Practice Nurse - GP Surgery

The post holder is 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 a long term condition, and

the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner the nurse is

responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills

in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. To work collaboratively within the general

practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and

procedures.

Clinical practice

Provide assessment, screening treatment, services and health education advice

Undertake the

collection of pathological specimens including intravenous

blood samples, swabs, smears, etc.

Assist with the

organisation and co-organisation of the provision of nursing

services for the practice

Provide general

nursing treatment to patients in participation with general

practitioners using agreed protocols

Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term

condition to include health promotion and well being

Be competent and

confident in managing people with long term

health conditions

identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients

at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate

Work with other

health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage

and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug based treatment methods

using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and

practice needs

Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to prescribed

treatments

Prioritise health

problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient

in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective

emergency care

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live

healthily, and apply principles of self-care

Support and manage

health needs of women presenting for family planning and

cervical cytology consultations

Implement and

participate competently in vaccination and immunisation

programmes for both adults and children

Advise, support

and administer vaccinations competently where appropriate for

patient travelling abroad

Promote and

deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting

with aural conditions

Assessing and treat routine wounds including trauma

Assessing to

support good wound management in complex situations (e.g.

use of Doppler technique)

Assisting the

general practitioner and/or undertaking some simple

procedures

Maintain the stock

Recognising issues

and gathering sufficient information to refer (e.g.

drugs; domestic violence; child protection; vulnerable adults; senior patients;

social problems)

Act as a chaperone

when required following the practice chaperone policy

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 practice manager

Ampleforth & Hovingham Surgeries are a well-established, family-focused rural practice serving over 4,000 patients.

As a friendly and supportive training practice, we are committed to delivering high-quality patient care while providing excellent professional support and development opportunities for our staff. Located in the beautiful village of Ampleforth, we offer a welcoming working environment within the stunning North Yorkshire countryside.

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