Practice Nurse (Chronic Disease / Respiratory) - Ilminster, Somerset
Symphony Healthcare Services is hiring a Practice Nurse with Chronic Disease / Respiratory (COPD & Asthma) experience for The Meadows Surgery, Ilminster, Somerset. This is a part-time, 20 hours per week, 12-month fixed-term maternity cover, starting ASAP. Salary: £39,146–£41,851 per annum (pro rata for part time).
Overview
Role: Practice Nurse with Chronic Disease / Respiratory qualification and experience. Location: The Meadows Surgery, Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9FE. Status: Fixed-term, 12 months, part-time (20 hours/week).
Main duties
* Assist the practice team to deliver effective management of patient needs.
* Manage nursing care of patients with chronic disease using recall systems; input data for recall, screening, and contract purposes.
* Contribute to development of policies, protocols, and guidelines within the practice.
* Aid in implementing new initiatives in chronic disease management services.
* Support integrated services within Primary Care and multidisciplinary working.
Qualifications
Essential
* Registered first level nurse
* Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development
Desirable
* Mentor/teaching qualification
* Clinical Supervision Training and experience
Experience
Essential
* At least 2 years recent nursing experience with patients with chronic conditions
* Auditing
* Quality Improvement (QI)
Desirable
* Health-needs assessment
* Research
* Knowledge of EMIS/SystemOne and Ardens
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
* Management of patients with chronic diseases
* Management of patients with complex needs
* Local and national health policy awareness
* TEPs review
* Strong written and verbal communication
* Ability to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
* Negotiation and conflict management
* Resource management
Desirable
* Clinical examination skills (PACR)
* Non-Medical Prescribing (NMP)
* Change management
Other information
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS): This post is subject to DBS disclosure checks. UK registration required. Pension options: NHS or NEST; salary sacrifice schemes and flexible/home/office-based working where appropriate.
Employer
Employer: Symphony Healthcare Services Limited. Location: The Meadows Surgery, Canal Way, Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9FE. Website: https://www.symphonyhealthcareservices.com/
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