Job summary Are you a skilled and experienced Practice Nurse or NursingAssociate looking to take the next step in your career within a supportiveenvironment?
Mayfield Medical Centre in Paignton, Devon, is seeking a dedicatedhealthcare professional to join our team full-time.
With over 20,000 patientsacross three sites, Mayfield Medical Centre provides an essential and dynamicservice to our community, where youll play a crucial role in ensuring thehighest standards of patient care.
Main duties of the job As a Practice Nurse/Nursing Associate, you will be involvedin a wide variety of essential nursing duties, working alongside amultidisciplinary team in a forward-thinking and patient-centred environment.We are especially interested in candidates with experience in chronic diseasemanagement and a prescribing qualification (highly desirable) to supportpatient care.
You will bring your experience and passion for healthcare toprovide: About us We are a progressive, patient-focused surgery with asupportive team culture.
You will work closely with a team of GPs, healthcareassistants, other practice nurses, and administrative staff to deliverhigh-quality care to our patient community.
Job description Job responsibilities a.
To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice b.
To support in the development, implementation of health promotion and wellbeing programmes.
c. To manage and support patients with chronic conditions, such as asthma, COPD, and diabetes, with an ability to provide patient-centred care plans and reviews.
d. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health e. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients including cervical screening, in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF f. Provide wound care (ulcer/doppler, etc.)
to patients g. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services h. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required i.
To maintain accurate clinical records j.
To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team k. To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy l. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required m. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately n. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies o.
To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs p. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children q.
To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
r. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies s. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate Secondary Responsibilities: In addition to the primary key responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to: a.
Take part in audits as and when required b.
Develop, review and implement nursing protocols as and when required.
c. Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary.
d. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care e. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care f. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate g. Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registration Desirable Qualifications in Chronic Diseases Experience Essential Experience in working within Primary Care