurse will assess learning needs with their Line Manager The Nurse must complete all mandatory training within agreed time scale. To be part of clinical supervision on a regular basis. To attend training and development courses according to practice requirements and availability of mentorship support and funding available. To participate in training at in-house TARGET sessions to the nurse team. To keep up to date with local and national developments. To participate in the development of practice policies and guidelines. Health & Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified General This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual performance review process The nurse must be a car owner with a current UK driving license. (unless agreed by the Senior Partners) Insurance must cover business use and documents (driving license, MOT, Insurance and Tax) must be available on request from line manager. The nurse will be expected to wear a uniform provided whilst in clinics or home visits and comply with practice uniform policy at all times. An identity badge which must be worn at all times Job description Job responsibilities Clinical All clinical tasks and duties will be performed after completion of accredited courses and deemed competent. Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well- being of patients attending the practice Support and manage health needs of women presenting for contraception and cervical cytology consultations Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. To be competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation and attend regular update sessions Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote them to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care To maintain competency in the insertion and removal of the Contraceptive Implant following National Guidance Advise on breast self-awareness and provide supporting literature where required Give basic knowledge on peri & post-menopausal symptoms and make appropriate referral Advise on the increased peri and post-menopausal risk of osteoporosis and heart disease. Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children. Understand the medico-legal principles of informed consent Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations and advise on Malaria tablets for patients travelling abroad and ensure safe storage, vaccine stability, rotation and disposal of vaccines Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions. Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care Undertake Doppler readings. Assess & measure legs for compression hosiery Undertake opportunistic screening Offer smoking cessation advice individually in opportunistic consultations Supports infection control measures within the Practice, and educate colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures To be able to give basic advice and appropriate referral on issues covering, testicular cancer, family planning and sexual health for men Following CASH course to assess, evaluate and provide a full contraceptive service for the individual patient needs Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition (s) Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Respiratory Conditions Work with other health care professionals to monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and national and Practice policies/guidance Support the Nurse Manager with the development and implementation of new initiatives, national guidance, policies, protocols and procedures To undertake Home Visits as required by the Practice Communication Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Ensure all patients and relatives are treated with respect and dignity at all times Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication Act as an advocate when representing patients and colleagues Comply with practice requirements for recording information into patients records. Communicate effectively with other members of the MDT Delivering a Quality Service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Prioritise, organise and manage own and workload in a manner than maintains and promotes quality Deliver care as an individual and team according to local and national guidelines and evidence-based care Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating the quality of work of self, implementing improvements where required Support and participate in shared learning across the Practice and wider organisation Report and discuss Significant events with the Clinical Team Attend Clinical and Nurse Meetings to discuss and review practice systems/policies and new initiatives Understand and apply legal policy that supports the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults, being aware of statutory child/vulnerable adult health procedure and local guidance Work within policies regarding family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behaviour, and refer as appropriate Teamwork Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring the mechanisms to develop new ways of working Recognise & understand the roles of individuals working within the team & how these interfaces with your own Work effectively with others to clearly define values, direction and policies impacting upon care deliver Participate in and support local projects as agreed with the Practice Management Team Managing Information Review and process data using accurate read codes in order to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval and monitoring and audit process. Ensure clinical information is documented using practice templates. Awareness of data entry a checking of appropriate codes to achieve targets Follow Information Governance Guidance Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data Equality The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights Learning & Development The Nurse will assess learning needs with their Line Manager The Nurse must complete all mandatory training within agreed time scale. To be part of clinical supervision on a regular basis. To attend training and development courses according to practice requirements and availability of mentorship support and funding available. To participate in training at in-house TARGET sessions to the nurse team. To keep up to date with local and national developments. To participate in the development of practice policies and guidelines. Health & Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified General This job description is not a definitive or exhaustive list of responsibilities but identifies the key responsibilities and tasks of the post holder. The specific objectives of the post holder will be subject to review as part of the individual performance review process The nurse must be a car owner with a current UK driving license. (unless agreed by the Senior Partners) Insurance must cover business use and documents (driving license, MOT, Insurance and Tax) must be available on request from line manager. The nurse will be expected to wear a uniform provided whilst in clinics or home visits and comply with practice uniform policy at all times. An identity badge which must be worn at all times Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing BSc (completed in the last year) Person Specification Qualifications Essential Nursing BSc (completed in the last year) 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 Leeds City Medical Practice Address 123 Cemetery Road Beeston Leeds LS11 8LH Employer's website https://leeds-city-medical.gpsurgery.net/ (Opens in a new tab)