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Practice Nurse

Westwood Road Health Centre

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Job summary

Job title: Practice Nurse

Location: Westwood Road Surgery, Reading

Salary: £16-19ph DOE

Job type: Permanent

Working hours: 20 hours per week. Monday 8AM-6PM & Wednesday 8AM-6PM.

Main duties of the job

Duties:

To be 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 senior 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 a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, 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.

About us

About Us

We are a rapidly growing GP-led organisation with a mission to ensure that all patients have access to comprehensive, coordinated and continuous care within a sustainable primary care system.

We appreciate that our whole primary care system is struggling, which is causing a negative effect on patient care and staff happiness. We believe that we can turn this around by reimagining how primary care is delivered from the ground up by placing a focus on data insights, technology and clinical innovation. Ultimately, we want to improve patient access, patient experience and health outcomes to significantly increase the quality of care for our patients.

Date posted

25 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16 to £19 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5727-24-0001

Job locations

Westwood Road Health Centre

66 Westwood Road

Tilehurst

Reading

RG31 5PR

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy 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 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

As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions

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

To review patient medications to enhance compliance

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

To coordinate 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 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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy 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 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

As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions

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

To review patient medications to enhance compliance

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

To coordinate 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 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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Experience

Essential

Experience in chronic disease management inc diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory conditions.
Previous Practice Nurse experience
Qualified smear taker
Imms/Vacs trained, inc childhood imms.
Other typical things (such as DBS, right to work etc.)

Desirable

Experience using EMIS
Diabetes qualification
Asthma/COPD qualification experience
Travel Health
V300 prescriber

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council

Experience

Essential

Experience in chronic disease management inc diabetes, hypertension, and respiratory conditions.
Previous Practice Nurse experience
Qualified smear taker
Imms/Vacs trained, inc childhood imms.
Other typical things (such as DBS, right to work etc.)

Desirable

Experience using EMIS
Diabetes qualification
Asthma/COPD qualification experience
Travel Health
V300 prescriber

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.

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Additional information

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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

Westwood Road Health Centre

Address

Westwood Road Health Centre

66 Westwood Road

Tilehurst

Reading

RG31 5PR

Employer's website

https://www.thewestwoodroadpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Westwood Road Health Centre

Address

Westwood Road Health Centre

66 Westwood Road

Tilehurst

Reading

RG31 5PR

Employer's website

https://www.thewestwoodroadpractice.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Recruitment lead

Courtney Hewitson

courtney@archvale.co.uk

Date posted

25 April 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£16 to £19 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5727-24-0001

Job locations

Westwood Road Health Centre

66 Westwood Road

Tilehurst

Reading

RG31 5PR

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