Practice Nurse

The role will include core practice nursing duties such as immunisations, vaccinations, screening, and health promotion, the principal focus will be the assessment, review, and ongoing management of patients with chronic diseases.

Contributing to and maintaining systems that support chronic disease management, promoting positive health outcomes, and providing care to housebound patients where required.

The following are the core responsibilities of

the Practice Nurse. There may, on occasion, be a requirement to carry out other

tasks, depending on factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a.

To support the Infection Prevention

Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing audits, training,

support and evidence of compliance.

b.

assess the needs of patients, ensuring the provision of healthcare is

appropriate and incorporates evidence-based practice.

c.

develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes.

d.

implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients

that promote health and wellbeing.

e.

identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term

conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health.

f.

As

required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with

clinical evidence, NICE guidance and local policies.

g.

administer medication to patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of

practice.

h.

request pathology services as required.

i.

ensure the provision of chronic disease management, delivering patient care as

necessary and referring patients to specialist care as required.

j.

maintain accurate clinical records in accordance with existing legislation.

k.

ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers.

l.

ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy.

m.

prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately.

n.

support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.

o.

participate in vaccination programmes for adults and children.

p.

support patients in the use of their prescribed or over-the -counter medicines,

within own scope of practice.

q.

liaise with external services and agencies to ensure vulnerable and other

patients are supported appropriately.

r.

delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately, ensuring safe practice and

that tasks remain within the delegates scope of practice.

s.

support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with

local and national policies.

t.

understand practice and local policies on substance abuse and addictive

behavior, referring patients appropriately.

u.

deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.

v.

Support

public health and screening programmes, including immunisations,

Castle Donington Surgery serves as a vital healthcare hub in the semi-rural landscape of Castle Donington, catering to a community of approximately 10,500 patients and counting. Our dedicated clinical team, comprising 9 Doctors, 5 Practice Nurses, HCAs, Clinical Pharmacists embodies our commitment to delivering compassionate and comprehensive care to all.

As a GP training practice, we take pride in nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals, offering invaluable support and placements to medical students and GP registrars. Through mentorship and hands-on experience, we cultivate a culture of continuous learning, ensuring the highest standards of care for the future for our patients.

Conveniently located, Castle Donington Surgery offers an easy commute within the South Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire areas, with free onsite parking available for added convenience.

Qualifications

Essential: - Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Desirable: - Mentor or teaching qualification; - Post-graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management); - Nurse prescriber; - Family planning qualification

Experience

Desirable: - Experience of infection prevention and control measures; - Experience of managing frail and housebound patients

Clinical knowledge and skills

Desirable: - Knowledge of health promotion strategies; - Spirometry

Other requirements/wider responsibilities

Desirable: - Flexibility to work outside core office hours

Skills

Personal qualities