About this role
Job summary
Salary Available on Application
24 to 36 hours a week
We are looking for a dedicated, professional and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive community GP practice team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated nurse to play an important role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our local population. Working closely with our GPs, Practice Pharmacist and wider multidisciplinary team, you will provide a range of nursing services, with a particular focus on chronic disease management, long-term condition reviews, immunisations, cervical screening, health promotion and wound care.
The ideal candidate will have current NMC registration, relevant clinical experience and a genuine passion for delivering excellent patient care. Experience in primary care and chronic disease management would be advantageous. Competence in immunisations and injections is essential. Cervical screening (smear-taking) qualifications and experience would be highly desirable. Phlebotomy skills are also desirable, as occasional blood-taking may be required.
You should be confident working independently, managing your own clinical workload and providing compassionate care to patients, including those with complex needs and vulnerabilities.
We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, inclusive and forward-thinking team, where teamwork, professional development and mutual support are valued.
Main duties of the job
Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care in line with NMC standards and clinical guidelines.
Undertake chronic disease reviews, monitoring and patient education, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
Deliver childhood and adult immunisations, vaccinations and injections within clinical competence.
Undertake cervical screening where appropriately trained.
Provide wound care, ECGs, blood pressure monitoring and clinical assessments.
Undertake occasional phlebotomy as required.
Promote health education, disease prevention and self-care.
Identify and support vulnerable patients, following safeguarding procedures.
Maintain accurate and confidential patient records using EMIS.
Follow infection prevention and control procedures and assist with clinical equipment and stock management.
Work collaboratively with GPs, the Practice Pharmacist, nursing and administrative colleagues.
Contribute to QOF, QI projects, clinical audits and significant event reviews.
Participate in clinical meetings, training, supervision and service development.
Maintain NMC registration, professional competence and continuing professional development.
Promote teamwork, patient safety and continuous improvement across the practice.
About us
South Street Surgery is a friendly, forward-thinking community GP practice committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate, patient-centred care. Our multidisciplinary team of GPs, Pharmacist, Nursing, Management and Administrative staff work closely together to provide a comprehensive range of primary care services. We pride ourselves on creating a welcoming and inclusive working environment where teamwork, communication and mutual support are valued. We are passionate about developing our services, embracing new opportunities and supporting our staff to grow professionally. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to excellent patient care and would enjoy becoming part of our friendly and dedicated team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide high-quality, safe, effective and compassionate nursing care to patients registered with South Street Surgery, working as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team.
The post holder will play an important role in delivering and developing the practice's nursing services, with a particular focus on chronic disease management, long-term condition reviews, immunisations, vaccination programmes, cervical screening and preventative healthcare.
The role will involve supporting patients to manage their health and wellbeing through clinical assessment, monitoring, health education and promotion of self-care, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with current evidence, clinical guidelines and professional standards.
Working collaboratively with GPs, the Practice Pharmacist, healthcare assistants and the wider practice team, the post holder will contribute to achieving high standards of patient care, meeting clinical quality targets, supporting Quality Improvement initiatives and identifying opportunities to improve services and patient outcomes.
The successful candidate will be expected to work both independently and collaboratively, demonstrate sound clinical judgement, maintain professional standards and contribute positively to our friendly, supportive and forward-thinking practice team.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Commitment to patient-centred, holistic care
- Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Compassionate, professional, and proactive approach to patient care
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
- Qualified to NVQ Level 5 in Nursing
- Qualified in Injections / Immunisations
Desirable
- Cervical Cytology qualification
- Training in Chronic Disease Management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD)
- Evidence of ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) relevant to primary care
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working independently and managing own workload
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients with compassion and professionalism
- Experience in chronic disease management (HTN, DM, Respiratory conditions)
Desirable
- Experience in health promotion and patient education
- Experience using clinical IT systems (e.g., EMIS, Vision)
- Experience contributing to audits or quality improvement projects
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
South Street Surgery
South Street
Bargoed
CF81 8SU
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)