Practice Nurse

Crossley Street Surgery

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Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual to take on the role of Practice Nurse. The role is open to experienced or newly qualified nurses. The role is to ensure the delivery of an effective Practice Nurse service, responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions, using evidence-based practice, including care for elderly and housebound patients.

Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.

The Practice Nurse will be responsible for several clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

Main duties of the job

To be fully proficient in Chronic disease management, vaccinations and immunisations.
To carry out a wide range of treatment room duties e.g. venepuncture, new registration checks, blood pressure checks, ECGs.
To run chronic disease clinics such as CHD, diabetes and respiratory.
Offer appropriate lifestyle advice to patients

About us

Crossley Street Surgery is a friendly, supportive and inclusive 5 partner GP Practice based in Wetherby. We are offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced or newly qualified, highly motivated and dynamic Practice Nurse.

Crossley Street Surgery prides itself on providing high quality care in the heart of the Community.

Date posted

27 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A3859-24-0003

Job locations

Crossley Street Surgery

Crossley Street

Wetherby

West Yorkshire

LS22 6RT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing or supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager.

To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the nurse manager and practice 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.

To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes.

To 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.

As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF.

To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice.

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

To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services.

To 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.

To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation.

To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team.

To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers.

To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics.

To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics.

To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy.

To assist GPs with minor surgery when required.

To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.

To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.

To 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 own scope of practice).

To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.).

To 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 patients appropriately.

To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.