Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 24 June 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 July 2024 |
| Location: | Sheffield, S2 1SL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0067-24-0001 |
Summary
CLINICAL: Complex wound management: providing diagnosis, management plan and treatments. Initiate and carry out programmes of health screening and health promotion Vaccinations and immunisations in line with individual prescription, and Patient Group Directions. Adult and childhood immunisation service. Travel health advice: offer a holistic approach to travel health including comprehensive advice for patients prior to travel. Aural Care, working to protocols Infection control: support patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures, applying infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines. Emergency management competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques Mental health: recognise psychological needs of patients. Male health; initiate opportunistic consultations with patients to cover issues of mens health, making referrals as appropriate. Family planning and womens health: provide a comprehensive family planning service and sexual health service to patients Provide chronic disease management programmes including but not limited to asthma, COPD, diabetes, CHD, hypertension and anticoagulation Develop practice protocols for the surgery and clinical protocols for the clinical team to work within ADMINISTRATIVE: Plan, implement and maintain nursing team appointment and recall systems in conjunction with administrative staff Liaise with clinical colleagues to provide nursing team cover for the practice Involved in implementation of standard setting and audit EDUCATIONAL: Advise and support other members of the primary health care team Update Nurse Colleagues, GPs and Practice Manager following own educational activities. Share newly acquired skills and knowledge The post holder may be required, from time to time, to undertake any other tasks necessary to ensure good patient care or the smooth running of the Practice; these tasks would fall within what may reasonably be considered to be commensurate with the post of Practice Nurse.