Long Furlong Medical Centre

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

We are looking for a part nurse working 16 - 20 hours per week with experience in diabetes care to join our nursing team.

Main duties of the job

The successful applicant would be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services care to the practice population with experience in diabetes care. Supported by the senior nurse within the practice they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing on supporting patients including monitoring of long term conditions, health prevention and screening activities.

About us

As a practice we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We recognise patients as individuals with wants and needs and also as part of a family and the wider community. We aim to care for our patients whatever their problem may be in a compassionate and confidential manner.

As a practice we want to embrace opportunities to deliver services based in the local community wherever possible.

We recognise that the NHS has limited funds, so want to work with patients to prioritise and champion the services they need and to be able to set up new and innovative services.

We will work across regional and national organisations to ensure best care for our patients.

The only way to deliver this is to have a motivated, well trained and supported health care team who are fulfilled in their work.

Date posted

22 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4364-23-0008

Job locations

45 Loyd Close

Abingdon

Oxon

OX14 1XR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key responsibilities

Clinical practice

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being

Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition

Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care

Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and encourage principles of self-care

Assess and care for patients presenting with uncomplicated wounds

Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions

Assist senior practitioners in providing minor-surgery sessions

Delivering a quality service

Ensure you have the required clinical and behavioural competencies to perform your role to a high standard

Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)

Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures

Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality

Deliver care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence-based care

Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation

Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities

Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients

Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs is undertaken. Where appropriate, oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements

Undertake mandatory and statutory training

Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines

Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all

Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice

Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within the workplace, including fire procedures. Follow procedures to report any concerns identified