About this role
Job summary
Salary Available Upon Request
16 hours a week
Princess Street Surgery is a friendly and patient-focused GP practice committed to delivering high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population. The Practice Nurse will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing evidence-based nursing care, health promotion, chronic disease management, and preventative healthcare services. The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Healthcare Assistants, Pharmacists, and the wider practice team to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who shares our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and who will thrive in a friendly, community-focused practice environment. Whether you already have experience in general practice nursing or are looking to transition into primary care, we welcome applications from candidates who are eager to learn and committed to delivering excellent patient care.
Main duties of the job
Key Responsibilities
Chronic Disease Management
Support patients in self-management and lifestyle modification to improve health outcomes.
Monitor and review patients in accordance with local and national clinical guidelines.
Immunisations and Vaccinations
Administer adult and childhood immunisations in accordance with national guidance and practice protocols.
Undertake Baby Clinic sessions, including routine childhood vaccination programmes.
Conduct travel health assessments and provide appropriate travel vaccinations and advice.
Ensure the safe storage, handling, stock control, and cold chain maintenance of vaccines and medications.
Women's Health and Family Planning
Provide women's health services, including family planning and contraceptive advice.
Perform cervical cytology screening in line with national screening programmes and best practice guidelines.
Wound Care and Clinical Procedures
Assess and manage acute and chronic wounds using evidence-based practice.
Provide wound dressings and ongoing wound care management.
Monitor patients receiving anticoagulation therapy, including Warfarin monitoring, in accordance with practice protocols.
Health Promotion
Deliver health promotion and lifestyle advice on topics such as smoking cessation, healthy eating, weight management, alcohol consumption, and physical activity.
Support public health initiatives and national health campaigns.
Reporting To
GP Partners
About us
Princess Street Surgery is a friendly, forward-thinking GP practice located in the heart of Gorseinon, serving approximately 7,500 patients. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred healthcare and pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive working environment for all members of our team.
Our TeamWe are a multidisciplinary practice comprising experienced GPs, nurses, healthcare support staff, pharmacists, and administrative professionals who work collaboratively to provide excellent care to our local community. As a training practice, we are passionate about learning, development, and supporting colleagues at all stages of their careers.
Our Culture and Work EthicAt Princess Street Surgery, teamwork, professionalism, and compassion are at the core of everything we do. We foster a positive and respectful workplace where staff are valued, supported, and encouraged to contribute ideas that enhance patient care and service delivery. We believe in maintaining high clinical standards while promoting a healthy work-life balance.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated nurse who shares our commitment to delivering outstanding patient care and who will thrive in a friendly, community-focused practice environment.
Job description Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse in delivering health services:
Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and work to the IPC Policy
Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need
Support in the long-term condition management within the organisation, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance initiatives
Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered with the organisation
Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice
Embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access
As required, provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
Support new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation
Teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition
Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures locally
Work within national and local protocols where these exist
Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred
Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements
Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children
Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events
Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes
Contribute to and embrace the spectrum of clinical governance
Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation
Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed
Lead on public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics)
Provide travel advice services
Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that SNOMED CT codes are used effectively
Contribute to practice targets (QAIF, etc.), complying with relevant guidance
Maintain chronic disease registers and implement an effective call/recall system
Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
Chaperone patients where necessary
Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.)
There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks, this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
Wider responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse has the following wider responsibilities:
Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support and participate in shared learning in order to improve patient care
Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs
Support with the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients
Support in the coordination of the nursing team rota
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
BSc (Hons) in Nursing or an approved diploma and maintain active registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Desirable
Chronic Disease Diplomas Woman's Health Certificate
Experience Essential
Willingness to learn and acquire new skills. Insight and understanding of current issues in nursing and the NHS. Evidence of appropriate knowledge base. Demonstrate an understanding of audit. Excellent computer skills. Understanding of health and safety issues.
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 Princess Street Surgery
Princess Street
Gorseinon
SA4 4US
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)