Overview
Practice Nurse – Newly Qualified / New to Primary Care. Temporary contract for 14 months at Henry Moore Clinic, Castleford, West Yorkshire. 35 hours per week (7 hours per day, Monday – Friday). Salary: £16.15 per hour. Start date: 3 November. Applicants must be able to start before this date.
About the Role
You will be employed as a Practice Nurse on a temporary contract for 14 months in a busy GP practice with a list size of over 11,000 patients. The role includes a 12 month training programme with West Yorkshire Primary Care Workforce & Training Hub on General Practice Nurse - VTS. During the first 6 months you will complete short courses to gain practical skills; in the second 6 months you will complete a long-term condition module. There will be monthly peer group learning sessions throughout the 12 months.
Responsibilities
* Deliver nursing services as part of the primary healthcare team to meet the holistic healthcare needs of the practice population.
* Work within the NMC Code of Conduct and agreed practice standards and protocols; undergo mentorship and be accountable for own professional actions.
* Undertake procedures after relevant training, including phlebotomy, blood glucose testing, BP checks, urinalysis, peak flow, new patient health checks, pregnancy testing, stitch/clip removal.
* Observe and document signs and symptoms of child and adult abuse; check resuscitation equipment regularly.
* Work within infection control, chaperoning, and PGD policies; promote health and well-being for individuals, families and groups; make referrals to statutory and voluntary agencies as appropriate.
* Promote leadership within the team; contribute to care delivery monitoring and evaluation; participate in clinical supervision and practice meetings.
* Maintain up-to-date health promotion materials; monitor resources (dressings, vaccines, stationery); ensure accurate data entry and use of Read Codes in the clinical system.
* Travel between sites as required; comply with Data Protection Act and Health and Safety policies; uphold equality and confidentiality in all duties.
Qualifications & Experience
Essential
* Newly qualified nurse OR new to primary care nurse
* Must have NMC PIN no later than 1 October 2025
Desirable
* Own transport/access to a vehicle
* SystmOne experience
Requirements
* Current UK professional registration
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check required
Details
* Employer: Henry Moore Clinic
* Locations: 26 Smawthorne Lane, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4EN; 175 Fryston Road, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3LP
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 14 months
* Working pattern: Part-time (35 hours)
Additional Information
Job posting date: 02 September 2025
UK Registration: Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For more information, see NHS Careers.
Employer website: https://www.henrymooreclinic.co.uk/
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