Practice Nurse - Richmond Clinic

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

Job summary

A local healthcare facility is seeking a motivated Practice Nurse to cover maternity leave. Responsibilities include chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical screening, and wound care. The ideal candidate is a Registered Nurse with experience in primary care, exemplary communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers a supportive team environment in Newport, Wales.

Qualifications

• Experience in a clinical nursing setting.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Training in chronic disease management.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
• Perform cervical cytology screenings and immunisations.
• Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Competent in immunisations

Chronic disease management

Education

Registered Nurse - NMC pin

Tools

EMIS

Job description

We are looking for a motivated, compassionate, and skilled Practice Nurse to cover maternity leave to join our friendly and supportive team at Richmond Clinic

Main duties of the job

Chronic disease management. Eg diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension

Cervical cytology screening

Childhood and adult immunsations and vaccinations

wound care and dressings

NHS Health checks and routine screening

Health promotion and lifestyle advice

Infection control, safeguarding and health surveillance

About us

Richmond Clinic is a 6000 patient practice in the St Julians area of Newport, close to M4 j25, easy commute from Cardiff, Bristol or Monmouthshire Traditional, GP-led 3 partners, 1 salaried GP practice. Good management, admin and nursing support, very low turnover of staff

Job responsibilities

Chronic disease management. Eg diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension

Cervical cytology screening

Childhood and adult immunsations and vaccinations

wound care and dressings

NHS Health checks and routine screening

Health promotion and lifestyle advice

Infection control, safeguarding and health surveillance

Person Specification

Experience

• Registered Nurse - NMC pin
• Experience in a clinical nursing setting
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• competent in immunisations, cervical cytology and wound care
• able to work independently and part of a team
• Experience in a GP practice or primary care setting
• Training in chronic disease management
• experience using EMIS

Qualifications

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 experienceSalary Available on Application