Job summary Framlingham Medical Practice has an exciting opportunity for a practice nurse with primary healthcare experience.Our practice nurses undertake the full range of treatment room and chronic disease management nursing, working closely with the rest of the practices clinical team.
Main duties of the job We are looking for an experienced practice nurse with excellent knowledge in the following:AsthmaCOPDDiabetesWound managementContraceptionWound managementImmunisations and vaccinations (Childhood and Travel) About us Framlingham Medical Practice is a high achieving practice.Clinical Team4 GP Partners1 Salaried GP1 Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner1 Clinical PharmacistFirst Contact Physiotherapist1 Paramedic3 Practice Nurses1 Nursing Associate1 HCAThe benefits of working at Framlingham Medical Practice are:Excellent pay ratesFortnightly clinical meetingsMonthly nurse team meetingsRelaxed friendly teamExcellent administration supportContinual professional developmentOn-site parking Job description Job responsibilities Toassess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare isappropriate, incorporating evidence-based practiceTodevelop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for thefrail and housebound patients registered at the practiceTodevelop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmesToimplement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patientsthat promote health and wellbeingToidentify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-termconditions, preventing adverse effects to patients healthProvidewound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.)
to patientsToreview patient medications to enhance complianceToco-ordinate the provision of travel medicine servicesTooversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care asnecessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as requiredTomaintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislationSupportall members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary Person Specification Experience Essential Experience working in GP Practice See Person Specification Qualifications Essential Qualified Registered Nurse Experience in: Asthma COPD Diabetes Contraception Immunisations and vaccinations