Job summary
The Colne Practice, located in Rickmansworth, are seeking an experienced practice nurse to join their busy practice on a part-time basis, for 2 days per week. Working as a member of the multidisciplinary team, the successful individual will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population and implement processes for the management of patients with long-term conditions.
Main duties of the job
1. Be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager.
2. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
3. Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients.
4. Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice.
5. Assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice.
6. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes.
7. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing.
8. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health.
About us
The Colne Practice is a friendly GP practice with a list size of approximately 10,500 patients. Our team comprises 7 GP partners, 2 practice nurses, 1 HCA, 2 clinical pharmacists and reception and admin have on site staff parking.
Job description
Job responsibilities
If you would like to find out more information about thisrole, please see the attached job specification.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
9. Registered Nurse (NMC)
Experience
Essential
10. Experience of working within a primary care environment.
11. Experience of working autonomously.
12. Experience of infection control measures.
13. Clinical knowledge including; ECGs, venepuncture, wound care, women's health.
Desirable
14. Mentor or teaching qualification.
15. Post graduate diploma or degree (CDM).
16. Experience of working as a practice or community nurse.