Practice Nurse

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The closing date is 05 February 2026

Are you a self‑motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable individual? Ireland Wood and Horsforth Medical Practice are seeking a full‑time Practice Nurse. Previous GP practice experience is desirable.

We are a multidisciplinary practice that includes GP's, nurses, healthcare assistants, clinical pharmacists and physiotherapists.

The post holder is responsible for working as a member of the Nursing Team in all aspects of their clinical and administrative activities, both in the surgeries and patients' homes. Together with the administrative team, they will ensure that the interactions between patients and other visitors to the practice and practice team are to the standards agreed. The post holder will be required to work across both sites.

To be fully proficient in chronic disease management, vaccinations and immunisations, cervical screening, contraceptive reviews, wound care including compression, as well as other general treatment room duties.

Ireland Wood & Horsforth Medical Practice is a thriving and well‑respected GP practice in Leeds, serving the second largest patient population in the city of approximately 28,000 patients across two sites.

We strive to offer a friendly and supporting working environment in which our team are strongly encouraged to realise their full potential. We pride ourselves on being patient‑centred with excellent access and highly value continuity of care. We work out of modern purpose‑built premises within LS16 and LS18 areas of Leeds, as part of the Woodsley and Holt Park Primary Care Network.

• Assess the nursing needs of patients and provide a quality nursing service based on research evidence and practice within NMC guidelines
• Provide appropriate care/treatment in conjunction with the GP, Nurse Practitioner, or independently, as appropriate, and according to practice policy, guidelines, and protocol
• Provide care to those patients with chronic diseases including diabetes, asthma, and COPD, in addition to undertaking screening activities such as cervical cytology
• Refer patients to other medical and nursing colleagues where appropriate
• Manage computerised patient notes in the process of assessment of need and delivery of care. Evaluate the outcome of that care and make changes to the care plan for individual patients
• Assist patients in their usage of practice equipment and the collection of specimens
• Assist with a training and induction plan in liaison with Senior Nurse for the Healthcare Assistant (HCA) and on‑going guidance and direction in the day‑to‑day duties of the HCA
• Monitor, contribute, and implement evidence‑based guidelines within clinical practice with the emphasis on a nursing and holistic approach
• Implement, monitor and evaluate all NICE guidance within the practice
• Nursing duties involved are shown in the appendix. This is not an exhaustive list and will be adapted to reflect the needs of patients together with national and local policies e.g. Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF)
• Act as chaperone support if required by doctors/nurses
• Receive and transmit information on the telephone to the agreed practice standard, with particular reference to confidentiality
• Adhere to the requirements of the Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF)
• Undertake other clinical activities identified by the GPs and Senior Nurse in accordance with written protocols
• Undertake any training identified as appropriate to the grade
• Identify personal training needs and discuss them with the HR & Operations Manager
• Contribute to the development of practice protocols, monitor and evaluate the implementation of practice protocols
• Have the opportunity to be the lead person in mutually identified clinical areas/topics
• Conduct audits of nursing care where appropriate and evaluate the outcomes of nursing activity
• Maintain a personal portfolio
• Organise their own work schedule within the constraints agreed by the GPs and Practice Manager
• Keep up to date on nursing developments and changes
• Be receptive and open to the implementation of new ideas and the change process

• Nursing Degree or Diploma
• RGN
• NMC
• Cervical Cytology Sample Taker
• Chronic Disease Management, e.g. Diabetes, Asthma, COPD

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.

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