Practice Nurse

We are looking for a Practice Nurse to join our friendly and experienced nursing team. The post holder will be responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the whole practice population.

Ideally we would like a Nurse with Practice Nurse experience, and particularly Chronic Disease Management skills, however we would be willing to offer training to the right candidate

The focus of the role is both the delivery of evidence-based care for patients presenting with a long-term condition, and the provision of preventative health care to the practice population.

As an autonomous practitioner the Nurse is responsible for the care delivered, demonstrating critical thinking and skills in clinical decision-making in the management of patients.

They will work collaboratively within the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, support the delivery of policy and procedures, and support the management team as required.

• Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being - including for those patients with a known long-term condition
• Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols
• Work with patients in order to support concordance to prescribed treatments
• Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
• Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care
• Support and manage health needs of women presenting for contraception, sexual health and cervical screening
• Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including ordering vaccinations, as well as overseeing safeguarding issues
• Advise, support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling abroad in line with national guidance

We are a large, friendly 19,000 patient practice on the south coast, 15 mins from Brighton.

We have a team of 15 Nurses and HCA's, 18 GPs (Partners and Salaried), an administration team, reception team and Pharmacy team.

We are environmentally friendly and have a modern low carbon emission building with Ground Source Heat Pump and Solar Panels. We have a shower and are looking to install a bike shed.

• Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate treatment programmes that promote health and well-being
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition
• Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition as appropriate
• Work with other health care professionals to diagnose, monitor, manage and treat long-term conditions, including non-drug-based treatment methods using a management plan, and in line with national and local policies and practice needs
• Review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence-based practice and national and practice protocols
• Work with patients in order to support concordance 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 patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care
• Support and manage health needs of women presenting for contraception, sexual health and cervical screening
• Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including ordering vaccinations, as well as overseeing safeguarding issues
• Advise, support and administer vaccinations where appropriate for patients travelling abroad in line with national guidance

• Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed, listened to and consent to treatment
• Communicate…