Job summary
To be responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse.a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes.Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients.Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health.Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.Provide wound care.Provide travel medicine services.Request pathology services as necessary.Process pathology results as required.Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required.Ensure read codes are used effectively.Maintain chronic disease registers.Assist GPs with minor surgery when required. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs.Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual). Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies.Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately.
About us
We are a 7500 patient list size purpose built practice in South East London Zone 3 with high QOF achievement and good CQC banding. You will be well supported by a highly-skilled team of reception, admin, physician associates, HCA's, and management not to mention experienced local Doctors. Training opportunities and special interests development will be encouraged. There are excellent career opportunities for all Nurses in any stage of their career here. We aim to nurture and value our team members. The pace of change in general practice is very fast at present and thus our needs are constantly evolving as we seek to take on new opportunities, thus we are willing to wait for the right candidates.
Date posted
15 April 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
A2948-24-0002
Job locations
186 Brownhill Road
London
SE6 1AT
Employer details
Employer name
Parkview Surgery
Address
186 Brownhill Road
London
SE6 1AT