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Job type
Fixed term contract
Location
Hinckley LE10 2SE
Full job description
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and well-being.
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients' health.
To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical-based evidence, NICE, and the NSF.
To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice.
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 oversee the provision of wound care services to patients.
To coordinate the provision of travel medicine services.
To request pathology services as necessary.
To 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 chaperone patients where necessary.
To assist GPs with minor surgery when required.
To prioritise health 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 patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice).
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.).
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual).
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.
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