About this role
Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our team. In this role, you will provide highquality nursing care to our patients, contribute to ongoing health promotion, supporting our clinicians and working collaboratively with our administrative staff.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive practice environment while helping to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high quality nursing care to our patients, including undertaking clinical assessments, managing long term conditions, administering vaccinations, and performing procedures such as ECGs and venepuncture.
They will provide health promotion and patient education, support preventative care initiatives, and contribute to the development and monitoring of individual care plans.
The successful applicant will also be expected to maintain accurate clinical records, adhere to infection control and safety standards, and work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective and patient centred care.
About us
The Clinic surgery is a modern medicine Practice with a traditional GP ethos committed to delivering high quality patient care. We are a team of clinicians and administrators who collaborate to provide exceptional healthcare. We support a work/life balance and sustainable workloads. We have our own dispensary on site and provide an efficient and friendly service to our patients. The Clinic Surgery is a forward thinking Practice working from a newly purpose built premises which provides a superb spacious working environment. We are based in Ruthin, which is a picturesque market town nestled within an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Job description Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate the following skills and experience
Competence in administering vaccinations, including routine adult and seasonal immunisations.
Experience delivering childhood immunisations in line with national vaccination schedules.
Proficiency in cervical screening, including managing non responder recalls and ensuring timely follow up.
Experience in the management of long term conditions as part of ongoing patient care.
Ability to undertake hypertension reviews and support patients through monitoring and lifestyle guidance.
Experience providing anticoagulation services, including the monitoring and management of patients on Warfarin and DOACs.
Training may be provided as required.
Strong clinical judgement and the ability to work autonomously within scope of practice.
Excellent communication skills with a compassionate, patient centred approach.
Good organisational skills with attention to detail in maintaining accurate clinical records.
Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy practice environment.
Welsh language skills would be desirable but are not essential for this role.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered General Nurse (RN) qualification with valid NMC registration to practice.
Desirable
Independent Prescribing Minor Illness management
Experience Essential
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills
Desirable
Experience of working in primary care
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 GP Practice in Wales
Address Ruthin Hospital
Llanrhydd Street
Ruthin
Clwyd
LL15 1PS
Employer's website https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)