Ranworth PCN are seeking an experienced practice nurse to work at their Green Elms Surgery on a full-time, permanent basis to support the provision of high-quality healthcare and diverse patient list. Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population, responsible for a number of clinical areas including infection control, chronic disease management, well women and well man clinics and health promotion.
Main duties of the job
* Support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the nurse manager.
* Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice.
* 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.
* Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health.
* Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
* Review patient medications to enhance compliance.
* Assist GPs with minor surgery.
* Support the clinical team.
About us
Ranworth Primary Care Network, is comprised of Caradoc Surgery, Ranworth Surgery in Clacton-on-Sea, Green Elms Health Centre in Jaywick and Kennedy Way Medical Centre in Holland on Sea. We have a diverse patient population, of around 32,000 and all practices work on SystmOne.
Job responsibilities
Ifyou would like to find out more information about this role, please see theattached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Registered nurse - current NMC registration with an active PIN.
* Mentor or teaching qualification.
* Post graduate diploma or degree. (Chronic disease management)
* Nurse prescriber.
* Family planning qualification.
Experience
* Experience working in a primary care environment.
* Chronic disease management experience.
* Infection and preventative measures experience.
* Experience of continuing professional development CPD.
* Flexible to working outside office hours.
* Experience of working as a community nurse.
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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