PRACTICE NURSE inNewton Aycliffe inNewton Aycliffe PUBLISHED 14 NOV 2024

Depending on experience PERMANENT GOOD SALARY

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To be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager.

We are looking to recruit a practice nurse to join our multi-skilled, supportive team delivering evidence based high quality care to approximately 12,500 patients.

To 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. The post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

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Primary key responsibilities

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 be instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
To support in the publication of 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 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
Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients
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 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 SNOMED CT 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 clinics
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well 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
Secondary key responsibilities
In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:
Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle
Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required
Participate in local / national initiatives and targets to enhance service delivery and patient care (eg QOF)
Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care
Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)

Lead the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients
Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

We are looking to recruit a practice nurse to join our multi-skilled, supportive team delivering evidence based high quality care to approximately 12,500 patients.