Practice Nurse

Job Title: Locum Practice Nurse (Maternity Cover)
Location: Newport Area, South Wales
Working Pattern: 2–3 days per week (flexible)
Contract Type: Locum / Temporary (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Locum Practice Nurse to join a friendly and supportive GP practice in the Newport area of South Wales. This is a maternity cover position offering 2–3 days per week, with flexibility on working days.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care, primarily through treatment room duties and supporting the management of long-term conditions.

Treatment Room Duties

• Wound care and dressings (including complex wounds)
• Immunisations and vaccinations (including childhood and travel vaccines where applicable)
• Cervical cytology (smear tests)
• Blood pressure monitoring and NHS health checks
• Phlebotomy
• ECG recording
• Infection prevention and control procedures

Long-Term Condition Management

• Supporting reviews for patients with chronic conditions such as:
  Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, Hypertension
• Monitoring, patient education, and lifestyle advice
• Assisting with care planning and documentation

Essential

• Practice Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Previous experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting
• Competent in treatment room skills including immunisations and cytology
• Experience in managing or supporting long-term condition reviews
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Chronic disease management qualifications or training
• Experience using GP clinical systems (e.g., EMIS, Systm One)
• Up-to-date mandatory training

• Flexible working days (2–3 days per week)
• Supportive and welcoming team environment
• Competitive locum rates
• Opportunity to work within a well-established GP practice