Job Summary
Plas Meddyg Surgery in North Wales is a dynamic and patient focused organisation.
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.
The successful applicant should ideally 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
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 blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, phlebotomy etc.
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, cervical samples etc).
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.
About Us
If you relish working for a dynamic team and have a passion to help others, Plas Meddyg Surgery has all the right ingredients. The largest surgery in Central and South Denbighshire, we are a training practice providing a full range of primary, care services to population of around 11,000 patients.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged clinicians at all levels
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Details
Date posted
13 February 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£31,516 to £38,364 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A
Job locations
Station Road
Ruthin
Denbigshire
LL15 1BP
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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 blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, phlebotomy etc.
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, cervical samples etc).
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.
Job Description
Job responsibilities
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 blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, phlebotomy etc.
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, cervical samples etc).
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.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
Skills
Essential criteria
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
Experience
Essential criteria
Previous GP Practice Nurse experience
Experience of working with GP Clinical IT Systems
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered General Nurse. Active statutory registration
Recognised qualification to diploma level or above in areas of chronic disease management
Demonstrable commitment to professional development
Values
Essential criteria
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Understand the need for professional confidentiality
Flexible, reliable and responsive to change to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
Desirable criteria
An understanding of QAIF and the GMS Contract
Assess problems presented opportunistically by patients, dealing with minor illness as well as in minor illness clinics.
Some community or primary care nursing experience
Ability to speak Welsh
Person Specification
Essential
Skills
Essential criteria
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
Experience
Essential criteria
Previous GP Practice Nurse experience
Experience of working with GP Clinical IT Systems
Qualifications
Essential criteria
Registered General Nurse. Active statutory registration
Recognised qualification to diploma level or above in areas of chronic disease management
Demonstrable commitment to professional development
Values
Essential criteria
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Understand the need for professional confidentiality
Flexible, reliable and responsive to change to meet the needs of the service
Desirable
Desirable criteria
An understanding of QAIF and the GMS Contract
Assess problems presented opportunistically by patients, dealing with minor illness as well as in minor illness clinics.
Some community or primary care nursing experience
Ability to speak Welsh
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Plas Meddyg Surgery
Address
Station Road
Ruthin
Denbigshire
LL15 1BP
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Employer details
Employer name
Plas Meddyg Surgery
Address
Station Road
Ruthin
Denbigshire
LL15 1BP
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