Job Description

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic General Practice Nurse with experience in Primary Care?

If you are a General Practice Nurse looking for an exciting new opportunity within a friendly, welcoming environment, then this may be the ideal role for you. Cathays Surgery is seeking an experienced General Practice Nurse to join our vibrant, patient focused and innovative practice who are committed to the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.

Cathays Surgery is a training practice and consists of 7000 patients with a supportive clinical team of 4 GP partners and an exceptional administration team. The surgery is located close to the city centre in the South East region with a large student population and easily accessible with public transport.

Job Summary

Cathays Surgery is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic General Practice Nurse to join our committed team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, supportive, and forward-thinking GP practice in the heart of Cardiff.

Main Duties of the Job

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care to our diverse patient population. Key responsibilities include:

Chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD)

Cervical cytology

Childhood and adult immunisations

Wound care and dressings

Health promotion and screening

Supporting the clinical team in delivering holistic patient care

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care to the practice population with focus in the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with long-term conditions and acute problems. This includes screening, assessment, treatment and education and taking an active role in supporting the practice to maximise achievement against local and national targets in respect of the GMS contract and Enhanced Services.

Experience

Registered Nurse with up to date NMC Registration and must have worked in a Primary Care setting with knowledge of current policies, protocols and national targets.

Desirable clinical skills:

Chronic disease management: diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension

Health screening: cervical cytology, NHS health checks

Immunisations and vaccinations: childhood, travel, seasonal (e.g., flu)

Wound care: dressings, suture removal, compression therapy

Family planning and sexual health: contraceptive advice, STI screening

Smoking cessation and lifestyle advice

Permanent position - part time.

Salary negotiated on experience

NHS Pension Scheme

Please submit your CV and enclosing letter on why you are interested in this vacancy and submit to Nicola Short on nicola.short@wales.nhs.uk.

For any further information or an informal visit please contact Nicola Short via e-mail or 029 2035 3020.

Job Type: Part-time

Licence/Certification:

NMC (required)
Work Location: In person