To 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.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for various clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, well women and well men clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in reviewing and delivering clinical policies and procedures.
Main duties of the job
In addition to primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:
* Perform venepuncture
* Request pathology tests and process results, advising patients accordingly
* Understand the importance of evidence-based practice
* Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policies
* Record accurate clinical notes
* Work within own scope of practice and know when to refer to GPs
* Perform chaperone procedures
* Administer immunisations (routine, childhood, travel)
* Manage chronic diseases such as Asthma, COPD, Diabetes
* Provide travel medicine services
* Possess broad knowledge of clinical governance
* Be aware of public health issues in the local area
* Be aware of issues within the wider health arena
* Understand health promotion strategies
Skills
* Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
* Effective time management (planning and organising)
* Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
* Good interpersonal skills
* Problem-solving and analytical skills
* Ability to follow clinical policies and procedures
About us
Friendly and welcoming team with a good working environment and collaborative staff. Modern, purpose-built premises with parking. Servicing 8,500 patients in a mixed urban/rural setting.
Job responsibilities
* Venepuncture
* Request and process pathology tests, advise patients
* Implement evidence-based practice
* Understand PGDs and related policies
* Record clinical notes accurately
* Work within scope and refer to GPs as needed
* Perform chaperone procedures
* Administer immunisations (routine, childhood, travel)
* Manage chronic diseases (Asthma, COPD, Diabetes)
* Provide travel medicine services
* Knowledge of clinical governance
* Awareness of local public health issues
* Knowledge of wider health issues
* Implement health promotion strategies
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GP Practice / Primary Care Experience Essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A disclosure check will be required to identify any previous criminal convictions.
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