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GP Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 09 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 October 2024 |
| Location: | Leyland, PR26 7XL |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3034-24-0003 |
Summary
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population. Delivery of evidence-based practice for patients presenting with a long-term condition and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population. As an autonomous practitioner, the nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients. They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of policies and procedures. Key responsibilities To perform cervical cytology screening To administer childhood immunisations Chronic Disease management e.g Diabetes, Asthma, COPD 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 programme. 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 and, as required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions To provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF 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 implement vaccination programmes for adults To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies