Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 30 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 May 2024 |
| Location: | Slough, SL1 3NY |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3352-24-0001 |
Summary
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.