Practice Nurse
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Job summary
The post holder will work as part of the Health Centre Team in collaboration with the general practitioners and develop an effective, quality driven practice nurse service. The post holder will promote integrated nursing practice within the wider nursing team underpinned by the development of evidence-based practice guidelines, for shared delivery of care to the whole practice population. Further, to ensure clinical effectiveness by monitoring of key quality markers relating to guidelines
Main duties of the job
Practice independently in accordance with NMC code of conduct and with reference to practice guidelines, appropriately referring to GPs.
To receive and assess emergency patients and any incoming medical queries either by phone or face to face appointment and either treat or refer as appropriate.
Management of chronic diseases, in particular disease areas of Asthma and COPD and dressing suture removal, ear syringing, management of minor illnesses, vaccinations, immunisations, treatment of warts and verrucae either with or without liquid nitrogen etc following relevant training and in the absence of nursing colleagues. any area as per procedure with training guidance.
To encourage health promotion and life-style counselling of patients as appropriate.
Ensure continuation of own personal and professional development facilitated by utilisation of clinical supervision networks.
Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary.
About us
We are an exciting training Practice committed to the delivery of high quality patient care through utilising a diverse range of skills appropriate to the needs of the practice population.
We offer a nurturing environment to support the learning and development of all of our staff. The practice offers staff the opportunity to experience a wide range of clinical management techniques and presentations. With the support of senior clinicians, we utilise best practice & innovative technologies to enhance the outcomes for our patients.
You would be joining a great team where your commitment will be valued, your skills respected and your ambition rewarded.
Details
Date posted
15 May 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£35,000 to £40,000 a year Dependent on Experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
W0003-24-0005
Job locations
Keresley Green Medical Centre
Bennetts Road South
Coventry
CV6 2FL
Park Leys Medical Practice
Bennetts Road North
Keresley End
Coventry
CV7 8LA
Park Leys Medical Practice
Coventry Road
Fillongley
Coventry
CV7 8EQ
Employer details
Employer name
Coventry North Primary Care Network
Address
Keresley Green Medical Centre
Bennetts Road South
Coventry
CV6 2FL
Employer's website
https://www.parkleysmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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