Minor Illness Nurse - Potterells Medical Centre
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 21 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Hatfield, AL9 7SN |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A5114-25-0005 |
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As a Minor Illness practitioner, you will: Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting with acute illnesses for children through to the elderly. Interpret and evaluate diagnostic test results in liaison with the patient and their GP and initiate treatment accordingly Prescribe as an independent nurse prescriber accordingly within the legal framework of nurse prescribing The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse in delivering health services: Support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and work to the IPC Policy Consult with patients and their families to undertake assessments of patient need Support in the long-term condition management within the organisation, including being involved with quality improvement and assurance initiatives Support public health and screening programmes, including immunisations, vaccinations, and cervical screening and also provide opportunistic health promotion advice Embed population health management approaches within general practice, targeting health inequalities and improving access As required, provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF Support new-to-practice nurses and other healthcare professionals within the organisation Teach and advise patients and their families on how to manage their condition Participate in clinical audits and research projects and implements changes as required, including supporting with the development, and updating of practice protocols/guidelines and procedures locally Work within national and local protocols where these exist Recognise the boundaries of their practice and know when and to whom patients should be referred Support in the delivery of enhanced services and other service requirements Be aware of duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to practice policies and procedures on Safeguarding Adults and Safeguarding Children Participate in the management of patient complaints when requested to do so and participate in the identification of any necessary learning brought about through incidents and near-miss events Undertake all mandatory training and induction programmes Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation Attend a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 12 months. Once a performance/training objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that new objectives can be agreed Provide wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation ensuring that codes are used effectively Contribute to practice targets (QOF, etc.), complying with relevant guidance Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times Chaperone patients where necessary Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies