Practice Nurse

Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated and reliable Practice Nurse with excellent communication and clinical skills to join our well-established, friendly and innovative practice. As a practice nurse you will play a key role in providing patient centred care, including:

• Administering vaccinations, immunisations, and travel health advice
• Child immunisations
• Providing wound care, dressings, and other minor procedures
• Supporting health promotion and lifestyle advice initiatives

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a compassionate and motivated individual with the following qualifications and skills:

• Registered Nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
• Previous experience in a primary care or general practice setting is desirable but not essential as training will be provided
• Chronic disease management ie Diabetes, Respiratory etc advantage but not essential as training will be provided
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A patient-focused approach and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Good timekeeping essential

About us
About us:

• 14200 patients
• 2 attractive, purpose-built surgeries (Avicenna and Oakdale Medical Centres)
• 3 GP Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 2 Nurses, 1 HCSW, 2 Phlebotomist, 4 Independent Prescriber Pharmacists and 1 Pharmacy Technician. We also have an excellent Administration Team
• EMIS
• An appointment system that promotes continuity of care and flexible access
• GP training practice

Job responsibilities
We offer:

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Company pension
• Free parking
• No weekend work

Qualifications
Essential

• Registered nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration
• Previous experience in primary care or general practice setting is desirable but not essential as training will be provided

Desirable

• Registered nurse (RGN) with current NMC registration

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Blackwood Medical Group
Address: Avicenna Medical Centre, Blackwood Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, Gwent, NP12 2YU, United Kingdom
Employer's website: http://www.blackwoodmedicalgroup.wales.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Practice Manager, Tania Jones, tania.jones14@wales.nhs.uk

Details
Date posted: 30 September 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: Depending on experience, £16.50 - £18.50 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Reference number: A5213-26-0004
Job locations: Avicenna Medical Centre, Blackwood Road, Pontllanfraith, Blackwood, Gwent, NP12 2YU, United Kingdom; Oakdale Medical Centre, Central Buildings, Oakdale, BLACKWOOD, Gwent, NP12 0LR, United Kingdom

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.