Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition. Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily and apply principles of self-care. Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions. Assess and care for patients presenting with uncomplicated wounds. Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs. Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations. About us
Vida Healthcare is one of Norfolk's largest and most successful general practices, working with colleagues in the NHS to provide the best possible patient care. Our practice has experienced impressive growth over recent years, by creating a work environment that encourages talented individuals to thrive and make a difference. We pride ourselves on our impeccable standards of patient care and to maintain this it is essential that we employ reliable team players with strong caring qualities, dedication, and excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality-of-service delivery. Person Specification
Qualifications
Current NMC registration with an active PIN. Experience
Ability to work in an unsupervised treatment room. Knowledge of patient group directions and associated policy. Experience of needs of patients with long-term conditions. Aware of accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse led service. Knowledge of health promotion strategies. Awareness of clinical governance issues in primary care. 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. Vida Healthcare, Gayton Road Health Centre
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