Practice Nurse - GP Practice
2.To support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the Lead Nurse. 3.To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice 4.To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice 5.To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes 6.To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing 7.To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health 8.As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF 9.As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions 10.To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice 11.To review patient medications to enhance compliance 12.To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages 13.To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services 14.To request pathology services and process pathology results as required 15.To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required 16.To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation 17.To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team 18.Be aware of Quality Outcome Framework (QOF) requirements and to be mindful when seeing patients about any outstanding items.
19.Be aware of local Direct Enhances Services (DES) requirements and to be mindful when seeing patients about any outstanding items. 20.To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers 21.To develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics including cervical cytology and sexual health 22.To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics 23.To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy 24.To assist GPs with minor surgery when required 25.To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately 26.To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies 27.To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs 28.To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children 29.To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) 30.To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.) 31.To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies 32.To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately 33.To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate 34.To maintain stock levels of consumable goods and order replenishments when needed.35.To maintain stock levels of vaccinations and order replenishments when needed.