Job summary
VACANCY FOR BLACKTHORN
HEALTH CENTRE, SATCHELL LANE, HAMBLE, SO31 4NQ.
PRACTICE
NURSE
(NO AGENCIES / RECURITMENT COMPANIES)
Main duties of the job
- Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
- Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs
About us
Blackthorn Health Centre, a semi-rural practice on the Hamble peninsula, is looking for an enthusiastic maternity cover Practice Nurse. The Practice is a busy, friendly, training practice serving 18,500 patients.
We are a dedicated, friendly and forward-thinking practice with a team of 4 GP Partners and 4 Salaried GPs. This is supported by an excellent team consisting of 2 Nurse Managers, 4 Practice Nurses, 3 HCAs and a Medicines Management Technician.
The Practice is a high achieving, training practice, running EMIS Web and Docman 10. We provide high clinical standards for our patients inapurpose built premises, located on the Hamble Peninsula near the beautiful Hamble River on the South Coast.
In addition, we work collaboratively within our Primary Care Network and Federation (Eastleigh Southern Parishes Network Ltd.) providing shared services, such as phlebotomy clinics and a successful Care Navigator service. Furthermore, we have support from a high number of PCN ARRS roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: MATERNITY PRACTICE NURSE
RESPONSIBLE TO: GP PARTNERS / NURSE MANAGERS
ACOUNTABLE TO: GP PARTNERS / NURSE MANAGERS
HOURS: TBC
SALARY: TBC
Job Summary:
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.
Key responsibilities
Clinical practice
- Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
- Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs
- Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols
- Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments
- Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care
- Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
- Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
- Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
- Advise, support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling abroad
- Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
- Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: MATERNITY PRACTICE NURSE
RESPONSIBLE TO: GP PARTNERS / NURSE MANAGERS
ACOUNTABLE TO: GP PARTNERS / NURSE MANAGERS
HOURS: TBC
SALARY: TBC
Job Summary:
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and provide nurse leadership as required.
Key responsibilities
Clinical practice
- Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
- Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs
- Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols
- Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments
- Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
- Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care
- Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
- Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
- Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
- Advise, support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling abroad
- Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
- Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
Person Specification
The successful candidate will need to:
Essential
- Be forward-thinking, motivated, flexible and committed to General Practice work.
- Have a kind and enthusiastic manner.
- Be an excellent team member, willing to help with the ongoing development of patient services for the future.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will need to:
Essential
- Be forward-thinking, motivated, flexible and committed to General Practice work.
- Have a kind and enthusiastic manner.
- Be an excellent team member, willing to help with the ongoing development of patient services for the future.
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).
Additional information
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).
