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Job Description
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- To support patients with the management of their asthma condition.
- To support patients with the management of their COPD condition.
- To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
- To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
- To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice.
- To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice.
- To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
- To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
- To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health.
- As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
- As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
- To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice.
- To review patient medications to enhance compliance.
- To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages.
- To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required.
- To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
- To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
- To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
- To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
- To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
- To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
- To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
- To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
- To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
- To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
- To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Regularly monitor and check medical equipment and report faults to the practice manager.
- To support patients with the management of their asthma condition.
- To support patients with the management of their COPD condition.
- To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
- To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
- To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice.
- To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice.
- To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
- To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
- To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health.
- As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
- As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
- To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice.
- To review patient medications to enhance compliance.
- To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages.
- To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required.
- To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
- To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
- To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
- To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
- To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
- To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
- To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
- To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
- To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
- To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
- To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
- Regularly monitor and check medical equipment and report faults to the practice manager.
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate diploma or degree in Asthma and COPD
- Post graduate diploma or degree in other chronic disease management.
- Family planning qualification.
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of chronic disease management.
- Experience of working autonomously.
- Registered Nurse
- Post graduate diploma or degree in Asthma and COPD
- Post graduate diploma or degree in other chronic disease management.
- Family planning qualification.
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
- Experience of chronic disease management.
- Experience of working autonomously.
Job summary
Windmill Surgery is seeking an experienced Practice Nurse to join our supportive team.
The post holder will be an experienced GP Practice nurse. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nursing care as required. In order to work at this level NMC registration is required.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an individual who is confident to work independently managing our patients Asthma and COPD conditions. Qualifications and experience in managing other long term conditions would be advantageous.
About us
Windmill Surgery is a two-partner practice supported by salaried GPs, a Phsycian Associate, and a dedicated nursing team that provides care for 8,000+ NHS patients.
We are an Emis Web Practice, using Docman and AccuRx.
Located in a modern purpose built building with staff car park.
Date posted
31 March 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
Depending on experience
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
A4139-Nurse
Job locations
Longford Primary Care Centre
Longford Road
Coventry
CV6 6DR
Job descriptionJob description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Person SpecificationPerson Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Additional informationDisclosure 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).
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
Windmill Surgery
Address
Longford Primary Care Centre
Longford Road
Coventry
CV6 6DR
Employer's website
Employer details
Employer name
Windmill Surgery
Address
Longford Primary Care Centre
Longford Road
Coventry
CV6 6DR
Employer's website
About the company
National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.
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