Job summary
The
post holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is a caring,
compassionate and committed experienced nurse who, acting within their
professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient from initial
history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of
care. They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and expert
care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within the
general practice. The post holder will commit to demonstrating critical
thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process. They will communicate
and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of
patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse
leadership as required.
Main duties of the job
- Assess, diagnose, plan,
implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting
with an undifferentiated diagnosis
- Clinically examine and
assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and
plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and
evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage
treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as
appropriate)
- Diagnose and manage both acute
and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment
methods into a management plan
- Prescribe and review medication for
therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with
evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope
of practice
- Work with patients in order to
support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
- Provide information and
advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens,
side-effects and interactions
- Prioritise health problems and intervene
appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations,
including initiation of effective emergency care
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About us
We are a friendly team who work hard to deliver care to our practice population. The staff meet together outside of work for social events such as theatre trips, summer BBQ's and Christmas parties. Work/life balance is important for health and wellbeing, so we encourage everyone to take regular breaks to recharge.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Assess, diagnose, plan,
implement and evaluate treatment/interventions and care for patients presenting
with an undifferentiated diagnosis
- Clinically examine and
assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and
plan clinical care accordingly
- Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and
evaluate interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
- Proactively identify, diagnose and manage
treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition (as
appropriate)
- Diagnose and manage both acute
and chronic conditions, integrating both drug- and non-drug-based treatment
methods into a management plan
- Prescribe and review medication for
therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with
evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols, and within scope
of practice
- Work with patients in order to
support compliance with and adherence to prescribed treatments
- Provide information and
advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens,
side-effects and interactions
- Prioritise health problems and intervene
appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations,
including initiation of effective emergency care
- Support
patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles,
and apply principles of self-care
- Support
and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning, cervical
cytology or sexual health consultation
- Assess,
identify and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance
with the NSF for Mental Health
- Implement
and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and
children
- Advise,
support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad, where
appropriate
- Promote
and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions
- Meet the
needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
- Undertake minor surgery as appropriate to competence
Person Specification
Knowledge
Essential
- Advanced clinical practice skills ,
- Management of patients with long-term conditions,
- Management of patients with complex needs,
- Clinical examination skills,
- Accountability of own role and other roles in a nurse-led service,
- Local and national health policy,
- Wider health economy,
- Clinical governance issues in primary care,
- Patient group directions and associated policy
Desirable
- Knowledge of public health issues,
- Able to identify determinants on health in the area,
- Knowledge of public health issues in the area
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
Experience
Essential
- Significant post registration experience,
- Recent primary and community nursing experience,
- Nurse-led management of minor illness, minor ailments and injuries,
- Nurse-led triage,
- Compiling protocols and clinical guidelines,
- Clinical Leadership,
- Audit,
- Research,
- Nurse prescribing
Desirable
- Project management,
- Working with community development initiatives,
- Health-needs assessment
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Self-directed practitioner
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative,
- Enthusiasm,
- Highly Motivated,
- Forward thinker,
- High levels of integrity and loyalty,
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations,
- Ability to work under pressure,
- Team player,
- Ability to work across boundaries and teams
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered first level nurse MSc or equivalent,
- Relevant nursing/health degree,
- Mentor/teaching qualification,
- Clinical supervision training and experience,
- Extended/independent
Desirable
- Community nursing specialist qualification
Skills
Essential
- Clinical leadership skills,
- Communication skills, both written and verbal,
- Communication of difficult messages to patients and families,
- Negotiation and conflict management skills,
- Change management,
- Teaching and mentorship clinical setting,
- Resource management,
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 .
Employer details
Employer name
St Richard’s Road Surgery
Address
St. Richards Road Surgery
227 St. Richards Road
Deal
Kent
CT14 9LF