Job summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, motivated Practice Nurse to join our small and friendly team from November 2023, working approximately 21 hours over 3 days per week.
We offer a generous leave allowance of 6 weeks annual leave, plus Bank Holidays (pro rata).
Main duties of the job
Duties include wound management, screening, health promotion, cervical cytology, vaccinations and immunisations, baby and child immunisations, phlebotomy, Chronic Disease management and infection control.
You will hold RGN qualification, work within the NMC code of professional conduct, ideallyhave releven qualifications in/or be willing to achieve qualifications in respiratory disease management (asthma and COPD), and be willing to undertake any other training required.
About us
Please see full details, including Practice Profile, Job Description and Person Specification that accompany this job listing.
In order to apply for this vacancy, please complete the Application Form in the supporting files and email it to: nicola.davies30@wales.nhs.uk by 31st October 2023.
(PLEASE NOTE - This post is being re-advertised, with the closing date extended to 31/10/23. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants - therefore your early application is recommended).
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake the duties of a Practice Nurse in the Treatment Room within a Primary Care setting, to include treatment room and chronic disease management. To ensure that all nursing care delivered to the Practice population is safe, relevant, of a high standard and effective, and maintaining responsibility for the nursing components of care.
Please see uploaded Job Description supporting file for full Job Description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake the duties of a Practice Nurse in the Treatment Room within a Primary Care setting, to include treatment room and chronic disease management. To ensure that all nursing care delivered to the Practice population is safe, relevant, of a high standard and effective, and maintaining responsibility for the nursing components of care.
Please see uploaded Job Description supporting file for full Job Description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education.
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration.
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
- CPR/Anaphylaxis training undertaken in the last 12 months.
- CFB/DBS check required.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Certificate/diploma in a chronic disease area or currently undertaking one.
- Driving licence.
General Skills
Essential
- Patient-centred approach.
- Comfortable working independently with access to team support.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and electronic).
- Time management and ability to work to clinic times/other deadlines.
- Ability to deal with crises, interruptions and prioritise workload.
- Attention to detail.
- Good organisational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Contribute to team meetings.
- Willingness to travel to other sites or provide care in patients' homes.
Desirable
- Ability to use IT software including Vision clinical system, Welsh PAS, WCCG, MS Office.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of a General Practice environment.
- Protocol-based working.
- Confidentiality.
- Understand the basic principles and importance of audit.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of GMS, QAIF and Enhanced Services.
- Knowledge of Practice clinical systems.
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of computerised clinical systems.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team.
Desirable
- Experience of working as Practice Nurse within a GP Practice.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture.
- Infection Control.
- Health promotion, particularly in relation to diet, smoking, alcohol, exercise, etc.
- Child protection and POVA.
Desirable
- Wound care (dressings and ROS), including leg ulcer care.
- Minor injuries.
- Interest in chronic disease management areas (asthma/COPD, diabetes, CHD, primary prevention/hypertension.
- Contraception and sexual health.
- Travel health.
- Vaccinations (flu, pneumo, B12).
- Cervical cytology (CSW registered).
- ECG.
- Interest in working with patients with learning disabilities.
- Baby clinic and immunisations.
- DMARD monitoring.
- ABPI.
Behaviours
Essential
- Planning and organising.
- Performing under pressure.
- Adaptability.
- Team working.
- Self motivated.
- Flexibility.
- A desire to work within a rural location.
- Willingness to engage in training.
- Willingness to engage in meetings.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of education.
- Registered Nurse with current NMC Registration.
- Evidence of continuous professional development (CPD).
- CPR/Anaphylaxis training undertaken in the last 12 months.
- CFB/DBS check required.
Desirable
- Educated to degree level or equivalent.
- Certificate/diploma in a chronic disease area or currently undertaking one.
- Driving licence.
General Skills
Essential
- Patient-centred approach.
- Comfortable working independently with access to team support.
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and electronic).
- Time management and ability to work to clinic times/other deadlines.
- Ability to deal with crises, interruptions and prioritise workload.
- Attention to detail.
- Good organisational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Contribute to team meetings.
- Willingness to travel to other sites or provide care in patients' homes.
Desirable
- Ability to use IT software including Vision clinical system, Welsh PAS, WCCG, MS Office.
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate an understanding of a General Practice environment.
- Protocol-based working.
- Confidentiality.
- Understand the basic principles and importance of audit.
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of GMS, QAIF and Enhanced Services.
- Knowledge of Practice clinical systems.
Experience
Essential
- Practical experience of computerised clinical systems.
- Experience of working as part of a multi-professional team.
Desirable
- Experience of working as Practice Nurse within a GP Practice.
Clinical Skills
Essential
- Venepuncture.
- Infection Control.
- Health promotion, particularly in relation to diet, smoking, alcohol, exercise, etc.
- Child protection and POVA.
Desirable
- Wound care (dressings and ROS), including leg ulcer care.
- Minor injuries.
- Interest in chronic disease management areas (asthma/COPD, diabetes, CHD, primary prevention/hypertension.
- Contraception and sexual health.
- Travel health.
- Vaccinations (flu, pneumo, B12).
- Cervical cytology (CSW registered).
- ECG.
- Interest in working with patients with learning disabilities.
- Baby clinic and immunisations.
- DMARD monitoring.
- ABPI.
Behaviours
Essential
- Planning and organising.
- Performing under pressure.
- Adaptability.
- Team working.
- Self motivated.
- Flexibility.
- A desire to work within a rural location.
- Willingness to engage in training.
- Willingness to engage in meetings.
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).