Practice Nurse (GP Surgery)

• 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 Operations Manager • To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the Operations 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 • 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 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 • Co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services • 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 • To develop, implement, embed and participate in the will woman and well man clinics • To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy • To assists GPs with minor surgery when required • Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately • To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies • 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 the scope of their own practice) • To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately • The 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 to patients appropriately • Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Job description Job responsibilities • 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 Operations Manager • To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the Operations 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 • 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 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 • Co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services • 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 • To develop, implement, embed and participate in the will woman and well man clinics • To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy • To assists GPs with minor surgery when required • Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately • To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies • 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 the scope of their own practice) • To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately • The 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 to patients appropriately • Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate