Minor Illness Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will

Assess and manage patients with minor illnesses at the surgery and in local care homes providing effective treatment and advice.

Provide health education and advice to patients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their care

Advise and prescribe (if qualified to do so) on evidence-based treatment for minor illness conditions

Make any necessary referrals to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary and with clinical support from the supervising GP.

Work autonomously and as part of a team to deliver patient care in line with best practice guidelines and clinical protocols

The ideal candidate will support the practice team with chronic disease management, wound care, spirometry, health promotion, vaccination and screening activities.

Maintain accurate patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with all relevant healthcare regulation

Participate in continuous professional development and keep up to date with changes in clinical practice

Person Specification

Skills

Essential

• Strong clinical assessment and diagnostics skills with expertise in managing minor illnesses
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to educate patients and advise appropriately
• Ability to work autonomously while also collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Strong organisational and time management skills with a focus on efficiency and patient care

Desirable

• Experience of wound care management
• Experience of undertaking cervical screening
• Experience of performing and interpreting spirometry

Experience

Essential

• A minimum of 3-5 years of nursing experience with significant experience in primary care, urgent care or minor illness management

Desirable

• Clinical systems trained (EMIS)

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse RN with a valid NMC Nursing and Midwifery Council Registration

Desirable

• Additional qualifications in Minor Illness Management such as Minor Illness and Injury diploma are highly desirable
• Qualifications in Chronic Disease Management and Spirometry Assessment/Interpretation

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 Park Surgery

Address

6 Eastgate North

Driffield

YO25 6EB

Employer's website

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