Practice Nurse - Oak Tree Surgery

We invite applications from the newly qualified (Band
5) to experienced nurses (Band
6) and our salary range of £31 516 - £41 437 reflects that. Our pay scales closely mirror A4C scales. We will consider applicants for a Job Share as well as a candidate seeking a full time post.

Oak Tree Surgery is seeking a motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly primary care team. This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care within a busy GP practice, including chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical screening, wound care, and health promotion.

You will work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, and administrative staff to support patient wellbeing and preventative care, while contributing to quality improvement within the practice.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Strong communication and clinical skills
• Primary care experience desirable but not essential

We offer a supportive team environment, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful difference in the local community.

• Delivering chronic disease management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD) – training provided
• Cervical cytology screening
• Childhood and adult immunisations
• Wound care and dressings
• Health promotion and lifestyle advice
• Supporting QI and preventative health initiatives
• Contributing to clinical audits and service development

Oak Tree Surgery is an EMIS practice in a modern building with ample parking and easy access to the M4, the Vale of Glamorgan Heritage Coast and the Brecon Beacons. We enjoy working closely with our neighbouring practices as part of Pen Y Bont Health Limited.

The Practice Nurse is responsible for delivering high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients registered at Oak Tree Surgery. Working as part of a multidisciplinary primary care team, the post-holder will provide holistic care, support long‑term condition management, promote health and wellbeing, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives within the practice.

• Clinical Duties
  • Deliver chronic disease management clinics (e.g., diabetes, asthma, COPD, hypertension) – training provided
  • Administer childhood and adult immunisations in accordance with national guidance
  • Undertake cervical cytology screening
  • Provide wound care management, including dressings and suture removal
  • Carry out health checks and other preventative health screenings
  • Perform travel health assessments and vaccinations (where trained)
  • Provide lifestyle advice and health promotion interventions
  • Recognise and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns
  • Maintain accurate, contemporaneous patient records in line with professional standards
  • Assist in the delivery of research projects – training provided
• Patient Care & Communication
  • Deliver patient‑centred care that respects dignity, diversity, and confidentiality
  • Provide clear health education and self‑management support
  • Communicate effectively with patients, carers, and the wider healthcare team
  • Support patients in shared decision‑making about their care
• Quality & Governance
  • Contribute to QI projects and enhanced service delivery
  • Participate in clinical audit and quality improvement initiatives
  • Maintain compliance with infection prevention and control policies
  • Work within NMC Code and professional scope of practice
  • Participate in significant event analysis and learning processes
• Team Working
  • Work collaboratively with GPs, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff
  • Support mentoring and supervision of junior staff or students where appropriate
  • Attend and contribute to practice meetings

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration
• Competence in immunisations and cervical cytology (or willingness to train)
• Experience in long‑term condition management (or willingness to train)
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Experience in primary care
• Experience with EMIS clinical system
• Independent prescribing qualification

The post‑holder will be supported in maintaining professional registration and continuing professional development (CPD). Opportunities to develop specialist interests aligned with practice needs will be encouraged.

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of working in primary care

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.

£31,516 to £41,437 a year (pro rata if part time)