Job summary
Auckland Medical Group are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Chronic Disease Nurse.
The post holder will provide and maintain a high standard of chronic disease management for patients with chronic diseases, which includes the diagnosis, monitoring and developement of individual management plans and agreeing these as appropriate with the patient and other health professionals.
The post is for 24 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
To join our nursing team and be responsible for chronic disease management of our patients.
The successful applicant must have excellent communication skills and flexibility is imperative due to the nature of the role
About us
A busy teaching/dispensing practice
with over 15950 patients based over 3 sites. We have 6 partners, 2 salaried GPS, 4 nurse
practitioners, 9 practice nurses, 2 nursing associates, 3 HCA, 1 phlebotomist, an in house pharmacy team and a good team of admin and
receptionists.
CQC good
friendly supportive team
Good holiday package and access to NHS pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Identifying significant
abnormalities using a holistic approach to history taking and observation
and assessment of physical systems
- Diagnosis, monitoring and
development of individual management plans; agreeing these as appropriate
with the patient and other health professionals
- Understand the aims of management
and the pharmacological treatments for chronic diseases
- Initiate, perform and interpret
diagnostic procedures as appropriate for chronic disease management
- Support recall procedures,
appropriate literature and health promotion, and audit
- Maximise Quality Outcomes Framework
income
Management of Medicines
- Diagnose
and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug-and
nondrug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
- Prescribe and review medication for
therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance
with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and
within scope of practice.
- Provide
information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication
regimes, side-effects and interactions
- Work with patients in order to support compliance with, and adherence to,
prescribed treatments
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Identifying significant
abnormalities using a holistic approach to history taking and observation
and assessment of physical systems
- Diagnosis, monitoring and
development of individual management plans; agreeing these as appropriate
with the patient and other health professionals
- Understand the aims of management
and the pharmacological treatments for chronic diseases
- Initiate, perform and interpret
diagnostic procedures as appropriate for chronic disease management
- Support recall procedures,
appropriate literature and health promotion, and audit
- Maximise Quality Outcomes Framework
income
Management of Medicines
- Diagnose
and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating both drug-and
nondrug-based treatment methods into a management plan.
- Prescribe and review medication for
therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance
with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and
within scope of practice.
- Provide
information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication, medication
regimes, side-effects and interactions
- Work with patients in order to support compliance with, and adherence to,
prescribed treatments
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Recognized qualification/training is Chronic disease, Asthma/COPD/Diabetes.
- A commitment to professional developement.
- Keyboard and computer skills
Desirable
- Nurse prescribing qualification
- Experience of Systm1
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered General Nurse
- Recognized qualification/training is Chronic disease, Asthma/COPD/Diabetes.
- A commitment to professional developement.
- Keyboard and computer skills
Desirable
- Nurse prescribing qualification
- Experience of Systm1
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).
