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Job Title
CHRONIC DISEASE Practice Nurse Line Manager
Practice Nurse team leads Accountable To
GP partners, Practice Manager Part Time
up to 34 hours Pay Scale
Band 6/7 - depending on experience Job Purpose
We are looking for a proactive long-term conditions nurse to join our large, friendly and dynamic nursing team. We are predominantly looking for a nurse with experience in Diabetes management, Asthma, and COPD. Leg ulcer management would be desirable which would be one morning a week. Experience in all areas is preferred but not essential; a willingness to train would be considered. The ideal candidate would be able to cover up to 34 hours a week (days to be discussed), potentially over 3 sites (Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton, and Marnhull). Main Duties of the Job
To share in the responsibility for the clinical nursing and health education of the practice population. Ensuring accurate, coded, up-to-date, and retrievable data is recorded in the patients' computerized records on the practice clinical system. Collaborate with the Primary Health Care Team on local and national healthy living initiatives to enable patients to access holistic care. To ensure that the personal dignity of each patient is promoted and upheld and that their privacy is respected. To support the patient through the treatment process by ensuring their healthcare needs are met. About Us
We are a large innovative and friendly GMS practice in North Dorset who are big on development, invest in our team, and are keen to create opportunities for career development through routes such as portfolio working and giving autonomy to take the lead and use initiative. As a partnership, we have demonstrated our commitment to diversification from the traditional model, having both an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Pharmacist, and a Manager as partners in our organization. We are passionate about giving all our team a voice and input into the way we work and provide care for our community. We are very fortunate to have a large MDT already and recognize the importance of a holistic approach to health care. Job Responsibilities
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
Support the Practice Nursing Team, the Partners, and Doctors in delivering a high standard of medical care to patients including but not limited to: Experience in Long Term Conditions is essential. Leg ulcer management and compression (very desirable). Blood pressure recording. Recording of ECG. Administering IM, SC, and ID injections. Specimen collection (e.g. MSSU, EMU, nasal, throat, and wound swabs). Dressing of wounds, including post-operative wounds. Removal of sutures, clips, and staples. Treatment of minor injuries. Giving appropriate and predetermined advice and guidance to patients on healthy eating and living. Childhood immunisations. The Practice Nurse may also be required to assist in other procedures under the supervision of a Doctor and in accordance with the NMC guidelines. To report any problems/changes/complaints concerning the practice and the quality of medical care provided to patients to the Practice Manager. Input and code patient clinical information on to the practice clinical system. Ensure relevant prompts for the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) are coded and recorded appropriately. Non-Clinical Roles
Monitoring of stock levels and supplies, liaising with the Practice Nurse Manager and ordering stock as appropriate. Monitoring of clinical equipment, organising repairs and routine maintenance schedules. Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory/contractual/professional requirements, and good practice guidelines. Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols and implementation of those protocols across the practice. Attend and contribute to Practice Whole Team Meetings. Attend and contribute to Practice Nursing Team Meetings. Attending training and supervision sessions on at least 4 occasions per year to maintain safe standards of practice. Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Chaperone procedure. Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly. Diabetes. Asthma. Understand the importance of evidence-based practice. Broad knowledge of clinical governance. Ability to record accurate clinical notes. Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs. Understanding of infection prevention and control measures. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy. Qualifications
Qualifications: Experience
Experience of working in a primary care environment. Experience of chronic disease management. Experience of working autonomously. Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse. Experience of infection prevention and control measures. 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. £32,752.32 to £47,515.31 a year, dependent on experience.
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CHRONIC DISEASE Practice Nurse Line Manager
Practice Nurse team leads Accountable To
GP partners, Practice Manager Part Time
up to 34 hours Pay Scale
Band 6/7 - depending on experience Job Purpose
We are looking for a proactive long-term conditions nurse to join our large, friendly and dynamic nursing team. We are predominantly looking for a nurse with experience in Diabetes management, Asthma, and COPD. Leg ulcer management would be desirable which would be one morning a week. Experience in all areas is preferred but not essential; a willingness to train would be considered. The ideal candidate would be able to cover up to 34 hours a week (days to be discussed), potentially over 3 sites (Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton, and Marnhull). Main Duties of the Job
To share in the responsibility for the clinical nursing and health education of the practice population. Ensuring accurate, coded, up-to-date, and retrievable data is recorded in the patients' computerized records on the practice clinical system. Collaborate with the Primary Health Care Team on local and national healthy living initiatives to enable patients to access holistic care. To ensure that the personal dignity of each patient is promoted and upheld and that their privacy is respected. To support the patient through the treatment process by ensuring their healthcare needs are met. About Us
We are a large innovative and friendly GMS practice in North Dorset who are big on development, invest in our team, and are keen to create opportunities for career development through routes such as portfolio working and giving autonomy to take the lead and use initiative. As a partnership, we have demonstrated our commitment to diversification from the traditional model, having both an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Pharmacist, and a Manager as partners in our organization. We are passionate about giving all our team a voice and input into the way we work and provide care for our community. We are very fortunate to have a large MDT already and recognize the importance of a holistic approach to health care. Job Responsibilities
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities
Support the Practice Nursing Team, the Partners, and Doctors in delivering a high standard of medical care to patients including but not limited to: Experience in Long Term Conditions is essential. Leg ulcer management and compression (very desirable). Blood pressure recording. Recording of ECG. Administering IM, SC, and ID injections. Specimen collection (e.g. MSSU, EMU, nasal, throat, and wound swabs). Dressing of wounds, including post-operative wounds. Removal of sutures, clips, and staples. Treatment of minor injuries. Giving appropriate and predetermined advice and guidance to patients on healthy eating and living. Childhood immunisations. The Practice Nurse may also be required to assist in other procedures under the supervision of a Doctor and in accordance with the NMC guidelines. To report any problems/changes/complaints concerning the practice and the quality of medical care provided to patients to the Practice Manager. Input and code patient clinical information on to the practice clinical system. Ensure relevant prompts for the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) are coded and recorded appropriately. Non-Clinical Roles
Monitoring of stock levels and supplies, liaising with the Practice Nurse Manager and ordering stock as appropriate. Monitoring of clinical equipment, organising repairs and routine maintenance schedules. Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory/contractual/professional requirements, and good practice guidelines. Ownership of infection control and clinically based patient care protocols and implementation of those protocols across the practice. Attend and contribute to Practice Whole Team Meetings. Attend and contribute to Practice Nursing Team Meetings. Attending training and supervision sessions on at least 4 occasions per year to maintain safe standards of practice. Person Specification
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
Chaperone procedure. Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly. Diabetes. Asthma. Understand the importance of evidence-based practice. Broad knowledge of clinical governance. Ability to record accurate clinical notes. Ability to work within own scope of practice and understand when to refer to GPs. Understanding of infection prevention and control measures. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy. Qualifications
Qualifications: Experience
Experience of working in a primary care environment. Experience of chronic disease management. Experience of working autonomously. Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse. Experience of infection prevention and control measures. 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. £32,752.32 to £47,515.31 a year, dependent on experience.
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