We have an exciting job opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our large nursing team.
They will be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
Main duties of the job
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in reviewing and delivering clinical policy and procedure.
They will also carry out routine treatments in the general clinic such as wound management, ECGs, smears, screenings and immunisations.
Job responsibilities
To provide clinical nursing service and support to other professionals and to patients of the practice including treatment, screening, chronic disease management/QOF and advice within the professional competence of the post holder. Support and work effectively within the clinical team.
All duties will be carried out in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and with regard to the various practice protocols. The nurse is part of a nursing team responsible for ensuring that the practice provides an optimum service of nursing care relevant to the practice population.
Person Specification
Experience
* Working in a primary care environment
* Experience of working autonomously
* Experience of chronic disease management
* Experience of infection prevention and control measuresWorking with SystemOne
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse
* CPR trained
* Post graduate diploma or degree (chronic disease management)
* Family planning qualification
* Nurse prescriber
Knowledge and skills
* Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
* ECGs
* Venepuncture
* Imms
* Chronic Disease Management
* Ability to follow and have knowledge of Clinical Procedures and Policy
* Knowledge of SystemOne and Read Coding
* Strong IT Skills
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.
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