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.
Addison Road Medical Practice must ensure that the post holder has access to
appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to
provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on
occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such
as workload and staffing levels:
a. To act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy
providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice
manager
b. To produce the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for
the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
d. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate,
incorporating evidence-based practice
e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
f. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
that promote health and wellbeing
g. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions,
preventing adverse effects to patients health
As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
j. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of
practice
k. To review patient medications to enhance compliance
l. To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter
medications regarding side effects and dosages
m. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
About us
Addison Road Medical Practice is a caring, professional general practice offering excellent support and development within the organisation to both clinical and non-clinical team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Practice Nurse - Job description and person specification
Job title Practice Nurse
Line manager Clinical Partner Non-Clinical Practice Manager
Hours per week 37.5 hours
Salary £25.00 - £28.00 per hour (Dependent on experience)
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.
Addison Road Medical Practice must ensure that the post holder has access to
appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to
provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
Mission statement
Addison Road Medical Practice is a caring, professional general practice offering excellent support and development within the organisation to both clinical and non-clinical team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Practice Nurse - Job description and person specification
Job title Practice Nurse
Line manager Clinical Partner Non-Clinical Practice Manager
Hours per week 37.5 hours
Salary £25.00 - £28.00 per hour (Dependent on experience)
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.
Addison Road Medical Practice must ensure that the post holder has access to
appropriate clinical supervision and an appropriate named individual in the organisation to
provide general advice and support on a day-to-day basis.
Mission statement
Addison Road Medical Practice is a caring, professional general practice offering excellent support and development within the organisation to both clinical and non-clinical team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
Desirable
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Family planning qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of chronic disease management
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
- Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Desirable
- Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
- Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking
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).