Long-Term Conditions Visiting Practice Nurse
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Ionawr 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £41,000.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £41000.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 20 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Torquay, TQ2 5UA |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A3299-26-0000 |
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Clinical Responsibilities Visiting Service In addition to the full scope of Practice Nurse duties, the post holder will: Undertake home-based and care-home-based QOF reviews for patients with long-term conditions including: Diabetes Asthma COPD Hypertension Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) Dementia Mental health conditions Complete learning disability annual health checks in patients place of residence. Undertake mental health annual reviews in line with national and local guidance. Provide home-based vaccinations, including seasonal influenza and other vaccinations in line with PGDs. Develop, update and review personalised care plans following clinical assessments. Identify deterioration or unmet needs and escalate appropriately to GPs or community services. Promote self-management, lifestyle modification and health education for patients and carers.Practice Nurse Clinical Responsibilities The post holder will maintain full competence in Practice Nurse duties, including: Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Recording and monitoring: Height, weight, BMI Blood pressure, pulse, respiration, temperature Pulse oximetry Urinalysis ECG recording Phlebotomy and specimen handling Wound care and dressings General injections and immunisations (including flu and pneumococcal) Health promotion and lifestyle advice Telephone advice and triage Accurate and timely electronic documentation using clinical systems with appropriate coding, recalls and GMS/QOF data entry. Extended Clinical Responsibilities Diabetic interim and annual reviews in line with practice protocols. Asthma and COPD annual reviews in line with practice guidelines. Mental health annual review checks. Depo-Provera administration. Doppler assessments (under supervision of the Lead Nurse). Strict adherence to infection prevention and control policies. Medicines Management Administer medicines and vaccinations safely in accordance with PGDs, PSDs and cold-chain requirements. Identify issues relating to concordance, side effects and polypharmacy and escalate as required. Work collaboratively with GPs, pharmacists and the wider MDT to optimise medicines management. Safeguarding Responsibilities Recognise, respond to and escalate safeguarding concerns relating to adults at risk and children. Work in accordance with safeguarding legislation, local safeguarding policies and practice procedures. Maintain mandatory safeguarding training appropriate to the role. Lone Working and Personal Safety Adhere to lone-working policies and personal safety procedures at all times. Undertake dynamic risk assessments before and during home visits. Use agreed check-in/check-out systems and report incidents, near misses or safety concerns promptly. Multidisciplinary & Integrated Working Work collaboratively with GPs, community nursing teams, social care, care-home staff and other agencies. Participate in MDT discussions and contribute to holistic patient care planning. Support anticipatory care, frailty management and admission avoidance initiatives. Quality, Governance and Audit Contribute to clinical audit, quality improvement and service development initiatives. Participate in clinical governance meetings, significant event analysis and learning reviews. Maintain high standards of care, identifying risks and contributing to continuous improvement. Communication and Working Relationships Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients, relatives and carers, including when conveying unwelcome news. Maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues across the PCN and wider health and social care system. Provide education and support to patients and colleagues within agreed competencies. Confidentiality and Data Protection Maintain strict confidentiality of patient, staff and business information. Handle personal and sensitive data in accordance with data protection legislation, practice policies and professional standards. Health & Safety Promote and maintain health, safety and security for self and others. Use infection control measures appropriately. Identify, report and manage risks in the working environment. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Act in accordance with equality legislation and practice policies. Treat all patients, carers and colleagues with dignity, respect and fairness. Deliver non-judgemental, inclusive care tailored to individual needs. Personal and Professional Development Maintain professional registration and undertake continuous professional development. Participate in annual appraisal and performance review. Take responsibility for maintaining and evidencing competence and development.