Job summary
We invite applications from newly qualified (Band 5) to experienced nurses (Band 6) and our salary range of £31,516 to £41,437 reflects that. Our pay scale closely mirrors the A4C scales.
Riverside Medical Practice is seeking a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly team. This role involved delivering high-quality nursing care within a busy GP practice, including Chronic Disease Management, Immunisations, Cervical Screening and Wound Care.
You will work collaboratively with GPs, Healthcare Assistants and administrative staff to support patient wellbeing and preventative care, whilst contributing to quality improvement within the practice.
Main duties of the job
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Delivering Chronic Disease Management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD)
Cervical Cytology Screening
Childhood and Adult Immunisations
Wound Care and Dressings
Health promotion and lifestyle advice
Supporting QI and preventative health initiatives
Contributing to clinical audits and service development
About us
Riverside Medical Practice is based at Pontllanfraith Health Centre and is a busy single site practice with a stable list size of approx 8800 patients. You will work alongside an excellent clinical team comprising of 4 GPs, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Health Care Assistant, 1 phlebotomist, and an excellent receptionist and administrative team. We also have a team of NCN/HB Allied Health Professionals working from the practice site to include a Physiotherapist, a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner and a Pharmacist. The District Nursing Team are also based within the building along with other Health Board Allied Health Professionals and an Independent Dispensing Pharmacy also provides a service from within the building. We provide an exceptional service and are proud to have maintained have been awarded 'Best GP Practice in South Wales - 2024' and runners up in 2023. The practice has a manageable workload and serves a friendly practice population with a strong emphasis on community values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients registered at Riverside Medical Practice. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary primary care team, the post-holder will provide holistic care, support long term condition management, promote health and wellbeing and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the practice.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical DutiesDeliver chronic disease management clinics (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension).( training provided)
Administer childhood and adult immunisations in accordance with national guidance.
Undertake cervical cytology screening.
Provide wound care management, including dressings and suture removal.
Carry out health checks and other preventative health screenings.
Perform travel health assessments and vaccinations.
Provide lifestyle advice and health promotion interventions.
Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with professional standards.
Assist in delivery of research projects
Patient Care & CommunicationDeliver patient-centred care that respects dignity, diversity, and confidentiality.
Provide clear health education and self-management support.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the wider healthcare team.
Support patients in shared decision-making about their care.
Quality & GovernanceContribute to QI projects and enhanced service delivery.
Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain compliance with infection prevention and control policies.
Work within NMC Code and professional scope of practice.
Participate in significant event analysis and learning processes.
Team WorkingWork collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff.
Support mentoring and supervision of junior staff or students (where appropriate).
Attend and contribute to practice meetings.
Person SpecificationEssentialRegistered Nurse with current NMC registration
Competence in immunisations and cervical cytology (or willingness to train)
Experience in long-term condition management ( or willingness to train)
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
DesirableExperience in primary care
Experience with EMIS clinical system
Independent prescribing qualification
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Practice Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients registered at Riverside Medical Practice. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary primary care team, the post-holder will provide holistic care, support long term condition management, promote health and wellbeing and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the practice.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical DutiesDeliver chronic disease management clinics (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension).( training provided)
Administer childhood and adult immunisations in accordance with national guidance.
Undertake cervical cytology screening.
Provide wound care management, including dressings and suture removal.
Carry out health checks and other preventative health screenings.
Perform travel health assessments and vaccinations.
Provide lifestyle advice and health promotion interventions.
Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with professional standards.
Assist in delivery of research projects
Patient Care & CommunicationDeliver patient-centred care that respects dignity, diversity, and confidentiality.
Provide clear health education and self-management support.
Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the wider healthcare team.
Support patients in shared decision-making about their care.
Quality & GovernanceContribute to QI projects and enhanced service delivery.
Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives.
Maintain compliance with infection prevention and control policies.
Work within NMC Code and professional scope of practice.
Participate in significant event analysis and learning processes.
Team WorkingWork collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff.
Support mentoring and supervision of junior staff or students (where appropriate).
Attend and contribute to practice meetings.
Person SpecificationEssentialRegistered Nurse with current NMC registration
Competence in immunisations and cervical cytology (or willingness to train)
Experience in long-term condition management ( or willingness to train)
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
DesirableExperience in primary care
Experience with EMIS clinical system
Independent prescribing qualification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
Desirable
- Independent Prescribing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
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.
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).
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.
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
Riverside Medical Practice
Off Blackwood Road, Pontllanfraith
Blackwood
Caerphilly
NP12 2YU
Employer's website
https://gpwales.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)