Job summary
If you are a General Practice Nurselooking for an exciting new opportunity within a forward-thinking environment,then this may be the role for you.
We are seeking an experienced GeneralPractice Nurse to join our vibrant, patient focused and innovative practice.
Main duties of the job
Toprovide and maintain a high standard of nursing care to the practice populationwith focus in the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presentingwith long-term conditions and acute problems. This includes screening,assessment, treatment and education and taking an active role in supportingthe practice to maximise achievement against local and national targets inrespect of the GMS contract and Enhanced Services.
About us
At eHarleyStreet we arededicated to providing holistic and comprehensive practice management solutionsto enhance the experience for both our colleagues and our patients. During ourtime in practice, weve found that many GPs get distracted from providingexpert clinical care due to dealing with other non-clinical issues such as:
Practicemanagement and administration
Recruitmentand staffing issues
Holiday andsickness cover
Non-clinicalquality control
Financial andbudgeting obligations
We passionately believe that medicalprofessionals should be able to focus on the role that they love and weretrained for that of being a caring clinician offering effective and efficientpatient care.
The bureaucracy and red tape ofmanagement commitments is often frustrating but has become a necessity tomaintain the financial viability of the practice. eHarleyStreet believein liberating GPs and healthcare professionals from this managerial burden toallow their focus to be firmly directed into patient care whilst stillmaintaining current incomes.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse are as follows. On occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within the reasonable scope of the role.
To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the Operations Manager
To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the Operations Manager
To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence=based practice
Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
Provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and NSF
To diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions as required
To review patient medications to enhance compliance
Provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
Co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
Request pathology services and 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
Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with existing legislation
Ensure read codes are used effectively by all member of the nursing team
Ensure appropriate use of the chronic disease registers
To develop, implement, embed and participate in the will woman and well man clinics
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To assists GPs with minor surgery when required
Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
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 the scope of their own practice)
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately
The 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 to patients appropriately
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. - NMC (required)
2. - Primary Care experience
3. - Long term condition management (Diabetes, Asthma, COPD)