Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluateprogrammes which promote health and well being, and prevent adverse effects onhealth and well being Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluateindividual treatment plans for patient with a known long term condition Proactively identify and manage treatmentplans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition as appropriate. Undertakes agreed procedures eg - blood pressure, pulserate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight body mass index ,venepuncture, earsyringing, ECG, peak flow readings, cytology, travel and childhoodvaccinations. Prioritise health problems and interveneappropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations,including initiating effective emergency care. Assess and care for patients attending with wounds Implement and participate in immunisation programmesfor both adults and children Assist in minorsurgery Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communicationstyles, to ensure that patients are fully informed and consent to treatment Communicate effectively with patients and carers,recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcomedifferent levels of understanding, cultural background, and languagedifferences About us
We are a friendly, forward thinking practice. 3 partners, 8 Salaried GPs and 2 Nurse Clinicians. Experienced nursing team including Health CareAssistant and a Phlebotomist. Stable administrative team. HighQOF achievers CQCrating is good. EMISWeb. Paperliteand Docman. Job responsibilities
As partof the nursing team - Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluateprogrammes which promote health and well being, and prevent adverse effects onhealth and well being Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluateindividual treatment plans for patient with a known long term condition Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatmentplans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition as appropriate. Undertakes agreed procedures eg - blood pressure, pulserate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight body mass index ,venepuncture, earsyringing, ECG, peak flow readings, cytology, travel and childhoodvaccinations, interpretation of blood results via the pathology link Prioritise health problems and interveneappropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations,including initiating effective emergency care. Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness,appropriate to patients needs and in accordance with evidence based practiceand national and practice protocols Assess and care for patients attending with wounds Implement and participate in immunisation programmesfor both adults and children Assist senior practitioners in providing minorsurgery Person Specification
Experience
Management of long-term conditions i.e., Diabetes, Family Planning, and Cardiac Clinics. Wound care assessment Involvement in implementing and using protocols, clinical guidelines and working under PGDS Experience of audit. Skills
Clinical skills Immunisations adult and childhood vaccinations. Venepuncture, dressings, cervical cytology, ECG, ear syringing, sexual health. Ability to help support patients to change lifestyle. Communication skills, both written and verbal. Qualifications
Registered first level nurse. Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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