About this role
Job summary
To be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
The Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
Main duties of the job
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to:
Venepuncture
New patient medicals
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
Chaperone procedure
Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Chronic disease management in Asthma , COPD, Diabetes.
Travel medicine
Spirometry
Broad knowledge of clinical governance
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Skills
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Effective time management (planning and organising)
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Good interpersonal skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Strong IT skills
About us
Friendly and welcoming team. Good working environment and collaborative staff.Modern purpose built premises with parking.8,500 patients in mixed urban / rural setting.
Job description Job responsibilities
Venepuncture
New patient medicals
Requesting pathology tests and processing the results, advising patients accordingly
Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice
Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs
Chaperone procedure
Womens health (cervical cytology, contraception, etc.)
Immunisations (routine, childhood and travel)
Chronic disease management in Asthma, COPD, Diabetes.
Travel medicine
Spirometry
Broad knowledge of clinical governance
Knowledge of public health issues in the local area
Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
Knowledge of health promotion strategies
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GP Practice / Primary Care Experience Essential
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Whitehall Surgery
Address 1st Floor Wortley Beck Health Centre
Ring Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS12 5SG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.gpnhs.net/ (Opens in a new tab)