Practice Nurse inKnaresborough inKnaresborough PUBLISHED
THU 5 DEC 2024
Eastgate Medical Group rFFARuHn
Key responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing care management programs for vulnerable populations, managing chronic disease clinics, and overseeing vaccination programs. The Practice Nurse will also collaborate with GPs, maintain accurate clinical records, support patients with medication guidance, and engage in health promotion initiatives. Additionally, the role involves working with external services to support patients, ensuring compliance with infection control policies, and addressing both physical and mental health needs within the community.
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.
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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
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