The primary responsibility of this role is to support medical personnel in delivering comprehensive care to patients at Willows Medical Practice. This includes providing treatment, preventive care, screening, and patient education in alignment with the practice's commitment to high-quality healthcare.
Job Summary:
The primary responsibility of this role is to support medical personnel in delivering comprehensive care to patients at Willows Medical Practice. This includes providing treatment, preventive care, screening, and patient education in alignment with the practice's commitment to high-quality healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Assessment, Screening, and Treatment: Conduct assessments, screenings, and treatment services, providing patients with health education and advice tailored to their needs.
2. Chronic Disease Management
3. Immunisations
4. Infection Control: Lead infection control efforts within the practice, implementing protocols to maintain a safe clinical environment.
5. Health and Lifestyle Counseling
6. Cervical Screening
7. General Nursing Duties
8. Sexual Health and Contraception
Clinical Administration:
1. Health Screenings
2. Patient Advice
3. Equipment and Supplies Management
4. Pathological Specimens: Collect, store, and dispatch pathological specimens, including intravenous blood samples, swabs, and smears, following appropriate training. Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of associated equipment.
Main Duties of the Job:
1. Conducting Health Assessments: Practice Nurses are responsible for evaluating patients' health through comprehensive assessments, including the measurement of vital signs and the collection of medical histories.
2. Chronic Disease Management: They provide ongoing care and management for patients with chronic conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, and hypertension, helping to monitor and stabilize their conditions.
3. Health Education and Preventative Care: Practice Nurses play a crucial role in educating patients on a wide range of health issues, including diet, smoking cessation, and general lifestyle advice to prevent illness and promote wellness.
4. Contraception and Sexual Health Advice: Providing expert advice on contraception and sexual health, including the administration of contraceptive injections and the management of related health issues.
5. Administrative Responsibilities:
1. Maintaining Patient Records
2. Managing Supplies
3. Audit and Reporting: Participating in clinical audits and ensuring compliance with practice standards and protocols.
Team Collaboration:
Practice Nurses work closely with doctors, other nurses, and administrative staff to provide cohesive care, often acting as a liaison between different parts of the healthcare team.
About Us:
Willows Medical Practice is a dedicated and compassionate healthcare provider located in the heart of Chigwell, committed to delivering high-quality medical care to our community. Our team is at the core of what makes Willows Medical Practice special. Composed of experienced doctors, allied professionals, and support staff, we work together with a shared commitment to patient-centered care.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
Essential:
1. NMC Registration
Desirable:
1. General Practice Experience
Knowledge and Skills:
Essential:
1. Registered Nurse (RN) Qualification: Must be a fully qualified Registered Nurse with current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) or equivalent regulatory body.
2. Relevant Nursing Degree or Diploma: Possession of a degree or diploma in nursing from an accredited institution.
3. Experience in General Practice: Previous experience working in a general practice or primary care setting is highly preferred.
Experience:
Essential:
1. General Practice Experience
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.
Employer Details:
Employer Name: The Willows Medical Practice
Address:
Hainault Health Centre
Manford Way
Chigwell
Essex
IG7 4DF
Employer's Website:
https://www.willowspractice.co.uk/
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