Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

- To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policysupporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance tothe practice manager- To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practicemanager- To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for thefrail and housebound patients registered at the practice- To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate,incorporating evidence-based practice- To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes- To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients thatpromote health and wellbeing- To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions,preventing adverse effects to patients health- As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical basedevidence, NICE and the NSF- As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions- To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope ofpractice- To review patient medications to enhance compliance- To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-countermedications regarding side effects and dosages- To coordinate the provision of travel medicine services- To request pathology services and process pathology results as required- To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary,referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required- To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation- To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team- To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers- To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics- To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics- To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately- To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies- To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs- To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children- To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-countermedicines (within own scope of practice)- To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately(vulnerable patients etc.)- To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task iswithin the scope of practice of the individual)- To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• - Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
• - Other typical things (such as DBS, right to work etc.)
• - Experience in chronic disease management inc diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory
• conditions.
• - Previous Practice Nurse experience
• - Qualified smear taker
• - Imms/Vacs trained, inc childhood imms.

Desirable

• - Experience using EMIS
• - Diabetes qualification
• - Asthma/COPD qualification experience
• - Travel Health
• - V300 prescriber

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Giffard Drive Surgery

Address

68 Giffard Drive

Farnborough

Hampshire

GU14 8QB

Employer's website

https://www.giffarddrivesurgery.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)