Job Description
Job summary
Meadowgreen Health Centre is a multi-site GP organisation committed to delivering excellent, patient-centred care across a diverse population. We are currently looking for a motivated full time Practice Nurse to join our friendly and forward-thinking nursing team. We would consider applications from part-time candidates with the relevant experience and skills.
You'll be supported by an experienced leadership structure and have access to regular training, clinical supervision, and the opportunity to take ownership of specific clinical areas.
Main duties of the job
Candidates would preferably have experience in:
Management of long-term conditions
Childhood and routine immunisations
Holistic care of patients
Advising on and administering vaccinations
Cervical cytology screening
Wound care management
Contraception advice and reviews
Travel advice and vaccinations
Health promotion and education
SystmOne clinical system
V300 non-medical prescribing desirable
Job description
Accountability: Reports to the Lead Practice Nurse for day-to-day management, Practice Partners for clinical and professional matters, and the Practice Manager for employment issues.
Purpose of the Role: To provide high-quality, patient-centred nursing care, supporting the assessment, treatment and management of patients with acute, chronic and long-term health conditions. The role promotes health and wellbeing, disease prevention and self-management, working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, effective and evidence-based care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care for patients with acute, chronic and complex health needs.
- Undertake health promotion, screening, immunisations, chronic disease monitoring, wound care and medication reviews within scope of practice.
- Support patients to improve health outcomes
- Recognise and respond appropriately to urgent clinical situations, referring when required.
- Communicate effectively with patients, carers and healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
- Maintain accurate clinical records and practise in accordance with NMC standards, national guidance and practice policies.
- Contribute to audits, quality improvement, safeguarding, infection prevention and risk management activities.
- Liaise with community and specialist services to support continuity of care.
- Maintain professional development and support the learning and development of colleagues and students where appropriate.