The following are the core responsibilities. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
Develop, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for acute and non-acute conditions
Support the clinical team in the development of individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health
Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
Prescribe medication in accordance with PGD and within own scope of practice
Review medication for effectiveness, need and national guidance
Support patients to ensure compliance with prescribed medications
Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
Provide travel medicine services
Request pathology services as necessary, processing and interpreting results as required
Refer patients directly to other services as appropriate
Provide 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 SNOMED codes are used effectively
Maintain chronic disease registers
Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics
Develop, implement and embed 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
Recognise, assess and refer patients with community health needs, developing strategies for effective care pathways
Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
Understand organisation and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
** Job vacancy from September 2024 **
** Planned start date 2nd September 2024 **
We are looking for someone who is a registered general nurse to assist medical personnel in the care of Practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.
The role is appropriate for someone with a recognised qualification to diploma level or above and preferably have a non-medical prescriber qualification.
We are looking for someone with experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and working within primary care. They must have a demonstrable commitment to professional development.
Applications must be in writing to the Practice Manager and accompanied by C.V. to Churchfield Surgery, Iburndale Lane, Sleights, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 5DP
To be responsible for the delivery of evidence-based nursing services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
Working autonomously, responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.
The following are the core responsibilities. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
Develop, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for acute and non-acute conditions
Support the clinical team in the development of individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients
Identify, manage and support patients as risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health
Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
Prescribe medication in accordance with PGD and within own scope of practice
Review medication for effectiveness, need and national guidance
Support patients to ensure compliance with prescribed medications
Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
Provide travel medicine services
Request pathology services as necessary, processing and interpreting results as required
Refer patients directly to other services as appropriate
Provide 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 SNOMED codes are used effectively
Maintain chronic disease registers
Develop, implement and embed well woman clinics
Develop, implement and embed 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
Recognise, assess and refer patients with community health needs, developing strategies for effective care pathways
Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
Liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
Understand organisation and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
** Job vacancy from September 2024 **
** Planned start date 2nd September 2024 **
We are looking for someone who is a registered general nurse to assist medical personnel in the care of Practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education.
The role is appropriate for someone with a recognised qualification to diploma level or above and preferably have a non-medical prescriber qualification.
We are looking for someone with experience of working in accordance with the UKCC Code of Professional Conduct and working within primary care. They must have a demonstrable commitment to professional development.
Applications must be in writing to the Practice Manager and accompanied by C.V. to Churchfield Surgery, Iburndale Lane, Sleights, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 5DP
To be responsible for the delivery of evidence-based nursing services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.
Working autonomously, responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health promotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and well man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure.