Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 18 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 December 2024 |
| Location: | London, N20 0DH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A5218-24-0000 |
Summary
JOB SUMMARY: To support in the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice. Working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. The post holder will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. The post holder must adhere to the information contained within the organisations policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are always adhered to. The post holder should be prepared to be flexible in attitude to work and willing to undertake other duties within reason. Occasionally staff may be asked to work overtime if a colleague is absent. The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: To act as/support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing/supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager To support the production of 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 As required and within scope of your professional competencies, to manage acute and chronic conditions, ensuring the appropriate maintenance and use of patient registers To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to: Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation Any other duties as may be determined from time to time commensurate with the range of activities described above