Who are we looking for?
* Chronic Disease management expertise.
* A committed, enthusiastic and collaborative clinician to join the practice.
* 15 hours per week over 2-3 days.
This role would suit a practice nurse with relevant diplomas and ideally a prescribing qualification.
Job Summary:
This is a blended role with a strong focus on supporting Chronic Disease Management alongside other duties to utilize skills of the post holder, for example, wound management, health promotion, women’s health or medicines management.
What is the role?
* Reviewing patients with chronic disease i.e. diabetes, hypertension, heart disease.
* Assessing lifestyle and medications and suggesting changes where appropriate.
* Review of medications following an acute illness/admission.
* Oversight of QOF / IFF clinical targets and ensuring reviews meet these quality indicators.
* The clinician would be reviewing patients both on the phone and face to face.
* Lead for infection prevention and control.
What will my day look like?
Your day will be split into appointments with a mix of treatment room and chronic disease. Time is booked accordingly e.g. 30 minutes to review diabetes. Each member of the nursing team have different skill sets and our medical administrators ensure the right patient is seen by the right clinician in the correct time slot.
Who will I work with?
Our nursing team is made up of 2 x Nurse Practitioners, Lead Nurse, Nurse Associate, General Practice Assistant, and Healthcare Assistant. They work as a team on a dedicated nursing floor of the surgery which has been recently decorated and refurbished.
The nursing team is backed up by 3 GP Partners, 4 salaried GPs, 2 registrars, and a supportive admin team.
About us
* Enthusiastic partnership enhanced by a strong clinical and management team; making Newbridge Surgery a supportive, kind, and welcoming place to work.
* We are a well-established, well-regarded family practice with a forward-thinking approach.
* We have a motivated and happy team who have embraced integrated working and new care models whilst keeping true to the values of general practice.
* Approximately 8900 patient list.
* High QOF scores.
* CQC-rated good.
* Nurse practitioner, Community matron, practice-based clinical pharmacy team, and paramedic home visiting service.
* Member of a strong, supportive, and productive PCN with whom we have very effective and established relationships.
* Modern, purpose-built premises with attached pharmacy.
* Work-life balance is important.
* Long-established training practice.
* Working towards our Green Impact Awards and ecological sustainability profile.
* LGBTQ+ and Dementia friendly practice.
* Opportunities to undertake NIHR research and student teaching.
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