Practice Nurse - Richmond Clinic

GP Practice in Wales; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Newport is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage chronic diseases and conduct immunisations. The role requires excellent communication skills and experience in a clinical setting. Responsibilities include health checks, lifestyle advice, and infection control. This position offers competitive salary and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with NMC pin required.
• Experience in GP practice or primary care setting preferred.
• Ability to manage chronic diseases effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage chronic diseases like diabetes and asthma.
• Conduct cervical cytology screening.
• Administer immunisations and vaccinations.
• Perform wound care and dressing changes.
• Conduct NHS health checks and screenings.
• Promote health and provide lifestyle advice.
• Maintain infection control and safeguarding.

Skills

Registered Nurse - NMC pin

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Competent in immunisations

Competent in cervical cytology

Competent in wound care

Training in chronic disease management

Experience using EMIS

Ability to work independently

Experience in a clinical nursing setting

Teamwork skills

Job description

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