Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our well established nursing team of 3. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Practice Nurse to join our
friendly practice to provide high quality patient care to the practice population.
Rated Good in all areas of CQC
Main duties of the job
Provide services to the practice patient population to the highest possible standard in line with competencies and professional code of conduct.
Monitor and maintain the standard of care provided, taking appropriate action if standards are not met through self and peer review, benchmarking and evaluation.
Participate in clinical governance and clinical audit activities to ensure the continual improvement of service delivery
Where appropriate participate in reviewing and responding to complaints, significant events and other shared learning activities within a structured framework
Work within the practice legal framework for identifying vulnerable patients and apply policies relating to the treatment of vulnerable patients
About us
We are a fully computerised (EMIS system) practice, able tooffer face to face, telephone and video consultations to its 6100-practicepopulation.
We all work closely together ensuring a positive, open andfriendly dynamic. The Practice Manager is a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian andall members of staff are encouraged to speak up and have a voice. We are aprogressive, forward-thinking practice who promote new ways of working anddevelop new ideas moving forward.
Mission Statement
To provide a full range of high quality general medicalservices, maximising the available resources of the practice, which will beequally accessible to all of the practice population.
We aim to promote and support self-care, helping patients tomanage their own conditions with professional advice and guidance.
We aim to provide a safe and welcoming environment for allpractice staff, at the same time ensuring that all members of staff are trainedto a high standard of professionalism.
Location
We are based in the little quaint town of Old Hill which is easily accessible via public transport.
The practice is based in a modern, purpose built, single storey building which was built in 1989.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To work in accordance with UK Professional Standards of Practice and Behaviour.
The Practice Nurse will work collaboratively with the practice team, performing tasks as required by the Lead Practice Nurse and the Partners within the practice policy and procedures and to a defined set of competencies. To provide a nursing service to the practice population, within the boundaries of the role. He/she will support patients to be healthy, monitor patients with long term conditions and deliver health prevention, promotion and screening activities. This will include but is not limited to assessing patients, planning and implementing treatment protocols and reviewing and tracking progress.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
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