Band 6 Practice Nurse

Job Title:

Band 6 Practice Nurse

Location:

Pontardawe Primary Care Centre
Salary:
Band 6

Hours:

Full time/ Part Time

Job Summary:

This job description is for a highly skilled and experienced Band 6 Practice Nurse who will be responsible for delivering high-quality nursing care and running a range of clinics, including cervical screening, wound care, hypertension, and vaccination clinics.

You will play a vital role in promoting health and wellbeing within the community, working collaboratively with the wider primary care team to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.

• Cervical Screening Clinics
  :
  Conducting smear tests in accordance with NHS Cervical Screening Programme guidelines.
• Wound Care Clinics
  :
  Providing assessment, treatment, and management of acute and chronic wounds, including post-operative care.
• General Nursing Clinics
  :
  Managing minor illnesses, health promotion, and chronic disease monitoring.
• 24-Hour Blood Pressure (BP) Clinics
  :
  Fitting and interpreting ambulatory BP monitors.
• Hypertension Clinics
  :
  Monitoring and supporting patients with high blood pressure, including medication reviews in collaboration with GPs.
• Baby Clinics
  :
  Assisting in childhood immunisations and providing parental support.
• Vaccination Clinics
  :
  Administering routine and seasonal vaccinations, including COVID-19, Influenza, Shingles, B12, and Pneumococcal.

• Registered Nurse (RN) qualification with valid NMC registration.
• Evidence of post-registration training and clinical experience relevant to the role.
• Accredited training in cervical screening (NHS Cervical Screening Programme).
• Proficiency in wound care management, including the use of dressings and compression bandaging.
• Competence in vaccination administration, including knowledge of anaphylaxis management and resuscitation procedures.
• Experience in hypertension monitoring, including the fitting and interpretation of ambulatory BP monitors.
• Experience in running long-term condition management clinics.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to educate and support patients.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

• Experience working in a GP practice or primary care setting.
• Additional qualifications in long-term conditions management (e.g., diabetes, asthma, or COPD).
• Prescriber qualification (V150 or V300) or willingness to work towards this.

• Competitive NHS salary in line with Agenda for Change Band 6.
• NHS Pension Scheme.
• Continuous professional development opportunities, including training and mentorship.
• Supportive and friendly team environment.

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