Job summary
We are looking for dynamic and highly motivated Nurse to join a forward-thinking and innovative team. You will contribute to our nursing services and play a key role with the ongoing development of the practice.
Hours to be discussed at interview.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Treatment Room Duties
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Wound Care: Cleans and dresses wounds, including leg ulcers, assesses healing progress, and removes sutures.
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Blood and Samples: Collects blood samples (venepuncture) and gathers laboratory specimens.
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General Treatments: Administers authorised injections, and monitors blood pressure, ECGs and conducts Health Assessments.
Screening and Immunisations
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Immunisations: Delivers adult, child, and travel vaccinations.
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Preventive Tests: Performs cervical screening (cytology), family planning and Sexual Health Testing. General health checks like height, weight, and urinalysis are also expected.
Long-Term Condition Support
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Chronic Disease Monitoring: Assists in clinics for conditions like asthma, diabetes, and COPD by taking vital measurements and noting symptoms.
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Health Promotion: Gives lifestyle advice on smoking, diet, and exercise.
Professional and Administrative Tasks
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Record Keeping: Updates patient notes accurately on practice computer systems.
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Stock and Safety: Keeps the treatment room clean, restocks medical supplies, and follows infection control rules.
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Standards and Training: Takes part in clinical audits, attends training days, and follows the NMC Code.
About us
Courthouse Medical Centre is a 4 Partner General Practice located in Caerphilly. We have approximately 10,600 patients and our practice boundary covers the Caerphilly area. We have a Team of motivated, experienced and enthusiastic Doctors who meet informally daily for a general chat and catch up. We have an active Primary Health Care Team including two Prescribing Nurse Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses, one Health Care Assistant and a Phlebotomist. We have an excellent and experienced Administration Team of 16. We are also an accredited training practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical Treatment Room Duties
-
Wound Care: Cleans and dresses wounds, including leg ulcers, assesses healing progress, and removes sutures.
-
Blood and Samples: Collects blood samples (venepuncture) and gathers laboratory specimens.
-
General Treatments: Administers authorised injections, and monitors blood pressure, ECGs and conducts Health Assessments.
Screening and Immunisations
-
Immunisations: Delivers adult, child, and travel vaccinations.
-
Preventive Tests: Performs cervical screening (cytology), family planning and Sexual Health Testing. General health checks like height, weight, and urinalysis are also expected.
Long-Term Condition Support
-
Chronic Disease Monitoring: Assists in clinics for conditions like asthma, diabetes, and COPD by taking vital measurements and noting symptoms.
-
Health Promotion: Gives lifestyle advice on smoking, diet, and exercise.
Professional and Administrative Tasks
-
Record Keeping: Updates patient notes accurately on practice computer systems.
-
Stock and Safety: Keeps the treatment room clean, restocks medical supplies, and follows infection control rules.
-
Standards and Training: Takes part in clinical audits, attends training days, and follows the NMC Code.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent bedside Manner. A good team-player who possessed effective communication & relationship building skills. A pro-active & motivated person who endeavours all types of challenges.
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualifications Essential criteria Registered Nurse qualification (RGN - No Restrictions)
Desirable
- Previous experience as a Practice Nurse Experience of EMIS.
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
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).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
GP Practice in Wales
Address
Court House Medical Centre
Heol Bro Wen
CAERPHILLY
Mid Glamorgan
CF83 3GH
United Kingdom
Employer's website
Practice Nurse in Caerphilly employer: GP Practice in Wales
Trosnant Lodge Medical Practice is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in the heart of Pontypool, South Wales. With a focus on high-quality patient care and a commitment to work/life balance, our team thrives on professional development opportunities and engaging in quality improvement initiatives. Join us to make a meaningful impact on patient outcomes while enjoying the benefits of a friendly and well-established practice.
