Practice Nurse

Job summary:

Grove Medical Centre (SE8 3QH) is looking for a practice nurse to work 16 hours over 2-3 days.

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.

Main duties of the job:

• To act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead
• Health checks (NHS, new patient, Learning disabilities)
• Chronic disease management (Diabetes, COPD and Asthma)
• Women's health (Cervical screening, contraception, etc)
• Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
• Wound care/removal of sutures & staples

Job Description:

• To act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
• To produce the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
• 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
• To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
• 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 read 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/man clinics
• To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
• 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 appropriate
• To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Requirements

Essential criteria

Experience of working in a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Experience of working autonomously Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse Experience of infection prevention and control measures.

Essential criteria

Registered Nurse (NMC)

Desirable criteria

Mentor or teaching qualification Post graduate diploma or degree (chronic disease management) Family planning qualification

Benefits

• Excellent work / Life balance
• Supportive environment
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays (Pro Rata)
• NHS Discount & Support Scheme
• Onsite Parking available
• Located close to public transport access
• Admin and clinical support