Nurse Practitioner

Job summary

This role is a PCN ARR role employed by the PCN but working in a dedicated GP Practice

This role will support the Practice Nurses

Main duties of the job

Manage patients presenting with a range of acute and chronic medical conditions, providing subject matter expert advice

Implement and evaluate individual specialised treatment plans for chronic disease patients

Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to the patients health

Provide specialist clinics such as flu clinics, etc.

Undertake the collection of pathological specimens

Request pathology services as necessary

Process and interpret pathology and other test results as required

Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

Ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively

Maintain chronic disease registers

Develop, implement and embed travel clinics

Be responsible for the implementation of an effective immunisation programme

Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice), reviewing annually as required

Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with local and regional guidance

About us

GP Practice in Thornton Heath with approximately 6000 patients

We have a diverse cohort of patients presenting at this practice