Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, and hard-working General Practice Nurse to join our clinical team.
You will work alongside our GPs, Nurses, Healthcare Assistant and administrative staff to deliver the highest quality of care to our practice population.
Whilst experience working in a General Practice setting is desirable, the most important quality we look for is a willingness to get involved in our team.
Main duties of the job Your main duties will be general nursing duties such as (not exhaustive)Long Term Condition Reviews Diabetes, COPD and Asthma Cervical Screening Wound Care Immunisations 24 hour Blood Pressure Monitoring Health Screening ECGsEar IrrigationExperience or a willingness to train in Diabetes and Respiratory is essential.
In addition to this, you will be expected assist with areas of leadership, which may be through infection prevention and control (IPC) compliance, and developing of protocols to maximize QOF prevalence.
About us We are a friendly and busy General Practice with approximately 11,750 patients.We are a well established and dynamic team comprising of 3 GP and one non-GP Partner, Salaried GPs, ANPs, ACPs, Pharmacy Technician, Physiotherapist, Practice Nurses and Healthcare Assistant who are well supported by an experienced administrative team.We are part of Folkestone, Hythe & Rural Primary Care Network (PCN) encompassing 7 local practices providing additional services to meet our patients needs in a holistic manner.
Job description Job responsibilities Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long term condition.
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long term condition as appropriate Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and encourage principles of self-care Assess and care for patients presenting with uncomplicated wounds including Doppler Studies and wound assessment Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Desirable Additional qualifications in relevant areas (, immunisation, diabetes management, asthma care) Experience Essential - Experience working as a Nurse in a Healthcare setting - Proficiency in basic nursing - Understanding of Primary Care Service - Knowledge of Patient-Centered care - Knowledge of confidentiality regulations - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to communicate with patients, families, and the healthcare team effectively - Ability to manage time effectively, prioritise tasks, and manage a busy workload - Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and support colleagues - Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care independently - Ability to remain calm under pressure - Self-motivated, reliable, and flexible - Basic computer literacy (, Microsoft Office, clinical systems) - Eligibility to work in the UK - Commitment to maintaining professional development Desirable - Experience working in Primary Care/GP Practice - Additional qualifications in relevant areas (, immunisation, diabetes management, asthma care) - Experience with a wide range of treatments (, travel vaccinations, minor injury management) - Awareness of local healthcare services and resources, as well as community health needs - Experience working with diverse populations and delivering education or training - Experience in leading or managing a team of healthcare professionals - Experience working with EMIS WEB Clinical System