Job overview
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in North Wales is a dynamic and patient focused organisation. The Health Board are responsible for the direct management of a number of GP Practices and are developing these practices to be gold standard exemplars, creating services that are better able to meet the needs of the local population, easier to access and navigate, and are a rewarding and satisfying place to work.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Practice Nurse who believes in a vision for high quality clinical care and compassion within Primary Care, and who wants to engage in delivering this in St Mark's Dee View Surgery, Connah's Quay.
The successful applicant should already have experience of long-term conditions and working in Primary Care or General Practice.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will perform tasks prescribed and delegated by the GPs and Senior Nurses, working unsupervised to Patient Group Directions, agreed protocols, within an evidence base and within defined competencies.
The main duties of the role include (but are not limited to):
- Undertake chronic disease management clinics, including Asthma, COPD/Spirometry, Diabetes and Chronic Heart Disease.
- Identify, and manage as appropriate; treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition.
- Perform basic nursing tasks such as ear syringing, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs etc
- Assess and care for patients presenting with wounds including the removal of sutures and clips and leg ulcer management
- Participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes; administering injections, ensuring safe vaccine storage and implementing cold chain policy.
- Undertake health screening, surveillance and new-patient screens
- Take pathology samples from patients for analysis (blood, urine etc)
- Assess problems presented opportunistically by patients, dealing with minor illness as well as in minor illness clinics
The role will require flexibility to meet the demands of this large practice and an individual work plan will be agreed with the successful applicant.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Competent in basic nursing duties such as wound management, ear care vaccinations/immunisations, and venepuncture
- Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions
- Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service
- Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure
- Ability to work and adapt to a changing and demanding environment
- Accurate keyboard skills
Desirable
- An understanding of QoF and the GMS Contract
Values
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Understand the need for professional confidentiality
- Flexible, reliable and responsive to change
Experience
Essential
- Previous GP Practice Nurse experience
- Experience of working with GP Clinical IT Systems
- Experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and The Scope of Professional Practice
Desirable
- Some community or primary care nursing experience
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse. Active statutory registration
- Recognised qualification to diploma level or above in areas of chronic disease management
- Demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
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This advert is for Practice Nurse with Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board in Bangor, North Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,557 - £39,631 per annum, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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