GP Practice Nurse (Specialising in Chronic Disease Management)

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE:PRACTICE NURSE (with an interest in Chronic Disease Management) REPORTS TO:THE PARTNERS (Clinically) PRACTICE BUSINESS MANAGER (Administratively) HOURS:up to 37.5 hours per week Job Summary To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, through management of chronic disease and support for treatment room activities as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. Job Responsibilities Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Such tasks may include: Support for the management of Chronic Disease management such as Diabetes, Heart Failure, Asthma/COPD and Hypertension Support for Treatment room activities including: oBasic wound care / ulcer care oRemoval of sutures oNew patient medicals oUrinalysis oECGs oPeak flow readings oVenepuncture oBlood pressure measurements oEar syringing oRoutine immunisations oChaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Responsibilities associated with the management of the local Care Home Enhanced Service, including weekly ward round and associated scheduled reviews for QOF and Frailty. Other tasks including: Maintaining GP and nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of Health Promotion Literature Ordering of stock Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required. On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse
• Experience of working in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Evidence of appropriate knowledge base
• Interest and basic knowledge in long term conditions
• Understanding of QoF and Chronic Disease management (Diabetes, Hypertension, Asthma, COPD, CHD.
• Understanding of PGD', PSD's and associated policy
• Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person centred support in a non-judgemental way
• Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies and stakeholders.
• Demonstrates personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure
• High level of written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of and ability to work to policies and procedures, including confidentiality, safeguarding, lone working, information governance and health and safety

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of multi-skilled approach to Chronic Disease Management

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 Buntingford & Puckeridge Medical Practice

Address

The Surgery

Station Road

Puckeridge

Ware

Hertfordshire

SG11 1TF

Employer's website

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