Job Summary
Slaithwaite Health Centre are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated, experienced Practice Nurse to join the team
As 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 job
Main duties of the job
The 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 Management
About Us
Slaithwaite 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 Friday
Details
Date posted
01 July 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A1722-25-0002
Job locations
New Street
Slaithwaite
Huddersfield
HD7 5AB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The 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 practice
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
Wound Management
Cervical Screening
Family Planning
Job Description
Job responsibilities
The 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 practice
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
Wound Management
Cervical Screening
Family Planning
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
* Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) Nurse prescriber Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
* Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
Person Specification
Essential
* Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
* Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
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
Slaithwaite Health Centre
Address
New Street
Slaithwaite
Huddersfield
HD7 5AB
Employer's website
https://slaithwaitehealthcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Slaithwaite Health Centre
Address
New Street
Slaithwaite
Huddersfield
HD7 5AB
Employer's website
https://slaithwaitehealthcentre.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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