Practice Nurse

Lyndhurst Medical Centre in Barnehurst (London Borough of Bexley) is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic qualified Practice Nurse with a special interest in Diabetes towork part-time.

The role is for 16 hours per week tobe worked on a Wednesday and Friday. Weare seeking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Practice Nurse towork as part of our very experienced and supportive healthcare team. The post holder will play an important role in supporting the multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality, patient centred care.

We are a friendly practice whohighly values both our patients and staff. We believe in developing our staffand offer excellent CPD opportunities.

The practice nurse will undertake a range ofnursing assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs, and Practice Nurses or independently as appropriate for the need,according to practice policy, protocols etc.

The practice nurse will strive to improve standards of care, be involved in identifying practice population needs and enhance nursing services withinthe Practice. Chronic Disease managementwill form part of the role, particularly diabetes, as well as the mentoring of the Health Care Assistant. Knowledge of the GMS contract, eg The Quality and Outcomes Framework, is a vital element of the post. Practice Nurses are encouraged and supported to undertake any further training required to ensure appropriate roledevelopment

Lyndhurst Medical Centre () is offering an exciting opportunity to work within a well-established, friendly and high-performing team in a well-regarded GP practice at the heart of the local community in Barnehurst (London Borough of Bexley). We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic and dedicated with the ability to demonstrate a friendly, caring and professional service to our patients.

We are an expanding 4 Partner PMS teaching practice with a growing patient population of 12,300 using EMIS web clinical system. We highly value both our patients and our staff.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Professional Responsibilities

Assist GPs to help delivereffective implementation of management of patients with chronic diseases as detailed by the Quality and Outcomes framework.

Contribute to the development of policies, protocols and guidelines within the practice.

Aid the practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of chronic disease management services.

Formulate reports as required for the Practice Manager.

Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the practice nursing team.

Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary Care to include integrated practice based teams and multidisciplinary working.

Promote the continuing professional development of yourself and other Nurses and HCAs within the Practice.

Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with the Primary Health care Team.

Participate in an annualappraisal.

Leadership

Provide professional andmanagerial support to the Health Care Assistant and review and monitoring of patients within primary care.

Offer guidance and support to the Health Care Assistant to improve standards of care if needed.

Participate in chronic disease management within the practice and provide practical assistance and professional advice to achieve minimum standards of care.

Provide clinical input where required alongside the GPs to assist in skill development and sharing of best practice.

Delegate to others, with appropriate skills, knowledge and competence.

Act as a resource to the general public, patients within the health care system and their families, carers and various healthcare professionals.

Clinical

Work alongside the Health Care Assistant to help develop their skills.

Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant

National Service Frameworks.

Undertake opportunistic screening when clinicallyrequired.

Perform 24 Hour BP Monitoring.

Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.

Undertakemale, female and family planning assessments and give advice

Performcervical screening and promote breast awareness - following appropriate training.

Administeradult and paediatric injections/immunisations under an individualisedprescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.

Undertakeaccredited training in specific chronic disease management as or if required egdiabetes, respiratory, epilepsy, CHD etc. following appropriate training.

Contribute tothe maintenance of the practice diseases registers.

Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.

Deliverstravel health care, including vaccinations and advice for patients - followingappropriate training if required.

Recognise thesigns of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse,addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and is…