Job summary The post holder isresponsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to thepractice population. Supported by the GP Partners and nursing team within thepractice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusingupon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions,health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively withthe general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting thedelivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. Main duties of the job To practise a range of clinical skills gained through previous experience, undertaking the delivery of nursing care as a self-directing practitioner, working with the GPs to meet the clinical needs of our patients as appropriate.To support structures already in place for the smooth running of the practice.To provide effective leadership and management skills.To ensure own actions are consistent with clinical governance systems.To conduct audit and patient screening in pursuance of the objectives of the Quality & Outcomes Framework (QOF) of the PMS contract. About us Eltham Palace is a GP Practice in Eltham (Greenwich), serving 8,800 patients.We have 2 GP partners, 4 Sessional GPs, Practice Nurse, Clinical Pharmacists and highly committed and enthusiastic administrative and reception staff.We adopt a team approach to patient care and endeavour to monitor the service provided to patients, to ensure that it meets current standards of excellence.Clinical Software: EMIS Web Job description Job responsibilities The post holder isresponsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to thepractice population. Supported by the partners and nursing team within thepractice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusingupon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions,health prevention and screening activities. They will work collaboratively withthe general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting thedelivery of policy and procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Wound care removal of sutures and staples ECGs Venepuncture New patient medicals Requesting pathology tests and processing the results advising patients accordingly Understanding the importance of evidence-based practice Understand the requirement for PGDs and associated policy Ability to record accurate clinical notes Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to GPs Chaperone procedure Women health cervical cytology contraception etc Immunisations routine childhood and travel Chronic disease management Travel medicine Spirometry Broad knowledge of clinical governance Knowledge of public health issues in the local area Awareness of issues within the wider health arena Knowledge of health promotion strategies
