Practice Nurse

Job summary

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 a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

We are particularly keen to talk with nurses who have an interest in respiratory conditions. We are open to full time and part time hours.

Main duties of the job

• support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing [or supporting the implementation of] audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
• produce [or support the production of] the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
• develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
• assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
• develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
• implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
• to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
• review patient medications to enhance compliance
• provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
• co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
• request pathology services and process pathology results as required
• maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
• ensure clinical codes are used effectively
• ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
• ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

About us

Why should you work at Langport Surgery?

People enjoy working here. We know that because the team tell us they feel well supported and able to contribute to the running of the practice and their opinions are valued. We are a happy team of hardworking people all pulling together to provide the best possible service to our population.

We are well regarded in the community. Our patients appreciate the service we provide. We receive a plentiful supply of feedback from patients to endorse this and we have an active Patient Participation Group.

We all have a sense of humour, and we share the same underpinning values to deliver a professional and safe service to our population of patients.

We are committed to developing and improving quality. We have a strong focus on training and development, and we equip our team with the skills and knowledge to be successful.

Langport is a beautiful place with a good old fashioned community feel. There are some wonderful lunchtime walks along the river and through the town. Team members often go for walks (or runs) together at lunchtime across the Somerset levels.

Langport Surgery is a large, stable and happy team of 70+ people. There are 6 GP Partners and salaried GPs. We have Nurse Practitioners and paramedics and a PA working alongside the GPs as well as a highly skilled Nursing and HCA team plus Dispensary, Reception and Admin teams.