Practice Nurse: Chronic Disease & Vaccinations

GP Practice; Abertillery; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

GP Practice in Wales is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join a friendly, supportive team. The role runs 30-37.5 hours per week, with flexibility for the right candidate. Essential experience includes general practice, cervical screening, and chronic disease management.

Training opportunities and a collaborative environment are offered. Desirable skills include Independent Prescribing, minor illness management, older adult vaccinations, wound management, and QAIF understanding.

Qualifications

• Experience in General Practice essential; cervical screening and chronic disease management skills required.
• Chronic Disease Management experience advantageous; Older Adult Vaccinations and Wound Management desirable; QAIF understanding essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine patient care tasks as directed by Nurse Lead and GPs.
• Perform venepuncture and cytology.
• Administer adult vaccinations and help manage vaccination stock.
• Coordinate LTC management for chronic diseases (e.g., diabetes, CHD, hypertension, asthma, stroke/CVA, COPD).
• Order pathology tests and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Maintain infection control and participate in infection control audits.

Skills

Cytology

Venepuncture

Adult vaccinations

Chronic disease management

Stock management

Independent Prescribing

Tools

EMIS

Docman

Job description

GP Practice in Wales is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join a friendly, supportive team. The role runs 30-37.5 hours per week, with flexibility for the right candidate. Essential experience includes general practice, cervical screening, and chronic disease management.

Training opportunities and a collaborative environment are offered. Desirable skills include Independent Prescribing, minor illness management, older adult vaccinations, wound management, and QAIF understanding.