Practice Nurse Star Surgery

NHS; Gaerwen; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Gaerwen is seeking a Registered Nurse to join their team. The role involves assessing and treating patients, managing chronic diseases, and conducting health education. Candidates should have valid nursing registration and experience in primary care. The position offers part-time hours and requires strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse status with valid registration.
• Experience in Primary Care nursing.
• Knowledge of clinical governance issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient consultations and clinical procedures.
• Manage chronic diseases such as asthma and diabetes.
• Promote healthy lifestyles and provide vaccinations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Empathy and sensitivity

Change management skills

Proficiency in IT systems

Education

Registered Nurse with Nursing and Midwifery Council registration

Current CPR training

Level 2 child protection

Tools

EMIS Web Clinical system

Microsoft Office

Job description

The post holder will be responsible for assessing, screening, treating and advising and educating patients,working as part of the primary health care team.

They will deliver a wide range range of defined patient care, including basic treatment room care, chronic disease management and contributing to health care promotions.

Main duties of the job

Key responsibilities of the role include

Patient consultations

Performing clinical procedures such as phlebotomy, administering injections, wound care.

Chronic Disease Management. Working with patients to mange conditions such as asthma and diabetes through regular reviews and education.

Health Promotion: Promoting healthy life styles, providing family planning advice, immunisations etc.

Collaborating with GPs to provide high quality care for patients.

About us

Meddygfa Star Surgery is a small, friendly, and well established rural dispensing GP practice, committed and proud of providing high quality, patient focused healthcare to our local community.

Working in a smaller GP practice offers the advantage of forging stronger patient relationships and a more intimate work environment.

A smaller practice fosters a stronger sense of teamwork and camaraderie among colleagues.

Please visit Practice website

Job responsibilities

Health education and advice to patients on a range of topics, such as healthy living and disease prevention.

Chronic disease management, Asthma, Diabetes, COPD etc.

Cervical cytology

Baby and Childhood immunisations

Wound care

ECG

Immunisations

Travel health

Ordering of vaccines

Supervising the Phlebotomist

Organising the Seasonal Flu campaign

Supporting the practice in contractually meeting clinical targets from NHS Wales

Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and quality standards

Maintaining accurate patient records and ensuring smooth flow of information within the practice.

Adhering to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and practice protocols.

Person Specification

Additional Criteria

• n/a
• Own transport is desirable, as the practice is situated in a rural area.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• Current CPR training
• Level 2 child protection

Experience

• Previous experience of working in a similar job role within Primary Care
• Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions
• Awareness of accountability of own and others roles in a nurse led service
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care
• Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
• Change management skills and ability to support patients to change lifestyle
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Empathy and sensitivity in patient interactions.
• Willingness and enthusiasm to undertake further training needs
• Proficiency in relevant IT systems for example, Microsoft Office, and clinical systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Motivated, forward thinking, adaptable, flexible, and able to work under pressure.
• A good understanding of the NHS and primary care landscape.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and teams.
• Knowledge of public health issues in the area
• Awareness of local and national health policies
• Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
• Knowledge of EMIS Web Clinical system
• Knowledge of GMS Contract

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 15 hours a week