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Ringland Medical Practice

Practice Nurse

The closing date is 06 April 2026

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Job summary

Join Our Team as a Practice Nurse at Ringland Medical Practice!

Are you a passionate, patient-focused nurse eager to make a real difference in healthcare? We have an exciting opportunity for you to thrive and grow within our dynamic, supportive team.

Why Choose Ringland Medical Practice?

A Thriving, Progressive Practice:Become an essential part of our well-established, forward-thinking GP practice. Your nursing expertise will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to our diverse community.

Collaborative, Supportive Environment:Work alongside a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who believe in open communication, mutual respect, and teamwork. Your contributions and ideas will be valued, helping to shape the future of our practice.

Ongoing Professional Development:We are committed to helping you grow! Access continuous training and career advancement opportunities, staying at the forefront of healthcare innovation and best practices.

Diverse Patient Population:Engage with a wide range of patients, each presenting unique healthcare needs. Your compassion will significantly impact their lives, providing care that truly matters.

Exceptional Benefits:Competitive salary DOE

Flexible working hours to support a healthy work-life balance

A supportive team environment that values your well-being

Opportunities for CPD and professional growth

If you're ready to join a team that's dedicated to patient care, we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:As a GP Practice Nurse at Ringland, you will:

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and develop individualized care plans
  • Manage chronic conditions and provide preventive care
  • Administer vaccinations and immunisations
  • Perform wound care and assist in minor procedures
  • Deliver health education and promote well-being in the community
  • Work collaboratively with GPs, specialists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care
  • Maintain accurate medical records and uphold the highest standards of confidentiality

Qualifications:

  • Registered Nurse with current NMC licensure
  • Experience in primary care or similar healthcare settings is an advantage
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to connect with patients across all ages and backgrounds
  • Competence in medical documentation and basic IT skills

About us

Why Work at Ringland Medical Practice?

Expert Medical Team:Join a highly experienced team of doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals dedicated to providing top-tier medical care. Whether youre interested in routine check-ups or specialized treatments, we cover a wide range of services.

State-of-the-Art Facilities:Our modern, well-equipped medical centre provides a comfortable environment for both patients and staff.

Comprehensive Services:From general consultations and chronic disease management to vaccinations and womens health, we offer a wide variety of medical services that allow you to develop your interests and skills.

Patient-Centred Care:At Ringland, patients are at the heart of everything we do. We listen, care, and tailor our services to meet individual needs.

Convenient Location:With our surgery located in the new 19 Hills Health and Wellbeing Centre in Ringland, working with us is accessible and convenient.

Welcoming Atmosphere:A friendly, supportive environment awaits you at Ringland. We understand the demands of healthcare work, so we foster a culture of positivity, where both staff and patients feel valued.

If you're ready to grow, make a difference, and be part of a vibrant healthcare team, apply today and join us at Ringland Medical Practice!

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4470-26-0000

Job locations

Ringland Health Centre

Ringland Circle

Newport

NP19 9PS


Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services to the practice population, working collaboratively with the rest of the practice team.

The practice nurse is responsible for a number of clinical areas such as chronic disease management, vaccination and immunisation and general treatment room duties, as well as certain defined administrative duties.

The practice nurse role requires the ability to work both autonomously and within a team, good communication, assessment and risk-management skills in order to provide holistic, individualised care which promotes independence and self-care as much as possible.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services to the practice population, working collaboratively with the rest of the practice team.

The practice nurse is responsible for a number of clinical areas such as chronic disease management, vaccination and immunisation and general treatment room duties, as well as certain defined administrative duties.

The practice nurse role requires the ability to work both autonomously and within a team, good communication, assessment and risk-management skills in order to provide holistic, individualised care which promotes independence and self-care as much as possible.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment.
  • Experience of chronic disease management.
  • Experience of working autonomously.
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures.

Desirable

  • Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients.
  • Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking.
  • Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.

Experience

Essential

  • Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
  • ECGs
  • Venepuncture
  • New patient medicals
  • Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
  • Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
  • Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure
  • Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
  • Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
  • Chronic disease management.

Desirable

  • Broad knowledge of clinical governance
  • Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
  • Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
  • Knowledge of health promotion strategies
  • Travel medicine
Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment.
  • Experience of chronic disease management.
  • Experience of working autonomously.
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures.

Desirable

  • Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients.
  • Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking.
  • Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.

Experience

Essential

  • Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
  • ECGs
  • Venepuncture
  • New patient medicals
  • Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
  • Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
  • Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
  • Ability to record accurate clinical notes
  • Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure
  • Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
  • Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
  • Chronic disease management.

Desirable

  • Broad knowledge of clinical governance
  • Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
  • Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
  • Knowledge of health promotion strategies
  • Travel medicine

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

Ringland Medical Practice

Address

Ringland Health Centre

Ringland Circle

Newport

NP19 9PS


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Ringland Medical Practice

Address

Ringland Health Centre

Ringland Circle

Newport

NP19 9PS


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Helen Coulthard

helen.coulthard@wales.nhs.uk

02920030540

Details

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

A4470-26-0000

Job locations

Ringland Health Centre

Ringland Circle

Newport

NP19 9PS


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