Practice Nurse - Morlais Medical Practice

GP Practice in Wales; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned GP practice in Merthyr Tydfil is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse. The role involves supporting patient care through chronic disease management, immunisations, and high-quality patient assessments. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience and competencies in venepuncture and ECGs. This opportunity provides a chance to work in a dynamic team environment catering to a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development is required.
• Competent to perform Venepuncture.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic diseases including diabetes and respiratory conditions.
• Administer immunisations and conduct women's health assessments.
• Adhere to Infection Control procedures and monitor vital signs.

Skills

Experience in Chronic Disease Management

Venepuncture

Immunisation

Ability to perform ECGs

Communication skills

Education

Registered Nurse with minimum of 2 years post qualification experience

Job description

Overview

The candidate will work in a large, busy, modern GP Practice with a list size of 25,000 patients. The post holder will join a team of four Practice Nurses, four Health Care Support Workers and two phlebotomists providing clinical support in the areas of diabetes, respiratory, women's health and family planning, wounds, among others.

Main duties

The post-holder will undertake a range of duties and responsibilities as part of a team to support the Practice in delivering care to its patients. Main duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Chronic disease management to includes diabetes, respiratory and womens health as examples
• Immunisations
• Womens Health and family planning
• Adherence to Infection Control procedures
• Taking and recording observations such as BP monitoring
• Venepuncture

About us

We are one of the largest GP practices in Wales serving over 25,500 patients across three sites. We have a great team of 7 partners, 10 salaried GPs, 6 nurses, 4 HCAs and a clinical pharmacist. We have first contact physio every day.

Job responsibilities

The post-holder will undertake a range of duties and responsibilities as part of a team to support the Practice in delivering care to its patients. Main duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to -

• Chronic disease management to includes diabetes, respiratory and womens health as examples
• Immunisations
• Womens Health and family planning
• Adherence to Infection Control procedures
• Taking and recording observations such as BP monitoring
• Venepuncture

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of working in primary care

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development.
• Competent and trained to perform Venepuncture.
• Ability to perform ECGs.
• Experience in Chronic Disease Management
• Experience in immunisation
• Qualified in Phlebotomy

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.

Salary: Depending on experience. Salary available upon request