Lead Practice Nurse

1 month ago

Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom IG Medical Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Lead Practice Nurse to join our team at IG Medical. As a key member of our nursing team, you will be responsible for the management of our practice nursing team, consisting of nurses and HCAs across two sites.

Key Responsibilities
  • Act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and work to the IPC Policy, providing audits, training, support, and evidence of compliance to the practice manager.
  • Develop, implement, and embed an effective care management programme for frail and housebound patients registered at the practice.
  • 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.
  • 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 the NSF.
  • Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
  • Prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice.
  • Review patient medications to enhance compliance.
  • Provide guidance to patients on the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages.
  • Coordinate the provision of travel medicine services.
  • Request pathology services and process pathology results as required.
  • 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 extant legislation.
  • Ensure snow med codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team.
  • Ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers.
  • Ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy.
  • Assist GPs with minor surgery when required.
  • Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.
  • 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.
  • Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice).
  • Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients, etc.).
  • 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.
  • Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
Requirements
  • Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
  • Completed or working towards formal infection prevention and control training
  • Nurse prescriber
  • Mentor or teaching qualification (desirable)
  • Postgraduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management) (desirable)
  • Family planning qualification (desirable)
Experience
  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of leading a nursing team in a primary care environment
  • Experience of chronic disease management
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including Sovereign Healthcare, which provides extra support for your health and day-to-day costs. If you are a motivated and experienced Lead Practice Nurse looking for a new challenge, please apply today.

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