Hungerford Medical Centre

Practice Nurse

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Job summary

Job summary

Hungerford Medical Centre are currently recruiting for a Practice Nurse to join our expanding clinical team.

Main duties of the job

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 member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.

About us

Overview of your organisation

Hungerford Medical Centre is a 10,500 patient GP practice on the outskirts of Crewe and we are part of the GHR PCN.

We are a medium sized GP training practice with a variety of skills and experience.

Date posted

17 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4514-23-0000

Job locations

Hungerford Medical Centre

School Crescent

Crewe

CW15HA

Job description

Job responsibilities

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:

To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the Practice Manager.

To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail 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 or work towards 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.

As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.

As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.

To review patient medications to enhance compliance.

To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages.

To co-ordinate or work towards 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 ensure compliance with the Practice Chaperone Policy.

To prioritisehealth 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 the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies.

To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately.

To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.

To be able to or work towards the practice triage system.