Chronic Disease Practice Nurse

The candidate must be experienced in Diabetes management including initiation of GLP1 and Insulin.

Respiratory knowledge and management of patients with asthma and COPD is desirable. ARTP certificate of competence is also desirable but further training would be available.

A qualification as a nurse prescriber would be an advantage.

Competent to maintain responsibility for patients with long-term conditions delivering evidence-based practice in conjunction with QOF targets. Self-directed and ability to work autonomously whilst liaising with other members of the practice and multi-disciplinary team.

Balsall Common and Meriden Group Practice

JOB DESCRIPTION

Post: Practice Nurse

Chronic Disease Management

Qualification: R.G.N.

The post holder must be currently registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and maintain membership of a professional organisation (e.g.RCN)

JOB SUMMARY

To provide high standards of nursing services to meet the needs of the practice patients

Responsible for

• Assessment, planning, initiating investigations, implementation of treatment and evaluation of patient care without supervision
• Responsible for the management and care of patients with Chronic Diseases in specialist clinics
• Treatment Room tasks may include vaccinations and immunisations and cervical cytology.

Working according to Practice Protocols and Guidelines, Directives(PGD), in association with NICE Guidelines and to ensure best practice.

Operates as a team member to contribute to the organisation of the practice, working along side General Practitioner’s, nurses, health care assistant, practice manager, reception and administrative staff and the wider multi-disciplinary team

Supports the practice to facilitate the achievement of practice and local aspired targets and service delivery

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Organise and prioritise daily clinics and workload
• Ensure consent for all procedures and injections
• Accurate and skilled use of equipment to perform measurements and observations

Assess, plan, initiate treatment

The nurse must have achieved the relevant qualification for the chronic disease management at either diploma or degree level

The nurse will organise and manage Specialist Clinics for patients with chronic diseases.

Awareness and understanding of the disease process

Ensures correct and accurate diagnosis according to NICE Guidelines and practice policies

Give education and advice pertinent to the disease

Interpretation and explanations of investigations

Discuss treatment options

Medication review if appropriate

Follow up appropriately

Attend chronic disease management meetings

Participate in the decision making process to facilitate practice targets and aspirations

Participate in chronic disease analysis audits

TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

The nurse must have attended all relevant training sessions and study days to attain the required knowledge and skills to enable her to carry out the job competently and efficiently

Regular updates must be undertaken including annual CPR and anaphylaxis management

Judgements regarding patient care will be made according to knowledge, skills and experience, based on research and evidence based practice

Annual practice appraisal with practice manager and one GP partner to review previous years performance and achievement of goals set. To discuss further training and professional development plan pertinent to the role for following year

Maintain a current professional portfolio

COMMUNICATION
Confidentiality
Confidentiality MUST be maintained at all times regarding patient information

If leaving a patient alone in the consultation room, the patients notes must be removed and the computer screen logged off

Children under 16 years of age must be assessed to be “Fraser competent” and then confidentiality will be maintained. (i.e. contraception/sexual health/child protection)

Record all relevant information obtained from consultations onto computer and maintain accurate records

Cascade relevant information to members of practice and multi-disciplinary team

Share information gained at training and study days with nursing colleague's

Liase with multi-disciplinary team and refer appropriately

Attend regular practice meeting and nurse team meetings as required

Communicate sensitively with patients and relatives regarding conditions, diseases and results of tests/investigations

Ensure practice manager is made aware of any concerns or problems relating to patients, staff or working conditions

LEADERSHIP

Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of the practice team

Organise own specialist clinics and workload

Endeavor to work within designated patient appointment times

Participate towards developments and suggestions to improve patient and practice care and nursing policies/protocols

Professional and clinical Supervision and mentoring of students/new employees

Assist in induction of new staff to practice role

Assist health care assistant with problems encountered outside of her limitations or job description

Assist reception and admin staff with problems or queries associated with patient care or treatment

The post holder will be required to contribute to the provision of holiday and sickness cover for colleagues. It is therefore essential to be flexible regarding hours of work

Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Coventry CV7 7RW: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• COPD Asthma Clinic: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person