Practice Nurse

NHS; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cardiff is looking for an experienced Practice Nurse to join their friendly team and assist in various patient care tasks. The role includes performing clinical duties like cytology, immunizations, and supporting clinicians in minor surgeries. The ideal candidate will have a Nursing qualification and experience within a General Practice or equivalent community nursing. This is a full-time position with a supportive working environment in a dynamic practice, making it a great opportunity for healthcare professionals.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Responsibilities

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the clinical team.
• Perform Cytology and Removal of Sutures.
• Conduct Travel Clinic Immunisations/Advice.
• Carry out ECGs and Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry.
• Perform Venepuncture and support clinicians with minor surgery.

Skills

Experience of working within a General Practice Nursing Team or Equivalent Community Nursing

Experience of EMIS clinical system and QoF

Education

Diploma or Degree in Nursing

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Qualification in Chronic Disease Management - Respiratory/Diabetes

Job description

Practice Nurse - Grange Medical Practice

Due to a recent growth in patient numbers, and change of personnel we are looking to recruit an experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly team at Grange Medical Practice.

Grange Medical Practice is a busy, inner-city Practice in the south of Cardiff, serving a diverse population of 11,500 patients. We are an 8-partner training practice with an experienced and friendly nursing team.

We operate from a large modern practice, with excellent facilities/treatment rooms etc, including free on-site parking.

Main duties of the job

Job responsibilities (May vary depending on qualifications)

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the clinical team.
• Cytology
• Removal of Sutures
• Travel Clinic Immunisations/Advice
• ECGs
• Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
• Venepuncture
• Support of clinicians with minor surgery, coil fittings etc.
• Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations/Annual Flu campaign.
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate.
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
• Diabetes and Respiratory Reviews
• Contraception.
• Other clinical tasks that are within training and responsibility limits
• Other tasks
• Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms.
• Ordering of disposables to maintain stock levels

About us

We are a busy, thriving 8 partner Practice in the vibrant, multi cultural area of Grangetown, Cardiff. We operate from a modern, purpose built surgery in the heart of Grangetown, with excellent transport links and plenty of secure parking on-site. Supported by an experienced nursing team, plus a cheerful, capable admin/ reception team, we believe that this is a great place to work. We are high achieving QAIF and also a training Practice, providing training to both GP Registrars and Year 3 & 5 medical students. We have recently grown by 3000 patients (now 11500) due to the closure of a neighbouring Practice, and so we are looking forward to exciting times ahead.

Job details

JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE

HOURS: Full time 30+ hours a week

LOCATION: Grange Medical Practice Bishop Street Cardiff

Salary dependent on experience.

If you have any questions or require further information, please contact:

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Nursing
• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Qualification in Chronic Disease Management - Respiratory/Diabetes

Experience

• Experience of working within a General Practice Nursing Team or Equivalent Community Nursing
• Experience of EMIS clinical system and QoF

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.

Depending on experienceAvailable on Application