Are you passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centred care in a dynamic and supportive environment?
Medicus Health Partners (MHP), the largest GP partnership in Enfield, is seeking a skilled and dedicated General Practice Nurse to join our vibrant team.
In this role, you'll be at the forefront of patient care, supporting individuals in managing long-term conditions, promoting health and well-being, and delivering essential nursing services such as immunisations, wound care, and cervical cytology. You'll have the chance to enhance your skills, contribute to service development, and play a vital role in shaping the future of primary care in Enfield.
We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work environment that values professional growth and work-life balance. Join us and be part of a team where your contributions are valued, and your potential is nurtured. Together, we can make a difference.
Main Duties of the Job As a General Practice Nurse at Medicus Health Partners, you will play a pivotal role in supporting patients to lead healthier lives through preventative care, health education, and management of long-term conditions. Your daily duties will include:
Providing vaccinations, conducting cervical cytology, delivering wound care, and offering advice on family planning and travel health.
Assessing and supporting patients with mental health needs.
Assisting with minor surgery sessions.
Delivering patient-centred care in line with national guidelines.
Empowering patients to take control of their health and well-being through self-care strategies and personalised treatment plans.
Collaboration is at the heart of this role, as you will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless care. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to quality improvement initiatives and benefit from ongoing professional development within a supportive and forward-thinking organisation.
About Us Medicus Health Partners (MHP) is the largest GP Partnership in Enfield, providing high-quality care to over 93,000 patients across 9 sites. With a workforce of over 250 staff, we are dedicated to delivering innovative and patient-centred healthcare.
Job Responsibilities Clinical Practice Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being.
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition.
Identify and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage healthy living and self-care.
Deliver opportunistic health promotion.
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication.
Assess and care for patients presenting with uncomplicated wounds.
Support and advise women regarding family planning needs.
Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes.
Advise and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad.
Assist senior practitioners in providing minor-surgery sessions.
Communication Utilise sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
Anticipate barriers to communication and take action to improve communication.
Act as an advocate for patients and colleagues.
Delivering a Quality Service Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Produce accurate records of patient consultations.
Deliver care according to the NSF and NICE guidelines.
Participate in quality governance systems.
Evaluate patient responses to health care provision.
Team Working Work as an effective and responsible team member.
Participate in team activities to improve patient care.
Management of Risk Manage and assess risk within areas of responsibility.
Monitor work areas to ensure safety.
Utilising Information Use technology for management and communication.
Manage information searches for patient conditions.
Learning and Development Act as a mentor to students.
Assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.
Equality and Diversity Promote diversity and quality of opportunity.
Support individuals in exercising their rights.
Person Specification Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of needs of patients with long-term conditions.
Communication skills, both written and verbal.
Qualifications Registered Nurse (RN) with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).
Post-registration experience.
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Medical Practices
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