Practice Nurse

Job summary
Park House Surgery is looking for a motivated, compassionate and enthusiastic Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive primary care team.

We are an established and expanding GMS GP practice in Prestatyn, North Wales, caring for a patient population of over 9,300. We are looking for a nurse who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care and who wants to develop their skills within general practice. We welcome applications from experienced Practice Nurses as well as Registered Nurses looking to develop their career in primary care.

This is initially a part-time position, with the potential for additional hours from the New Year, subject to business needs. Your working days must include Monday and Tuesday. Salary is depending on experience.

Main duties of the job
You would be part of a team of Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistants undertaking all aspects of the practice nurse role including cervical screening, routine and childhood immunisations, travel immunisations, wound care and contraception/HRT checks. Should you wish to expand your skill set we are open to the option of supporting you through chronic disease training in the future.

About us
Park House Surgery is a friendly, forward-thinking and growing practice serving over 9,300 patients across the beautiful North Wales coast. As a well-established GMS practice led by two GP partners, we are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care while fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment.

Our main site is based at Park House in Prestatyn, a modern purpose-built medical centre, complemented by our branch surgery, Westfield Surgery, located in nearby Rhyl. Together, we provide accessible healthcare services to a diverse and expanding patient population.

We are proud of our well-organised and high-performing practice, supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team that includes advanced nurse practitioners, practice nurses, healthcare support staff and a dedicated administrative team. Our strong team ethos, efficient systems and commitment to continuous improvement enable us to provide excellent care while maintaining a positive and supportive workplace culture.

As an accredited training practice, we play an active role in the education and development of future healthcare professionals, regularly supporting medical students from Cardiff University, Bangor University and Swansea University. We value learning, professional development and innovation, creating an environment where clinicians can develop their skills and pursue their interests while contributing to the ongoing success of the practice.

Job responsibilities
Working as part of our multidisciplinary team, you will provide a broad range of nursing services to our patients. Your duties will be tailored to your experience, competencies and training and may include:

• Routine nursing assessments and patient reviews.
• Long-term condition management, including diabetes, COPD and asthma
• Wound and ulcer care
• Cervical screening/cytology.
• Routine, childhood and travel vaccinations and immunisations.
• Contraception and family planning.
• Health promotion and well-person clinics.
• Blood pressure monitoring, ECGs and urinalysis.
• Taking appropriate clinical specimens, including swabs.
• Peak flow measurement
• Minor illness assessment and management within your scope of practice.
• Supporting travel health assessments and providing appropriate health advice.
• Recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
• Maintaining accurate and contemporaneous clinical records.
• Participating in clinical audit, quality improvement and service development.
• Working collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants and the wider practice team.

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of infection prevention and control measures
• Experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered Nurse (RGN/RN) with current NMC registration.
• Basic Life Support.

Desirable

• Long term condition management qualifications.
• Cervical screening/cytology.
• Immunisation and vaccination training.
• Family planning/contraception.
• Travel health.
• EMIS experience.
• Infection prevention and control qualification

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.

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).