Practice Nurse • Knaresborough Eastgate Medical Group
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{"interviewQueryText":"What are some good interview questions in British English for the job description below?\n\n-------------------------------------------\n\nPractice Nurse with Eastgate Medical Group in Knaresborough, North Yorkshire\n\n Due to retirement we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Practice Nurse to join our nursing services team at Eastgate Medical Group. We are a friendly and supportive practice with sites in both Knaresborough and Harrogate serving 12800 patients. We are looking for a part-time, enthusiastic, highly motivated, compassionate person to join the team of 3 practice nurses, 1 nurse associate and 2 HCAs. Working as part 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 health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, as well as supporting the practice team in the delivery of clinical policy and procedure. About us The following are the core responsibilities of the 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: 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 lead nurse To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the lead nurse 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 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 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 To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers 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 "}