Dr Laliwala and partners are looking to welcome a Practice Nurse to join the team on a permanent basis.We are looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly GP practice team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care and supporting the effective management of patients' health needs within a busy primary care setting.
Main duties of the job
Key responsibilities include:
Immunisations and vaccinations: Administering routine childhood and adult immunisations in accordance with current NHS guidelines.
Cervical screening: Undertaking cervical screening procedures as part of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme.
Chronic disease management: Providing ongoing monitoring, reviews and management of patients with long-term conditions, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension.
Wound care: Assessing and managing wounds, performing dressings, removing sutures and providing appropriate follow-up care.
Health promotion: Providing preventative healthcare advice, patient education and lifestyle support.
Clinical documentation: Maintaining accurate patient records and working in accordance with practice policies, clinical guidelines and infection prevention procedures.
QOF
To Support Infection Control Lead
About us
Dr Laliwala and Partners is an established group of GP practices based in Peterborough, providing high-quality primary care services to a diverse patient population across multiple sites.
Our practices serve communities with a wide range of healthcare needs, and we are committed to delivering accessible, compassionate and patient-centred care.
We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive working environment, where every member of the team plays an important role in delivering excellent patient care.
What We Offer
Competitive salary reflective of qualifications, skills and experience.
Supportive working environment within a friendly and dedicated multidisciplinary team.
Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
NHS Pension Scheme
Free on-site parking for staff.
Professional development opportunities, including ongoing training, skills development and career progression.
Job summary
Dr Laliwala and partners are looking to welcome a Practice Nurse to join the team on a permanent basis.We are looking for an experienced, motivated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our friendly GP practice team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, patient-centred nursing care and supporting the effective management of patients' health needs within a busy primary care setting.
Job description
Job responsibilities
a. Assess the needs of patients and deliverappropriate treatment, screening and advice
b. To manage care for individuals within specificgroups
c.To identify, manage and supportpatients with or at risk of developing long-term conditions and implementindividual treatment plans
d. Implement vaccination programmes for adultsand children
e. Participate in activities relating to QOF
f.To support the Infection PreventionControl (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementationof audits, training, support and evidence of compliance
g.Develop, review and implement nursingprotocols in conjunction with others
h.To request pathology services andprocess pathology results as required
i.To maintain accurate clinical recordsin conjunction with extant legislation and ensure read codes are usedeffectively
j.Prepare for CQC inspections
k.Undertake community visits whennecessary
l.To develop, implement and embed healthpromotion and wellbeing programmes
m.To implement and evaluate individualtreatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
n.As required, to provide routinenursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE andthe NSF
o.As required, to diagnose and manageacute and chronic conditions and oversee the provision of chronic diseaseclinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients tosecondary/specialist care as required
p.To prescribe medication for patientsin accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
q.To review patient medications toenhance compliance
r.To request pathology services andprocess pathology results as required
s.To ensure the appropriate maintenanceand use of chronic disease registers
t.To develop, implement, embed andparticipate in well woman clinics
u.To ensure compliance with the practicechaperone policy
v.To prioritise health issues andintervene appropriately
w.To support the team in dealing withclinical emergencies
x.To recognise, assess and referpatients presenting with mental health needs
y.To liaise with externalservices/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerablepatients etc.)
z.To delegate clinical responsibilitiesappropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope ofpractice of the individual)
aa.To support the clinical team with allsafeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
bb.To understand practice and localpolicies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patientsappropriately
cc.To deliver opportunistic healthpromotion where appropriate
Administrative dutieswhen required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
- Family planning qualification
- Nurse prescriber
- Mentor or teaching qualification
Experience
Essential
- 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
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
Dr Laliwala and Partners
Address
Westwood Clinic
Wicken Way
Peterborough
PE3 7JW
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.wellandmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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