Practice Nurse

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Newton-le-Willows; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A skilled practice nurse is sought to support the Infection Prevention Control lead within the GP practice. The role involves implementing IPC audits, contributing to the annual IPC statement, and developing a comprehensive care management programme for frail and housebound patients.

You will assess patient needs, promote wellbeing, and coordinate chronic disease care with appropriate NHS pathways. The post requires completion of medication reviews, patient education on therapies and

Qualifications

• Nurse with responsive clinical skills and patient-centred care.
• Experience in care planning and chronic disease management.
• Familiar with NICE guidelines and national policies.

Responsibilities

• Act as or support IPC lead and implement audits and training.
• Develop and embed care management programmes for frail/housebound patients.
• Assess patient needs and provide evidence-based care.
• Prescribe medications within PGD and scope of practice.
• Coordinate chronic disease clinics and safeguarding responsibilities.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Care planning

Health promotion

Emergency response

Education

Nursing degree

NMC registered

Tools

Read codes

NHS IT systems

Job description

• a. To act as or support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing or supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
• b. To produce or support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
• c. To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
• d. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
• e. To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
• f. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
• g. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long‑term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
• h. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
• i. As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
• j. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
• k. To review patient medications to enhance compliance
• l. To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over‑the‑counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
• m. To co‑ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
• n. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
• o. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
• p. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
• q. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
• r. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
• s. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
• t. To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
• u. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
• v. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required
• w. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
• x. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
• y. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
• z. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
• aa. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over‑the‑counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
• bb. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
• cc. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
• dd. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
• ee. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
• ff. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate