• Job Description

  Req#: A2722-24-0000?language=en&page=1408&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have an exciting opportunity for a Practice Nurse to join our esteemed Nursing team.

  We are a multi disciplined team and believe in a holistic approach to Patient care.

  Our Nursing team are an integral part of the practice and the ideal candidate must be passionate about people, remain calm under pressure and can work collaboratively with the Practice team with our patients best interests always at heart.

  The hours that we are looking to fill are

  Monday-08.30-18.00 (30 minute lunch)

  Tuesday 10.00-20.00 (60 minute lunch break)

  Wednesday 08.30-18.00 (30 minute lunch break)

  Friday 08.30-17.00 (30 minute lunch break)

  Main duties of the job

  Our Practice Nurses are responsible for the implementation and effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.

  Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population and will support a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, as well as actively supporting the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

  About us

  The Harbour Medical Practice is a forward-looking, innovative practice with a mission to provide good quality, evidence-based medical care in a friendly, healthy environment. We proactively promote and encourage work/life balance and meet regularly as a team to support each other and listen to ideas and believe each member of our team plays a part in delivering care to our patients. As well as the usual GMS patient services, we provide additional services to several local ICB Practices (community-based Ultrasound service and a Vasectomy service) and we are fortunate to work in a state-of-the art, architect-designed premises.

  Date posted

  11 April 2024

  Pay scheme

  Other

  Salary

  Depending on experience

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time

  Reference number

  A2722-24-0000

  Job locations

  1 Pacific Drive

  Sovereign Harbour North

  Eastbourne

  East Sussex

  BN23 6DW

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  *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 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 the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

  *To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

  *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 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

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  *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 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 the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

  *To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

  *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 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

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

  Desirable

  • Mentor or teaching qualification
  • Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
  • Nurse prescriber
  • Family planning qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of chronic disease management
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures

  Desirable

  • Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
  • Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
  • Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

  Desirable

  • Mentor or teaching qualification
  • Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
  • Nurse prescriber
  • Family planning qualification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
  • Experience of chronic disease management
  • Experience of working autonomously
  • Experience of infection prevention and control measures

  Desirable

  • Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
  • Experience of managing elderly and housebound patients
  • Experience of quality initiatives, i.e., benchmarking

  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).

  Additional information

  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

  The Harbour Medical Practice

  Address

  1 Pacific Drive

  Sovereign Harbour North

  Eastbourne

  East Sussex

  BN23 6DW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.harbourmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  The Harbour Medical Practice

  Address

  1 Pacific Drive

  Sovereign Harbour North

  Eastbourne

  East Sussex

  BN23 6DW

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.harbourmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• 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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