Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 26 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2024 |
| Location: | Rushden, NN10 8ED |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2448-24-0005 |
Summary
To provide assessment, treatment, screening and health education services and advice, working in accordance with set protocols, guidelines and NMC Code of Conduct. To be qualified and a member of the NMC To have the ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations of oneself and in the delegation to others. Recognising when referral to other health professionals is needed. Evaluating and adapting care using evidence based practice, in consultation with colleagues as a forum for team education, development and audit. Wound management Hypertension reviews Routine injections as prescribed Childhood and Adult immunisations, including reading and reviewing Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directives (PSDs) Well Person Health Checks including Foreign Travel Counselling, NHS Health Checks, Lifestyle and New Patient Checks ECGs Obesity and weight/diet management Chronic disease management and prevention ~ Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Stroke, Epilepsy, IHD, COPD and Asthma( would be advantageous) Leg ulcer management Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as required Participate in the education of students of all disciplines. To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment and to ensure the clinical areas are at all times safe for staff and patients. To adhere to strict Infection Control in line with guidelines and policies. Administrative responsibilities Manage clinics effectively. To take personal responsibility for own personal/professional development Attend and participate in practice and staff meetings as appropriate. Maintain appearance and behaviour in keeping with a member of the nursing profession and in accordance with codes of conduct. Support and co-ordiante health promotion campaigns, i.e. flu, no smoking, healthy lifestyles, etc Treatment Room supplies and equipment To be aware of Infection Control To maintain the cold chain in fridge/fridges and the daily recordingsPlease feel free to apply for this position if you are from a clinical back ground and have transferable skills.