Practice Nurse

As a Practice Nurse you will be responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with long term condition, and the provision of preventative healthcare to the practice population.

Experience in practice nursing and chronic disease management is essential. The ideal candidate will have experience chronic disease revews, smears imms

To provide and

maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing

nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare

team. The duties will include all tasks

normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and any additional roles agreed

between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current

training.

The main duties of the job

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.

Undertake male, female and family planning assessments, give advice and refer patients appropriately

Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness

Undertake accredited training in specific chronic disease management as/ or if required. e.g. diabetes, respiratory, epilepsy, CHD etc. following appropriate training.

Contribute to the maintenance of the practice diseases registers.

Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.

Crosby House is a GP training practice in the heart of slough with a population base of 11,500. We are a two partner practice with five salaried GPs. We look after a diverse population providing a wide variety of pathology.

Qualifications

Experience