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Practice Nurse
| Posting date: | 11 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 April 2025 |
| Location: | Chigwell, IG7 4DF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | A4711-11-04-25 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities: Assessment, Screening, and Treatment: Conduct assessments, screenings, and treatment services, providing patients with health education and advice tailored to their needs. Chronic Disease Management Immunisations Infection Control Health and Lifestyle Counseling Cervical Screening: General Nursing Duties Sexual Health and Contraception: Provide advice and services related to contraception and sexual health, adhering to current clinical guidelines. Clinical Administration: Health Screenings Patient Advice: Offer guidance on general health care and minor ailments, escalating to general practitioners when necessary. Equipment and Supplies Management: Oversee the maintenance and availability of supplies and equipment in the treatment room and other clinical areas, in coordination with the Practice Manager. Pathological Specimens: Collect, store, and dispatch pathological specimens, including intravenous blood samples, swabs, and smears, following appropriate training. Ensure cleanliness and maintenance of associated equipment. Professional and Administrative Duties: Clinical Documentation: Accurately record all consultations, treatments, and patient interactions in the clinical computer system, ensuring comprehensive and up-to-date patient records. Documentation and Reporting: Complete all necessary documentation related to patient care and practice registration. Collect and maintain statistical data required for regular and ad hoc reporting. Practice Meetings: Actively participate in practice meetings and contribute to discussions on practice philosophy, strategy, and policy. Assist in the development and implementation of clinical protocols. Audits: Conduct monthly audits related to the role to ensure compliance with practice standards and identify areas for improvement. Liaison and Professional Development: Inter-Agency Coordination: Maintain effective communication and collaboration with other healthcare agencies, practice staff, and external disciplines, while upholding patient confidentiality. Continued Education: Engage in ongoing professional development by attending relevant courses and study days to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.