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LEAD NURSE
| Posting date: | 09 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 May 2025 |
| Location: | Ilminster, TA19 9FE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1832-25-0002 |
Summary
The following are the core responsibilities of the Lead 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: a.To produce the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the Practice Manager b.To act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the Practice Manager c.To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice d.To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice e.To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes f.To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing g.To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health h.As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF i.To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy j.To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team k.To ensure the appropriate use of chronic disease registers l.To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy m.To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services n.To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children o.To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies p.To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate q.Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care. r.Instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports s.Refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate t.Recognise and work within own competence as regulated by the NMC u.Processing of administration in a timely manner, including referrals and other associated administrative tasks v.Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with good practice, policy and guidance w.Working collaboratively, accepting an equal share of the practice workload x.Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and the audit process y.To request pathology services and process pathology results as required z.To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required aa.Contribute to the successful implementation of continuous improvement and quality initiatives within the practice bb.Attend and contribute effectively to practice meetings as required cc.Prepare and complete the revalidation process dd.Participating in an annual individual performance review taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and professional development. ee.Commit to self-learning and instil an ethos of continuing professional development across the practice team ff.Support the training of medical students from all clinical disciplines gg.Support the partners in achieving the strategic aims of the practice, making recommendations to enhance income and reduce expenditure hh.Review and adhere to practice protocols and policies at all times ii.Promote Sepsis awareness within the practice jj.Encourage collaborative working, liaising with all staff regularly, promoting a culture of continuous improvement at all times kk.Overall management of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, acting as a mentor to assist, maintain and develop clinical skills ll.Maintain an effective nursing staff rota, ensuring all clinics are staffed appropriately mm.Take and test pathology samples from patients for analysis nn.Other chronic disease management/QOF activities oo.Support and advise women with family planning needs, including contraception and safe sex advice pp.Maintain professional registration and adhere to revalidation requirements qq.Perform other clinical duties as required, within the scope of their competencies and training rr.Carry out, support and advise women with regards to cervical smear tests ss.Care for patients with uncomplicated wounds, including (but not limited to): tt.Removal of sutures uu.Tissue viability assessment vv.Wound cleaning and dressing ww.Management of burns and scalds xx.Management of skin conditions and referral where necessary yy.Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including (but not limited to): oRoutine immunisations oPertussis immunisation for pregnant women oFlu immunisation oPneumococcal immunisation oCovid-19 immunisation