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.
Main duties of the job
The core
responsibilities of the Practice Nurse are as follows. On occasion, there may
be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within the
reasonable scope of the role.
To support
the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy
To assess
the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate,
incorporating evidence based practice
Implement
and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that
promote health and wellbeing
To
identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term
conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
Provide
routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence,
NICE and NSF
To
diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions as required
To review
patient medications to enhance compliance
Co-ordinate
the provision of travel medicine services
Maintain
accurate clinical records in conjunction with existing legislation
Ensure
read codes are used effectively by all member of the nursing team
Ensure
appropriate use of the chronic disease registers
Prioritise
health issues and intervene appropriately
To support
the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
Recognise,
assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
To
implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
About us
Sandford Surgery is a small , friendly NHS practice located in the Parish of Sandford, about a mile from Wareham and7 miles from Poole.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the
core responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to;
1.
Develop
and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the
audit cycle
2.
Develop,
review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with Lead Practice Nurse/National
Nursing Lead
3.
Support
all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary
4.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
5.
Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve
patient care
6.
Continually
review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives
where appropriate
7.
Participate
in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach
8.
Coordinate
the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patients
needs
9.
Lead the
planning and implementation of changes withing the nursing team, enhancing the
provision of services to patients
10.
Support
the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies
and protocols, ensuring conformance to existing legislation
Job description
Job responsibilities
In addition to the
core responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to;
1.
Develop
and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the
audit cycle
2.
Develop,
review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with Lead Practice Nurse/National
Nursing Lead
3.
Support
all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary
4.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
5.
Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve
patient care
6.
Continually
review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives
where appropriate
7.
Participate
in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach
8.
Coordinate
the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patients
needs
9.
Lead the
planning and implementation of changes withing the nursing team, enhancing the
provision of services to patients
10.
Support
the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies
and protocols, ensuring conformance to existing legislation
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working within Primary Care
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Requesting pathology tests and processing results
- Understanding requirement of PGDs and associated policies
- Womens health (cytology, contraception, etc)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Chronic disease management (Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, etc)
- Travel Medicine
- Spirometry
- Experience in infection prevention and control
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working within Primary Care
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals
- Requesting pathology tests and processing results
- Understanding requirement of PGDs and associated policies
- Womens health (cytology, contraception, etc)
- Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
- Chronic disease management (Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, etc)
- Travel Medicine
- Spirometry
- Experience in infection prevention and control
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).