Practice Nurse — Immunisations & Chronic Disease Care

Dr Laliwala and Partners

Peterborough

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

NHS Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking for staff

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Dr Laliwala and Partners in Peterborough invites a dedicated Practice Nurse to join our busy GP practice on a permanent basis. You will deliver high-quality, patient-centered nursing care and support the management of patients' health needs within our multi-site primary care team.

Key duties include immunisations, cervical screening, chronic disease management, wound care, health promotion and accurate clinical documentation.

Qualifications

Experience of working in a primary care environment
Experience of chronic disease management
Experience of working autonomously
Experience of infection prevention and control measures
Experience in Immunisation
Experience in Cervical screening
Experience in Chronic Disease Management
Experience in Wound Care

Responsibilities

Assess the needs of patients and deliver appropriate treatment, screening and advice
To manage care for individuals within specific groups
To identify, manage and support patients with or at risk of developing long-term conditions and implement individual treatment plans
Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
Participate in activities relating to QOF
To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance
Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with others
To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation and ensure read codes are used effectively
Prepare for CQC inspections
Undertake community visits when necessary
To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions and oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
To review patient medications to enhance compliance
To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Administrative duties when required