Practice Nurse - Long term conditions

BrisDoc Healthcare Services

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Job summary

We are seeking a pro-active candidate who will strive to deliver a high standard of patient care.

The main duties of the role include; Diabetes, CVD, Asthma and COPD management.

Although we ideally would like an experienced Practice Nurse who is qualified and experienced in all the long-term conditions above, however, we would welcome applications from nurses who may only have qualifications/experience in one of the specialities.

A qualification in non-medical prescribing would be advantageous.

Previous applicants need not reapply. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once enough suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

This autonomous, evidence based, and patient focused role will see the post holder cover clinical sessions for specific patient groups with long-term conditions. Forming part of a small, supportive, and established team, the post holder will play a crucial role in all aspects of nursing practice and can take lead responsibilities in areas of competency or interest.

The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients, sometimes with complex needs, presenting with long-term conditions and acute problems that occur because of their chronic disease. Meanwhile, ensuring the provision of preventative health care to the practice population.

Together with patients and their carers, the postholder will diagnose, provide specialist intervention, treatment, management, and referral to meet their needs.

The post holder will also be enabled to deliver training and peers support to other members of the team as required.

While working autonomously and potentially in isolation, the post holder will work collaboratively with the wider clinical team (Nurses, Pharmacists, Paramedics, GPs, Consultants, Mental Health Practitioners, Operational Colleagues, and others) to support individual patients and the delivery of the right care first time.

About us

Charlotte Keel Medical Practice has a patient population of approximately 19,500 patients. The Practice is at the vibrant & colourful heart of Bristol's inner city, serving a population from all corners of the world and from all walks of life, and passionately believes in responding to all of our patients' cultural & social agendas. The team is enthusiastic, friendly and place a strong emphasis on a supportive environment.

BrisDoc is a proud provider of NHS Healthcare. We have been delivering 'patient care, by people who care' for over twenty years.

We run an exciting range of Primary Care Services, including an Urgent Care Service, GP Practices, and the Homeless Health Service. This enables BrisDoc to offer excellent healthcare 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to over one million people across Bristol, North Somerset & South Glos.

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Practice Nurse - LTC

Job locations

Charlotte Keel Medical Practice

77 Seymour Road

Bristol

BS5 0UA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide nursing care in a variety of settings by holistic assessment, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care

Provide information, advice and support to patients face to face and via the telephone

Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and wellbeing

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition and who may have complex needs

Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national andlocal policies and practice needs

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 promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

Diagnose and manage both acute and long-term conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods

To provide clinical support to the range of other Health Care Professionals and operational colleagues within the team

To undertake visits to patients homes as required

Compose and ensure robust safety netting and risk management for patients presenting to the service

Make effective referrals to system partners and other care providers to ensure a holistic provision of care for patients needs

To participate in outreach clinics providing healthcare and lifestyle advice to hard-to-reach groups

Promote & participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment

Facilitate and support clinics such as for screening or immunisation

Be responsible for the safe storage and administration of drugs and equipment

Participate in setting and monitoring standards to ensure effective care and the delivery of evidence based practice

Participate in team discussions to ensure and drive best practice, using the best available evidence to provide exemplary world class care to every patient

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide nursing care in a variety of settings by holistic assessment, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care

Provide information, advice and support to patients face to face and via the telephone

Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and wellbeing

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition and who may have complex needs

Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national andlocal policies and practice needs

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 promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly

Diagnose and manage both acute and long-term conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment methods

To provide clinical support to the range of other Health Care Professionals and operational colleagues within the team

To undertake visits to patients homes as required

Compose and ensure robust safety netting and risk management for patients presenting to the service

Make effective referrals to system partners and other care providers to ensure a holistic provision of care for patients needs

To participate in outreach clinics providing healthcare and lifestyle advice to hard-to-reach groups

Promote & participate in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment

Facilitate and support clinics such as for screening or immunisation

Be responsible for the safe storage and administration of drugs and equipment

Participate in setting and monitoring standards to ensure effective care and the delivery of evidence based practice

Participate in team discussions to ensure and drive best practice, using the best available evidence to provide exemplary world class care to every patient

Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge & experience

Essential

  • Degree level education or equivalent professional experience
  • Current NMC or HCPC registration
  • Long Term Condition management qualification or workplace experience and willing to work towards

Desirable

  • Leadership capability, either through a formal management qualification or previous experience
  • Advanced Level (3) Clinical Assessment, Reasoning and Clinical Decision Making (PACR) or equivalent workplace experience and willing to work towards
  • Independent nurse prescribing qualification
  • Training in sexual health and contraception to diploma level
Person Specification

Qualifications, Knowledge & experience

Essential

  • Degree level education or equivalent professional experience
  • Current NMC or HCPC registration
  • Long Term Condition management qualification or workplace experience and willing to work towards

Desirable

  • Leadership capability, either through a formal management qualification or previous experience
  • Advanced Level (3) Clinical Assessment, Reasoning and Clinical Decision Making (PACR) or equivalent workplace experience and willing to work towards
  • Independent nurse prescribing qualification
  • Training in sexual health and contraception to diploma level

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).

Employer details

Employer name

BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Address

Charlotte Keel Medical Practice

77 Seymour Road

Bristol

BS5 0UA


Employer's website

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


Employer details

Employer name

BrisDoc Healthcare Services

Address

Charlotte Keel Medical Practice

77 Seymour Road

Bristol

BS5 0UA


Employer's website

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


For questions about the job, contact:

People Team Coordinator

Ann Price

Workwithus@brisdoc.org

01179370900

Date posted

05 March 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

Practice Nurse - LTC

Job locations

Charlotte Keel Medical Practice

77 Seymour Road

Bristol

BS5 0UA


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