Job summary
We are looking for a Clinical Nurse Specialist for Menopause to work in collaboration with our experienced Womens Health Clinical team to provide specialist advice, support and education in relation to all aspects of the Menopause.
The post holder will act as an autonomous nurse practitioner who has the ability to be able to manage clinical situations with the support of the Womens Health Team.
They will be involved in the assessment, planning and implementation of management plans from initial presentation.
They will be actively involved in monitoring and developing the service across the practice promoting a high standard of care which is both safe and effective.
We offer excellent learning and development opportunities, a competitive salary and leave allowance
At FortHouse, career development and education is encouraged by our team of GP's, AdvancedNurse Practitioner, Advanced Paramedics, Practice Nurses and Pharmacists. We offer a supportiveenvironment to learn and develop your scope of practice by external courses orin-house training.
Main duties of the job
The role of the nurse specialist in menopause is defined to take into account the need to:
Provide clinical expertise, specialist advice and support to women undergoing the menopause either face to face or via telephone, ensuring that the provision of excellent evidence-based nursing care is maintained.
Conducting through assessments of patients experiencing menopausal related symptoms, considering the physical, emotional and psychological impact to patients quality of life.
Develop and implement personalised care plans tailored to address the unique needs and concerns of each patient.
Provide advice on hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options, discussing benefits, risks, and alternatives with patients
Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure holistic care for menopausal individuals, addressing both physical and mental health aspects
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
Participate in practice audit as directed by the Clinical Lead/Practice Manager.
Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care.
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice.
About us
Fort House is a friendly, supportive, professional GP practice with a fantastic reputation. Voted one of the best practices in Surrey (Patient Choice) in 2021.
In February 2022 we moved to a new development at Walton Community Hospital giving us the exciting opportunity to grow our workforce and expand our patient services.
We offer excellent learning and development opportunities, a competitive salary and leave allowance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
1. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver safe and high quality care.
2. Carries out clinical practice at an advanced level using expert clinical skills, critical judgements & knowledge to deliver appropriate and safe care.
3. Delivery of care in line with NICE guidelines and Surrey PAD and evidence-based care
4. Triage and treat patients, performing specialist assessment of their needs and make referrals as necessary to other members of the primary community and secondary health care teams as appropriate.
5. Co-ordinate the planning and delivery of care ensuring patients and carers/relatives are involved.
6. Prescribing and reviewing medication that is appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with latest evidence-based practice, national and practice protocols and within the scope of qualified practice. Works within the local guidelines, Surrey PAD
7. Request diagnostic investigations and interpret within agreed protocols x-ray, blood tests, scans, etc.
8. Assess, diagnose and treat patients in practice premises or their own home who require medical attention and/or refer to appropriate agency.
9. Refers patients to other members of the multi-disciplinary practice teams, secondary care organisations and other organisations as necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
10. Non-medical prescriber - V300
11. Masters level qualification