Job summary
King Cross Surgery is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Practice Nurse, to join our current Healthcare team.

We can offer a dynamic and innovative working environment.

We are flexible with the contracted hours but would be looking for a minimum of 12 hours.

Main duties of the job
The ideal candidate will have experience of working in Primary Care and a special interest in Diabetic Management. They will have qualifications in chronic disease management, cytology and immunisations.

The role of the Practice Nurse in General Practice is to support the Practice Team in providing safe and effective care for patients.

They work alongside the Nursing Team, GPs, Advanced Practitioners and Pharmacists to provide a wide range of care, from taking patient observations, to delivering vaccinations and providing health promotion advice.

They are also involved in the assessment, screening and management of long-term conditions, caring for patients with acute and chronic illnesses and providing health education. Practice Nurses provide person-centred care, taking into account the individual needs and preferences of each patient. They also work to promote health and wellbeing, enabling patients to make informed decisions about their own health and wellbeing.

About us
We are a social, exciting and busy Practice with a proud reputation for delivering high quality primary care. We are fully computerised SystmOne Practice, holding a GMS contract consisting of high achieving QOF and currently hold an Intermediate Care contract for GP Support. You will Practice in a purpose built premises, continuing and developing our excellent relationships with local colleagues in our Primary Care Network, Calderdale ICB and external care teams. We are open to exploring new ways of working & innovative management, excited to develop as individuals and as a Practice through Protected Learning and in-house mentoring.

Mixed urban/semi rural location in West Yorkshire

Close to local transport links to Leeds & Bradford

Excellent local schools

Great local sport and social groups

Details
Date posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A2383-26-0000
Job locations: 199 King Cross Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3LW, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse works alongside a team within General Practice and within the Central Halifax Primary Care Network (PCN).

Key Responsibilities
The Practice Nurse is to have the following key responsibilities and attributes, in delivering health services:

• Delivery of high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical and care tasks, with a focus on promoting good health and independence.
• To provide high-quality holistic and person-centred care to individuals
• To provide routine care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE Guidelines etc
• Work as part of larger nursing team to support colleagues
• Improve safety and quality of care at every opportunity
• Work with Clinical Lead to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership, and reflective practice skills within the workplace
• Provide support and supervision to other colleagues within the nursing team; Healthcare Assistants, Phlebotomists, Students etc, and those on learning assignments/placements as required.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient health records ensuring that clinical data is appropriately recorded with SNOMED codes
• To conduct Long Term Condition Reviews- focusing on Diabetes, with additional COPD & Asthma as required
• To provide wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
• Perform and record clinical observations such as blood pressure, temperature, and pulse etc.
• Provide vaccinations including- Flu, COVID & child immunisations and other relevant clinical tasks as required by the Practice and PCN in line with the competencies of the role
• Provide other services such as venipuncture, Cervical Screening, NHS Health Checks
• Undertake additional training where required to provide other relevant clinical tasks as required by the Practice and PCN, in line with the competencies of the role.
• Enhance own performance through continuous professional development, imparting own knowledge and behaviours to meet the needs of the service
• Care for individuals with Dementia, Mental Health conditions, and Learning Disabilities
• Advise patients on general healthcare and promote self-management where appropriate, including signposting patients to personalised care colleagues and local community and voluntary sector services
• Communicate proactively and effectively with all colleagues across the Practice and PCN, attending and contributing to meetings as required
• Work with your line manager to access regular clinical supervision
• Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area
• To assist the nursing team with stock ordering and maintaining rotation of stock to minimise waste

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:

• Be an accountable professional
• Support delivery of QOF, incentive schemes, quality improvement projects, audits and other quality or cost effectiveness initiatives enhancing service delivery and patient care
• Assist with COVID-19 tasks as required
• Undertake any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role, ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner.
• Duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility.
• To have a good understanding of practice protocols and policies
• Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
• To act as a chaperone

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Qualified and registered RGN.
• Membership or willingness to join the RCN.
• Ability to empathise with patients.
• Self motivated.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Calm.
• Happy to communicate at all levels.
• Flexible approach to work content /hours.
• Discreet and diplomatic.
• A good team player.
• Happy to work on own.
• Enjoys attention to detail.
• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Desirable

• Experience of working as a Nurse in a Primary Care Setting.
• Knowledge of the Quality and Outcomes Framework.
• Experience of using systmone clinical system.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Car driver with own car.
• Confident.

Knowledge and skills
Essential

• Understanding of the scope of the role of the Practice Nurse in context of the nursing and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
• Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code.
• Knowledge of when to seek advice and escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
• Understand requirements for NMC professional Revalidation
• Understanding of the importance of following procedures and treatment plans
• Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
• Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload
• Ability to deal with non- routine and unpredictable nature of workload and individual patient contact
• Ability to communicate effectively (written, verbal and non verbal communication) with patients/relatives and carers and all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop effective and appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
• Ability to support, supervise and assess other learners and health care support workers as required within the clinical setting.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in teams under appropriate supervision as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Insight into how to evaluate own strengths and development needs, seeking advice where appropriate
• Experience of providing and receiving complex, sensitive 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).

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer details
Employer name: King Cross Surgery
Address: 199 King Cross Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3LW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://kingcrosssurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Practice Manager, Emily Smith, emily.smith21@nhs.net, 01422230730

Details
Date posted: 26 August 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A2383-26-0000
Job locations: 199 King Cross Road, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 3LW, United Kingdom

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