About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a dynamic and flexible person to Join our happy team in Soho, Central London
We would love you to have the following skills and experience
Clinical practice
To Assess, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being, including individual treatment plans for patients requiring longer term treatments such as wound care, asthma, COPD, diabetes and hypertension, cardiovascular disease, mental health
To work with other healthcare professionals in monitoring and managing long term conditions, in line with national and local policies and practice needs
Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice
Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments; medication reviews
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care; such as promoting exercise, improving diet and stopping risk taking activities such as smoking and excess alcohol intake
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
Recognise, assess and possibly refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
Main duties of the job
General Nursing Duties include:
Dietary advice
Blood pressure checks
Urinalysis
Health screening
Dressings
ECG
Phlebotomy
Routine injections
Contraception
Minor injuries
Routine immunisations and vaccinations
Removal of sutures / clips
Baby immunisations
Health surveillance / general health advice
Assisting with minor procedures in the treatment room
Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
Chronic Disease Clinics (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma)
Cervical Screening
About us
everyone at The Soho Square Surgery works in a very coordinated and Team orientated fashion
we are a small and incredibly friendly practice who are keen to go that little bit further for our small practice population
Job description Job responsibilities
We are looking for a dynamic and flexible person to Join our happy team in Soho, Central London
We would love you to have the following skills and experience
Clinical practice
To Assess, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being, including individual treatment plans for patients requiring longer term treatments such as wound care, asthma, COPD, diabetes and hypertension, cardiovascular disease, mental health
To work with other healthcare professionals in monitoring and managing long term conditions, in line with national and local policies and practice needs
Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice
Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments; medication reviews
Provide information and advice on prescribed and/or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, possible side-effects and interactions
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care; such as promoting exercise, improving diet and stopping risk taking activities such as smoking and excess alcohol intake
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning and cervical cytology consultations
Recognise, assess and possibly refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
Other Practice Nurse duties as required by the Practice
Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations.
As a non-medical prescriber, you will follow the protocols set by the prescribing lead
General Nursing Duties include:
Dietary advice
Blood pressure checks
Urinalysis
Health screening (NHS Health Checks)
Dressings
ECG
Phlebotomy
Routine injections
Contraception, (Pill Checks)
Minor injuries
Routine immunisations and vaccinations
Removal of sutures / clips
Baby immunisations
Health surveillance / general health advice
Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
Chronic Disease Clinics (Diabetes, COPD, Asthma, Cardiovascular)
New patient health checks
Ensuring Infection Control measures are applied
If you think that this is a position that you would like to fill, or would like some more information, then please dont hesitate to get in contact and tell us about yourself
We are very much looking forward to hear from you
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
RCN accredited Practice Nurse
Desirable
Familiar with Systm 1 General Practice Software Phlebotomy Immunisations ECG Chronic Disease Management Smear Taking Proficient
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 The Soho Square Surgery
Address 30 Soho Square
London
W1D 3QS
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sohosquaresurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)