Long Term Condition Nurse
| Posting date: | 15 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £21.39 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £21.39 an hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Blandford Forum, DT11 7BH |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A0087-25-0001 |
Summary
To support the delivery of the Ageing Well programme by delivering clinical care to patients and working in partnership with other PCN staff to ensure the program is successful. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care New Patient Medicals recognise health promotion opportunities and refer to clinic/colleagues where appropriate Process data using System One Work closely with a range of internal and external partners to deliver the Ageing Well program. Work with other health care professionals to monitor and manage the treatment of Chronic Diseases. Conduct respiratory, Cardiac and diabetic assessments and reviews. Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols for patients with Chronic Disease. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over the counter medication on medication regimes, side effects and interactions. Prescribe when necessary. Running well person clinics and health promotion programmes by providing a holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise. Facilitate change. Give brief interventional support and refer as appropriate. Work professionally carrying out all duties commensurate with the role and in line with NMC Code of Professional Conduct and the Scope of Professional Practice Keep up to date with mandatory training including safeguarding and data confidentiality etc. Apply infection control measures in the practice according to the practice/local/national guidelines.