Job summary
The Group Practice
Nurse will be responsible for ensuring all LTC QOF targets are hit within each
practice, remote chronic disease management/reviews and liaising with the
Central Data Quality Manager to ensure all policies and procedures are
up-to-date and practices are audited against this to ensure adherence.
Main duties of the job
The Group Team Practice Nurse will be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term health conditions using evidence-based practice including care for the elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
About us
We are a leading primary care provider dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services across England and Wales. Currently managing 33 GP sites, we are committed to offering accessible, patient-centred care for individuals and families within our communities.
As a rapidly expanding organisation, we focus on innovation, quality, and efficiency in every aspect of our service. By working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and leveraging the latest technology, we ensure that patients receive the highest standard of care.
Our mission is to make healthcare more accessible and effective at scale, providing holistic and personalised services to meet the diverse needs of our growing patient population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The core
responsibilities of the Group 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
develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the
frail and housebound patients registered within the practices
-
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 prescribe
medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
-
To review
patient medications to enhance compliance
-
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
-
Prioritise
health issues and intervene appropriately
-
Recognise,
assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
-
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
-
To
delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and
the task is within the scope of practice of the individual
-
To support
the Data Quality Manager with hitting QOF targets within all practices
-
To support
with the development, implementation and review of all nursing policies and procedures
Job description
Job responsibilities
The core
responsibilities of the Group 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
develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the
frail and housebound patients registered within the practices
-
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 prescribe
medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
-
To review
patient medications to enhance compliance
-
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
-
Prioritise
health issues and intervene appropriately
-
Recognise,
assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
-
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
-
To
delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and
the task is within the scope of practice of the individual
-
To support
the Data Quality Manager with hitting QOF targets within all practices
-
To support
with the development, implementation and review of all nursing policies and procedures
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- Registered Nurse (NMC Pin)
- Experience of working within Primary Care
- Experience of chronic disease management
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a GP practice
- Experience leading a nursing team
- Experience with System One or EMIS
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE level or equivalent
- Registered Nurse (NMC Pin)
- Experience of working within Primary Care
- Experience of chronic disease management
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a GP practice
- Experience leading a nursing team
- Experience with System One or EMIS
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).