Practice Nurse

1 week ago

Leicester, United Kingdom Highfield Surgery Full time

Job summary

Highfield Surgery (25 Severn Street, Leicester, LE2 0NN) iscurrently looking for a practice nurse for 5 sessions per week to join ourdynamic and friendly team.

Main duties of the job

We are seeking a Practice Nurse with expertise in Cervical Screening, Child Immunisation, and the management of chronic conditions such as diabetes and asthma/COPD reviews, among other responsibilities.

About us

We offer a competitive rate, 27 days annual leave (pro rata) and NHS pension scheme. Youll be working with a GP surgery led by 2 extremely supportive GP Partners, focusing on each individual strengths and career development, a friendly and dynamic hardworking nursing team, and a flexible and highly trained administrative and reception team, serving for up to 5,000 patients. We are rated CQC good and perform highly in QOF. We are actively working with local organisations, with one of the GP partners being a clinical lead of Leicester City PCN, LMC as well as the strategic clinical lead of the newly formed ICS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the lead 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:

act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

produce the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager

develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes

implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and well-being

identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

provide routine nursing care to patients as required 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 in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages

oversee the provision of wound care services to patients

co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

request pathology services as necessary

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

ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics

develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics

chaperone patients where necessary

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered nurse Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)

Experience

Essential

Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of leading a nursing team in a primary care environment Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of infection prevention and control measures

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