Practice Nurse Medical Practice

Practice Nurse - Newtown Medical Practice

Newtown Medical Practice Newtown, Shropshire / Powys Border

Practice Nurse
(Experienced)

Newtown Medical Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking GP surgery providing high-quality care to over 13,500 patients. Based in modern, purpose-built premises, we work with the latest clinical systems including EMIS Web and Docman 10.

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Practice Nurse to join our supportive multidisciplinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident clinician who enjoys working autonomously while delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

The role is suited to a nurse with significant hands-on experience in primary care, general practice or community nursing, who is comfortable managing patients independently while contributing to a collaborative clinical team.

Why Join Us? Supportive and experienced clinical team Opportunity to work autonomously with strong team support Commitment to patient-centred care and staff development

We welcome applications from experienced nurses seeking a rewarding role within a collaborative, patient-focused practice.

Main Duties

Chronic disease management (e.g. diabetes, asthma, COPD)

Assessment and treatment of minor illness, minor ailments, and injuries

Clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of care

Preventative healthcare and health promotion

Safe clinical decision-making and contribution to policy implementation

Collaborative working within the general practice team

Newtown Medical Practice is based in the market town of Newtown on the beautiful Shropshire/Powys border. Being near the Marches border we have the advantage of an attractive rural environment with good links to the national motorway network providing access to both rural hills and coast in one direction and access to the larger urban areas of Shrewsbury, Chester and Birmingham within a reasonable drive time in the other direction.

Newtown Medical Practice is a friendly, forward-thinking GP surgery providing high-quality care to over 13,600 patients
. We are based in modern, purpose-built premises and use EMIS Web and Docman 10 clinical systems.

The Practice Nurse will deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to the practice population, working both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. The role includes supporting new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals, helping to strengthen integration across primary care, community, secondary, and social care services.

The post-holder will provide care across key clinical areas including chronic disease management, immunisations, cervical screening, infection prevention and control, health promotion, and public health screening programmes. They will also contribute to population health management, supporting initiatives that improve patient access, reduce health inequalities, and enhance health outcomes.

As an integral member of the team, the Practice Nurse will promote clinical best practice, participate in training and professional development, and support the review and implementation of clinical policies and procedures. Appropriate clinical supervision and day-to-day support will be provided by the organisation.

• Registered Adult Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
• Minimum 5 years clinical experience in primary or community care
• Recognised Practice Nurse qualification (degree level)
• Experience in chronic disease management and minor illness
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team
• Post-registration professional development in primary care, long-term condition management (e.g., asthma, diabetes), immunisation, cervical screening, etc.
• Chronic disease management courses or certificates.
• Independent nurse prescriber qualification
• Additional specialist practice nurse experience or training

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Significant hands on nursing experience
• Experience of working in primary care or community

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.