Practice Nurse

NHS; Newtown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Practice Nurse for a dynamic role in Newtown Medical Practice. The successful candidate will manage chronic diseases, conduct clinical assessments, and provide minor illness treatment in a supportive environment. Join a collaborative team committed to high-quality patient care and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a nursing team.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience in chronic disease management and minor illness treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide care through face-to-face consultations and telephone triage.
• Deliver evidence-based practice for patients with long-term conditions.
• Support the implementation of policies and procedures.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision-making

Chronic disease management

Minor illness management

Leadership

Education

Recognised Practice Nurse qualification at degree level

NMC Registration

Independent Prescribing Qualification

Job description

Job summary

If youre a dedicated Practice Nurse looking for a rewarding role in a supportive and dynamic practice, wed love to hear from you!

Newtown Medical Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking surgery providing high-quality care to over 13,600 patients. Our modern, purpose-built premises offer a well-equipped and supportive working environment, using EMIS and Docman 10 clinical systems.

Our team consists of five GP partners, five practice nurses (including three independent prescribing nurses), and three HCAs. We take pride in our collaborative and multidisciplinary approach and are now looking for a skilled Practice Nurse to join us.

Main duties of the job

As a Practice Nurse, you will be an autonomous practitioner, providing care through face-to-face consultations, telephone triage, and minor illness management. Your role will involve:

Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD)

Minor illness, minor ailments, and injury management

Clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care

Safe clinical decision-making and critical thinking

Providing leadership and supporting the implementation of policies and procedures

About us

Newtown Medical Practice is based in the bustling market town of Newtown on the beautiful Shropshire/Powys border. Being near the Marches border we have the advantage of an attractive rural environment with good links to the national motorway network providing access to both rural hills and coast in one direction and access to the larger urban areas of Shrewsbury, Chester and Birmingham within a reasonable drive time in the other direction.

We are a friendly and supportive practice with 4 partners managing 13,450 patients with a very experienced nursing and admin team well used in multi-disciplinary working.

Details Date posted

22 May 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Salary available upon request.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

M0044-25-0163

Job locations

Newtown Medical Practice

Park Street

Newtown

Powys

SY16 1EF

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As a practitioner the Nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.

Job description Job responsibilities

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As a practitioner the Nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care or community care

Qualifications Essential

• NMC Registration (Essential)
• Recognised Practice Nurse qualification at degree level
• Experience in chronic disease management and minor illness treatment
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills

Desirable

• Independent Prescribing Qualification (Desirable)

Person Specification Experience Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care or community care

Qualifications Essential

• NMC Registration (Essential)
• Recognised Practice Nurse qualification at degree level
• Experience in chronic disease management and minor illness treatment
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent clinical assessment and decision-making skills

Desirable

• Independent Prescribing Qualification (Desirable)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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

Newtown Medical Practice

Park Street

Newtown

Powys

SY16 1EF

Employer's website

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

Employer details Employer name

GP Practice in Wales

Address

Newtown Medical Practice

Park Street

Newtown

Powys

SY16 1EF

Employer's website

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