Ireland Wood & Horsforth Medical Practice
Practice Nurse
Ireland Wood & Horsforth Medical Practice, Leeds Center, Wisconsin, United States
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Practice Nurse 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.
Main duties of the job 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.
About us 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.
Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification Qualifications
Nursing Degree or Diploma
RGN
NMC
Cervical Cytology Sample Taker
Chronic Disease Management, e.g. Diabetes, Asthma, COPD
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.
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Practice Nurse 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.
Main duties of the job 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.
About us 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.
Job responsibilities
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
Person Specification Qualifications
Nursing Degree or Diploma
RGN
NMC
Cervical Cytology Sample Taker
Chronic Disease Management, e.g. Diabetes, Asthma, COPD
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.
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