Practice Nurse - Clare Road Medical Centre, Cardiff

Clare Road Medical Centre
148 Clare Road
Grangetown
Cardiff
CF11 6RW

Website: Clare Road Medical Centre

Closing date: 16 August 2026

JOB TITLE:  PRACTICE NURSE
HOURS: 20h
Rate: To be agreed

Job Summary:

Clare Road Medical Centre are looking for enthusiastic and motivated candidates who are passionate in their work and making a difference within the health care sector. The role itself can be seen as an exciting time for any candidates looking for new challenges with many opportunities for personal and career development.

We are currently looking for experienced Practice Nurses within General Practice setting-based in Cardiff. In this role you’ll be responsible and accountable for providing the highest standards of nursing. You will be required to be able to demonstrate effective nursing practice in all General Practice Nurse procedures.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GPs

Such tasks may include:

• Chronic Disease management (Diabetes, Asthma

• Spirometry

• Wound care / ulcer care including compression dressing

• Removal of Sutures

• ECG’s

• Urinalysis

• Peak Flow Readings

• Venepuncture

• Blood pressure measurements – fitting of and recording 24 hour BP readings

• Ear syringing

• Routine immunisations – including childhood immunisations

• Travel vaccinations

• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

• Assisting GPs with dedicated minor surgery clinics

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate

 Other tasks including:

• Clean and sterilise equipment using autoclave (where appropriate)

• Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs 

• Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required

• Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses treatment room

• Ordering of stock as appropriate

• Participation in administrative systems in the practice

• At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

 Supplies and equipment – Treatment room and other areas:

 In participation with the other practice nursing staff, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care. Regular stock checks, requesting basic pathology tests for example; urine culture, swabs, clinical consumables i.e. speculums.

Special Requirements of the Post:

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality.

• Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness, and common sense.

• A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post.

• A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the practice manager

• A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources.

• An awareness of own limitations and experience.

• To work only in accordance with the UKCC Code of Conduct and within the Scope of Professional Practice

• To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the UKCC

• Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings

• Membership of the RCN

Contact: Ann-Marie O’Hanlon  Practice.manager.w97299@wales.nhs.uk

Job Title: Practice Nurse
Location: Practice 3 Keir Hardie Health Park, Merthyr Tydfil
Contract: Permanent/Part-time
Salary: Dependent on experience
Hours:  2 days per week / flexible
Closing date: 31st August 2026

‍‍About the role

‍We are looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive GP practice. ‍

You will work as part of our multidisciplinary primary care team, providing a high standard of nursing care to our registered patient population. We are looking for someone who is committed to delivering excellent patient-centred care and who enjoys working collaboratively within a busy general practice environment.

‍The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop their skills and contribute to the ongoing delivery and improvement of our practice nursing services.

‍‍Key responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of nursing care to patients across the practice.

• Undertake routine and complex wound care and dressings.

• Carry out health assessments and chronic disease reviews.

• Support the management of conditions such as diabetes, asthma, COPD and cardiovascular disease.

• Undertake immunisations and vaccinations in line with national guidance.

• Perform cervical screening.

• Carry out blood pressure checks, ECGs, blood tests and other clinical procedures within your scope of practice.

• Provide health promotion and lifestyle advice.

• Support the practice in meeting clinical targets and quality standards.

• Maintain accurate, contemporaneous clinical records.

• Recognise and respond appropriately to patients whose health may be deteriorating.

• Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, community teams and other members of the wider multidisciplinary team.

• Participate in clinical audits, infection prevention and control, safeguarding and practice improvement activities.

‍About you

‍We are looking for a registered nurse who is:

• Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

• Experienced in, or keen to develop a career within, general practice/primary care.

• Confident in assessing patients and managing a varied clinical workload.

• Able to work independently while also contributing effectively to a multidisciplinary team.

• Committed to providing safe, effective and compassionate patient care.

• Organised, reliable and able to prioritise competing demands.

• A clear and effective communicator with patients and colleagues.

• Committed to continuing professional development and maintaining clinical competence.

‍Experience in areas such as chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care and health promotion would be advantageous, although applications from nurses who are keen to develop their primary care skills will be considered.

‍‍What we offer

• A friendly, supportive and welcoming practice team.

• A varied and rewarding primary care role.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Regular clinical support and opportunities to develop specialist interests.

• A positive multidisciplinary working environment.

• NHS Pension Scheme.

• Generous annual leave entitlement.

• Flexible working opportunities, where appropriate.

About our practice

‍Practice 3 is a well-established teaching GP practice serving the local community in Merthyr Tydfil. We are committed to providing a high standard of accessible and compassionate healthcare to our patients.

‍We value teamwork, professionalism and continuous improvement, and we aim to create a supportive environment in which all members of our team can develop and thrive.

‍‍How to apply

‍If you are an enthusiastic and patient-focused Practice Nurse looking for an opportunity to join a supportive GP practice, we would be delighted to hear from you.

‍Please submit your CV and supporting statement to debbie.milton@wales.nhs.uk by the closing date.

‍‍Informal enquiries or visits to the practice are welcome. Please contact Debbie Milton, Practice Manager on 01685 351493 or debbie.milton@wales.nhs.uk

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Practice 3 is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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