Due to retirement we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our nursing services team at Eastgate Medical Group. We are a friendly and supportive practice with sites in both Knaresborough and Harrogate serving 12800 patients. We are looking for a part-time, enthusiastic, highly motivated, compassionate person to join the team of 3 practice nurses, 1 nurse associate and 2 HCAs.
Main duties of the job
Working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. The practice nurse will be responsible for health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, as well as supporting the practice team in the delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
About us
We are a 6 partner, 4 salaried GP practice working with a full complement of nursing and administration staff.
We have a friendly, inclusive and supportive work environment where every member of the team is valued.
We strive to give the highest quality of care for our patients and as such are consistently working on innovative and efficient ways of delivering that care.
Our team is very important to our practice and we are looking forward to welcoming a similar minded, friendly, hardworking individual into the team.
Job responsibilities
Thefollowing are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, onoccasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent uponfactors such as workload and staffing levels:
To supportthe Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supportingthe implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance tothe lead nurse
To supportthe production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the lead nurse
Todevelop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for thefrail and housebound patients registered at the practice
Toassess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare isappropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
Todevelop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
Toimplement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patientsthat promote health and wellbeing
Toidentify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-termconditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
Asrequired, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance withclinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
Asrequired, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
Toreview patient medications to enhance compliance
Toprovide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-countermedications regarding side effects and dosages
Torequest pathology services and process pathology results as required
Tooversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care asnecessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
Tomaintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
Toensure read codes are used effectively
Toensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
Toensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
Toassist GPs with minor surgery when required
Toprioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
Tosupport the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
Torecognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
Toimplement vaccination programmes for adults and children
Tosupport patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-countermedicines (within own scope of practice)
Toliaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supportedappropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
Todelegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice andthe task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
Tosupport the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance withlocal and national policies
Tounderstand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictivebehaviour, referring patients appropriately
Todeliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered Nurse (NMC)
* Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
Experience
* Experience of working in a primary care environment
* Experience of chronic disease management
* Experience of working as a practice nurse
* Experience of working with SystmOne (Clinical System)
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.
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