Minor Illness Nurse
| Posting date: | 16 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Winscombe, BS25 1AF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2015-25-0004 |
Summary
Key Responsibilities and Duties Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Independently assess, diagnose, and treat patients presenting with a range of minor illnesses, following national and local guidelines. Prescribe medications as appropriate (if qualified as an Independent Prescriber) or liaise with prescribers in the team. Identify and manage long-term conditions where appropriate and escalate concerns to GPs or other clinicians as needed. Clinical Decision-Making Use advanced clinical skills and evidence-based practice to support decision-making. Recognise signs of serious illness and refer patients appropriately for further assessment, investigation, or secondary care. Patient Education and Health Promotion Provide health education and advice on self-care, lifestyle changes, and appropriate use of NHS services. Promote healthy living and disease prevention in the local community. Documentation and Record-Keeping Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive patient records in line with practice protocols and confidentiality standards. Teamwork and Collaboration Work closely with GPs, other nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals to deliver joined-up care. Participate in team meetings, audits, and clinical governance activities to maintain and improve service quality. Professional Development Undertake ongoing professional development to maintain skills and competencies. Participate in clinical supervision and annual appraisal processes. Contribution to Practice Services Support wider practice activities such as immunisation programmes, chronic disease clinics, or health promotion events if required.