Green Elms Surgery in Jaywick are currently seeking an experienced practice nurse to work on a part-time basis for 10 hours per week.
Working as a member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.
Main responsibilities will include;
- Management of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health promotion, well women and well man clinics.
- Support the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.
- Support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the nurse manager
- Develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
- Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients’ health
- Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic condition
- Co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- Request pathology tests and process results
For further information, please see job description attached.