Cathays Surgery

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 12 December 2025

Job summary

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic General Practice Nurse with experience in Primary Care?

If you are a General Practice Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity within a friendly, welcoming environment, then this may be the ideal role for you. Cathays Surgery is seeking an experienced General Practice Nurse to join our vibrant, patient focused and innovative practice who are committed to the delivery of high quality, person centred care.

Main duties of the job

Job Description

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care to the practice population with focus in the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with long-term conditions and acute problems. This includes screening, assessment, treatment and education and taking an active role in supporting the practice to maximise achievement against local and national targets in respect of the GMS contract and Enhanced Services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct chronic disease reviews (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD)
  • Administer vaccinations and immunisations
  • Perform cervical screening (smear tests)
  • Provide wound care and dressings
  • Support family planning and sexual health services
  • Deliver health promotion and lifestyle advice

Experience

Registered Nurse with up to date NMC Registration and must have worked in a Primary Care setting with knowledge of current policies, protocols and national targets.

About us

We are a friendly, forward-thinking GP surgery committed to delivering high-quality patient care. Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively to support the health and wellbeing of our diverse patient population. We are now seeking a dedicated and compassionate General Practice Nurse to join our team

Cathays Surgery is a training practice and consists of 6500 patients with a supportive clinical team of 4 GP partners, 1 salaried GP and an exceptional administration team. The surgery is located close to the city centre in the South East region with a large student population and easily accessible with public transport.

What We Offer

  • Supportive and inclusive working environment
  • NHS pension scheme
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • Access to employee wellbeing initiative

Details

Date posted

11 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0410-25-0002

Job locations

137 Cathays Terrace

Cardiff

CF24 4HU


Job description

Job responsibilities

For an informal visit or chat please contact Nicola on nicola.short@wales.nhs.uk or call 02920 353020.

Job Summary

The General Practice Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to patients within the GP surgery. This includes health promotion, disease prevention, screening, and treatment services. The role involves working collaboratively with the wider primary care team to support patient wellbeing and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

  • Chronic disease management: diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension
  • Health screening: cervical cytology, NHS health checks
  • Immunisations and vaccinations: childhood, travel, seasonal (e.g., flu)
  • Wound care: dressings, suture removal, compression therapy
  • Family planning and sexual health: contraceptive advice, STI screening
  • Smoking cessation and lifestyle advice

Administrative & Professional

  • Maintain accurate patient records using clinical systems
  • Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives
  • Adhere to infection control and safeguarding protocols
  • Engage in clinical supervision and continuing professional development
  • Contribute to the development of practice policies and procedures

Job description

Job responsibilities

For an informal visit or chat please contact Nicola on nicola.short@wales.nhs.uk or call 02920 353020.

Job Summary

The General Practice Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to patients within the GP surgery. This includes health promotion, disease prevention, screening, and treatment services. The role involves working collaboratively with the wider primary care team to support patient wellbeing and clinical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Duties

  • Chronic disease management: diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension
  • Health screening: cervical cytology, NHS health checks
  • Immunisations and vaccinations: childhood, travel, seasonal (e.g., flu)
  • Wound care: dressings, suture removal, compression therapy
  • Family planning and sexual health: contraceptive advice, STI screening
  • Smoking cessation and lifestyle advice

Administrative & Professional

  • Maintain accurate patient records using clinical systems
  • Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives
  • Adhere to infection control and safeguarding protocols
  • Engage in clinical supervision and continuing professional development
  • Contribute to the development of practice policies and procedures

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with up to date NMC Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC)
  • Experience in primary care
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Commitment to patient-centred care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Registered Nurse with up to date NMC Registration

Experience

Essential

  • Registered Nurse (NMC)
  • Experience in primary care
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team
  • Commitment to patient-centred 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional 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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cathays Surgery

Address

137 Cathays Terrace

Cardiff

CF24 4HU


Employer's website

https://www.cathayssurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cathays Surgery

Address

137 Cathays Terrace

Cardiff

CF24 4HU


Employer's website

https://www.cathayssurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Nicola Short

nicola.short@wales.nhs.uk

02920353020

Details

Date posted

11 November 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0410-25-0002

Job locations

137 Cathays Terrace

Cardiff

CF24 4HU


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