- To support the Lead Practice Nurse to produce 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 participate in the recruitment of other members of the nursing team
- 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 on the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
- To co-ordinate 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/man clinics
- To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
- 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
- To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
- To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate. Person Specification
- Experience of working in a primary care environment, general practice or the NHS.
- Experience of leading a nursing team in a primary care environment.
- Significant post registration experience (minimum of 3 years).
- Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse.
- Experience in leading clinical supervision sessions.
- Experience conducting appraisals.
- Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)
- Mentor or teaching qualification
- Leadership training or qualification
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Nurse prescriber
- Completed or working towards formal infection prevention and control training.
- Post-registration study in topics allied to general practice
- Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly.
- Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice.
- Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
- Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs.
Senior Practice Nurse - Croydon, United Kingdom - East Croydon Medical Centre
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Job summary
Job Summary
The Senior Practice Nurse will be responsible for several clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management,health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
The Senior Practice Nurse will 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 post holder will work within their own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC. The post holder is required to be an effective clinical role model across all practice bases and be an integral part of the clinical workforce, delivering and promoting high standards of care. They will also make themselves available to support/assist/develop the other members of the nursing team.
Main duties of the job
The following are the core responsibilities of the Senior 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:
About us
East Croydon Medical Centre & Edridge Road CommunityHealth Centre are both centrally located in the fast developing town of Croydonwith its many transport links.
The practices care for 25,000 patients from a diversepopulation.
The main practice building is undergoing extensiveredevelopment in order to provide an even greater patient experience.
We are a large, hardworking General Practice with amulti-disciplinary Team which includes Pharmacists, Practice Nurses, HealthcareAssistants, Physician Associates, GPs, along with a supportive and experiencedadministrative Team. We enjoy and feel positive about modern General Practicebut also strive to ensure a healthy home/work balance. We are active members ofour Primary Care Network and support the ethos behind this.
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
Job Summary
The Senior Practice Nurse will be responsible for the deputising for the Lead Practice Nurse to manage the nursing team, consisting of nurses and HCAs.
The Senior Practice Nurse will be responsible for several clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management,health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
The Senior Practice Nurse will 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 post holder will work within their own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC. The post holder is required to be an effective clinical role model across all practice bases and be an integral part of the clinical workforce, delivering and promoting high standards of care. They will also make themselves available to support/assist/develop the other members of the nursing team.
Duties and Responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Senior 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:
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Essential