Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

The core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse are as follows. On occasion, there may be a requirement to carry out tasks not listed below, that are within the reasonable scope of the role.

To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the Practice/Operations Manager

To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the Practice/Operations Manager

To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice

To 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

To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

Provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and NSF

To diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions as required

To review patient medications to enhance compliance

Provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages

Co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

Request pathology services and process pathology results as required

To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with existing legislation

Ensure read codes are used effectively by all member of the nursing team

Ensure appropriate use of the chronic disease registers

To develop, implement, embed and participate in the will woman and well man clinics

To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

To assists GPs with minor surgery when required

Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

• To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within the scope of their own practice)

To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately

The delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual

To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring to patients appropriately

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Nursing degree or equivalent UK NMC Registered nurse

Desirable

• Diabetes and/or respiratory.
• Travel Medicine.
• Hypertension.
• Cervical cytology.
• Child immunisation.
• Phlebotomy.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with a nursing team and of dealing with vulnerable patients.

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care.
• Experience of working in a GP practice.

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

Friary House Surgery

Address

2a Beaumont Road

St Judes

Plymouth

Devon

PL4 9DP

Employer's website

https://www.friaryhousesurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)