Long Term Condition Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To support the delivery of the Ageing Well programme by delivering clinical care to patients and working in partnership with other PCN staff to ensure the program is successful.
• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care
• New Patient Medicals recognise health promotion opportunities and refer to clinic/colleagues where appropriate
• Process data using System One
• Work closely with a range of internal and external partners to deliver the Ageing Well program.
• Work with other health care professionals to monitor and manage the treatment of Chronic Diseases.
• Conduct respiratory, Cardiac and diabetic assessments and reviews.
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols for patients with Chronic Disease.
• Provide information and advice on prescribed or over the counter medication on medication regimes, side effects and interactions. Prescribe when necessary.
• Running well person clinics and health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise. Facilitate change. Give brief interventional support and refer as appropriate.
• Work professionally carrying out all duties commensurate with the role and in line with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the Scope of Professional Practice
• Keep up to date with mandatory training including safeguarding and data confidentiality etc.
• Apply infection control measures in the practice according to the practice/local/national guidelines.

Person Specification

Experience

Desirable

• Previous experience in a general practice environment
• Experience of working in Long Term Conditions

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Car driver/clean licence.
• Motivated and enthusiastic
• Respects patient confidentiality
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to make effective relationships with others.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Numeracy skills.
• Excellent keyboard and computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team.
• Pleasant and articulate.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to work in a changing environment.
• Able to use own initiative.
• Ability to self-motivate, organise and prioritise own workload.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered General Nurse
• Valid registration with the NMC

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Blandford Group Practice

Address

White Cliff Mill Street

Blandford Forum

Dorset

DT11 7BH

Employer's website

https://www.theblandfordgrouppractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)