Job summary
Practice Nurse (Experienced)
Newtown Medical Practice Newtown, Shropshire / Powys Border
Newtown Medical Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking GP surgery providing high-quality care to over 13,500 patients. Based in modern, purpose-built premises, we work with the latest clinical systems including EMIS Web and Docman 10.
We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our supportive multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident clinician who enjoys working autonomously while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.
The role is suited to a nurse with significant hands-on experience in primary care, general practice or community nursing, who is comfortable managing patients independently while contributing to a collaborative clinical team.
Why Join Us? Supportive and experienced clinical team Opportunity to work autonomously with strong team support Commitment to patient-centred care and staff development
We welcome applications from experienced nurses seeking a rewarding role within a collaborative, patient-focused practice.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
- Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD)
- Assessment and treatment of minor illness, minor ailments, and injuries
- Clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care
- Preventative healthcare and health promotion
- Safe clinical decision-making and contribution to policy implementation
- Collaborative working within the general practice team
About us
Newtown Medical Practice is based in the market town of Newtown on the beautiful Shropshire/Powys border. Being near the Marches border we have the advantage of an attractive rural environment with good links to the national motorway network providing access to both rural hills and coast in one direction and access to the larger urban areas of Shrewsbury, Chester and Birmingham within a reasonable drive time in the other direction.
Newtown Medical Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking GP surgery providing high-quality care to over 13,500 patients. We are based in modern, purpose-built premises and use EMIS Web and Docman 10 clinical systems.
Details
- Date posted: 09 June 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: Depending on experience Salary available upon request
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: M0044-26-0199
- Job locations: Newtown Medical Practice, Park Street, NEWTOWN, Powys, SY16 1EF, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
Registered Adult Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Minimum years clinical experience in primary or community care
Recognised Practice Nurse qualification (degree level)
Experience in chronic disease management and minor illness
Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team
Person specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Significant hands on nursing experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care or community
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Adult Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
- Minimum years clinical experience in primary or community care
- Recognised Practice Nurse qualification (degree level)
- Experience in chronic disease management and minor illness
- Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Post-registration professional development in primary care, long-term condition management (e.g., asthma, diabetes), immunisation, cervical screening, etc.
- Chronic disease management courses or certificates.
- Independent nurse prescriber qualification
- Additional specialist practice nurse experience or training
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This advert is for Practice Nurse - Newtown Medical Practice with GP Practice in Wales in NEWPORT, Cardiff, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is Depends on experience. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 31 Jul 2026.
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