Practice Nurse

Integrated Care System; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established GP practice in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated nurse to join their friendly team. This role focuses on providing high-quality patient care through chronic disease management, vaccinations, and routine nursing tasks while working across two locations. Applicants should possess current NMC registration and relevant experience in primary care.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration required.
• Experience in practice nursing or similar role essential.
• Training in immunisations, chronic disease management relevant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee chronic disease clinics and manage patient care.
• Conduct cervical smears and provide vaccination programs.
• Assist in minor surgeries and monitor clinical records.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Organizational skills

Time management

Patient-focused approach

Education

Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

Training in childhood immunisations and wound care

Chronic disease management training

Tools

EMIS Web

Job description

Cardiff Bay Surgery is seeking a dedicated individual to joinour friendly team, where your skills and commitment will help make a positiveimpact on the health and wellbeing of our diverse patient community.

This is a great opportunity for a motivated nurse who enjoys a diverse clinical role and is committed to providing patient centred care.

Main duties of the job

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

About us

Cardiff Bay Surgery is a well established GP practice, serving a patient population of approximately 9,000. We take pride in our friendly, and supportive team, where collaboration is key to delivering high quality, personalised care.

Cardiff Bay Surgery operates across two locations: our main site in Grangetown and a branch in Butetown. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work at both sites, benefiting from a varied and dynamic role that offers a diverse range of experiences.

If you are seeking a position within a small, supportive team where your contributions are genuinely valued and your professional growth is encouraged, Cardiff Bay Surgery might be just what you are looking for.

Job responsibilities

The core responsibilities and duties willinclude, but are not limited to the following:

Oversee and manage chronic disease clinics,ensuring appropriate care and referring patients to GPs when needed.

Conduct cervical smears, and contraceptive reviews.

Provide wound care, including cleaning, dressing, andmonitoring for signs of infection.

Implement and oversee vaccination programs forboth adults and children.

Perform ECGs.

Support the IPC lead in implementing infectioncontrol policies, audits, and compliance across the practice.

Implement and promote health and wellbeingprograms, including smoking cessation, weight management, and diseaseprevention.

Assist in minor surgeries, provide routinenursing care, and support the team during clinical emergencies.

Maintain accurate and up to date clinicalrecords in line with practice protocols.

Work closely with the clinical team, ensuringsmooth patient care, and collaborate in safeguarding and substance abusereferrals.

Coordinate travel services and providevaccinations and advice to patients traveling abroad.

Maintain and control drug stocks and resuscitation equipment.

Ensure treatment rooms and stock rooms are stocked and organised.

Undertake clinical waste management duties.

Engage in educational meetings and participate inweekly/monthly practice meetings.

Prioritise and manage workload to maintain high-quality care.

Perform any other delegated duties as required.

Additional Requirements for the Post

Awareness of health and safety requirements and infection controlmeasures.

Adherence to confidentiality and data protection standards.

Commitment to maintaining professional nursing standards.

Efficient use of practice and NHS resources to ensure optimalpatient care.

Consistently demonstrates empathy, compassion, and a patient centredapproach.

Willingness to participate in annual appraisal meetings andprofessional development.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proficient in using Outlook and internet tools, with the abilityto learn and work on EMIS and other relevant clinical systems.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Training in childhood immunisations, wound care, cervical cytology, travel immunisations and phlebotomy.
• Chronic disease management (e.g. asthma and COPD)

Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a clinical team
• Strong organisational skills with effective time management
• Proactive and patient-focused approach, with a commitment to continuous service improvement
• Previous experience as a Practice Nurse or in a similar nursing role in primary care.
• Knowledge of EMIS Web

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.