Practice Nurse

Job Description

Job Title: Locum Practice Nurse (Maternity Cover)
Location: Newport Area South Wales
Working Pattern: 23 days per week (flexible)
Contract Type: Locum / Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Job Summary

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 23 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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Person Specification

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 SystmOne)

• Up-to-date mandatory training

Whats on Offer

• Flexible working days (23 days per week)

• Supportive and welcoming team environment

• Competitive locum rates

• Opportunity to work within a well-established GP practice