Job summary
We are looking for a Long Term Conditions Nurse to join our team. The role is part time working 22.5 hours per week. The role includes working on site with face to face and telephone consultations, plus the option for some home working. There is some flexibility with the working pattern.
At The Blandford Group Practice, we continually strive to create a workplace culture that parallels our core values focusing on ethical attitude, open communication, and strategic & continuous self-development. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace that empowers our team to work collaboratively to complete their best work for the benefit of the local community.
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
To provide and maintain
a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing
assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare
team.
The duties will include all tasks
normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and in addition any roles agreed
between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current
training.
About us
- 23,500 patients
- 11 partners
- 4 Advanced Nurse Practitioners
- 3 Paramedics
- Training & Dispensing Practice
- One practice, one PCN
- Wellbeing team
- High QOF achieving
- Enhanced sickness pay (once completed probation)
- Enrolment into the NHS pension
- Free parking at all sites
- Eyecare Vouchers
- Annual pay review
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the delivery of the Ageing
Well programme by delivering clinical care to patients and working in
partnership with other PCN staff to ensure the program is successful.
- Assist in and perform routine tasks
related to patient care
- New Patient Medicals recognise health
promotion opportunities and refer to clinic/colleagues where appropriate
- Process data using System One
- Work closely with a range of internal
and external partners to deliver the Ageing Well program.
- Work with other health care
professionals to monitor and manage the treatment of Chronic Diseases.
- Conduct respiratory, Cardiac and
diabetic assessments and reviews.
- Review medication for therapeutic
effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with
evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols for patients with
Chronic Disease.
- Provide information and advice on
prescribed or over the counter medication on medication regimes, side effects
and interactions. Prescribe when necessary.
- Running well person clinics and health
promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on
diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise.
Facilitate change. Give brief
interventional support and refer as appropriate.
- Work professionally carrying out all
duties commensurate with the role and in line with NMC Code of Professional
Conduct and the Scope of Professional Practice
- Keep up to date with mandatory training
including safeguarding and data confidentiality etc.
- Apply infection control measures in the
practice according to the practice/local/national guidelines.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To support the delivery of the Ageing
Well programme by delivering clinical care to patients and working in
partnership with other PCN staff to ensure the program is successful.
- Assist in and perform routine tasks
related to patient care
- New Patient Medicals recognise health
promotion opportunities and refer to clinic/colleagues where appropriate
- Process data using System One
- Work closely with a range of internal
and external partners to deliver the Ageing Well program.
- Work with other health care
professionals to monitor and manage the treatment of Chronic Diseases.
- Conduct respiratory, Cardiac and
diabetic assessments and reviews.
- Review medication for therapeutic
effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with
evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols for patients with
Chronic Disease.
- Provide information and advice on
prescribed or over the counter medication on medication regimes, side effects
and interactions. Prescribe when necessary.
- Running well person clinics and health
promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on
diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise.
Facilitate change. Give brief
interventional support and refer as appropriate.
- Work professionally carrying out all
duties commensurate with the role and in line with NMC Code of Professional
Conduct and the Scope of Professional Practice
- Keep up to date with mandatory training
including safeguarding and data confidentiality etc.
- Apply infection control measures in the
practice according to the practice/local/national guidelines.
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a general practice environment
- Experience of working in Long Term Conditions
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Car driver/clean licence.
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Respects patient confidentiality
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to make effective relationships with others.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Numeracy skills.
- Excellent keyboard and computer skills.
- Excellent communication skills
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
- Pleasant and articulate.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to work in a changing environment.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise own workload.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Valid registration with the NMC
Person Specification
Experience
Desirable
- Previous experience in a general practice environment
- Experience of working in Long Term Conditions
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Car driver/clean licence.
- Motivated and enthusiastic
- Respects patient confidentiality
- Good interpersonal skills, ability to make effective relationships with others.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Numeracy skills.
- Excellent keyboard and computer skills.
- Excellent communication skills
Qualities and Attributes
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
- Pleasant and articulate.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Able to work in a changing environment.
- Able to use own initiative.
- Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise own workload.
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Valid registration with the NMC
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
