Practice Nurse (Maternity Cover) - Hinckley - ref. l70691715

To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and well-being To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF 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 oversee the provision of wound care services to patients To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services To request pathology services as necessary To 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 chaperone patients where necessary To assist GPs with minor surgery when required 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