Would you like to : Develop a model of general practice that is compassionate, competent and sustainable, so that we can be positive contributors to our patients and each other.

Then this may be the opportunity you have been looking for.

In this post you will be responsible for the delivery of basic practice nursing services care to the practice population, supported by experienced practice nurses within the Practice and DCHS Practice Nursing Service, you will deliver care within the boundaries of the role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities.

You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and providing nurse leadership as required. You will be supported in your training if you are required to complete the Fundamentals course in Practice nurse skills.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being

Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition

Assess and care for patients presenting with uncomplicated wounds

Undergo relevant training to support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs

Undergo relevant training to support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations

Under the direction of experienced practice nurses implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children

Identify and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily and apply principles of self-care

Undertake routine tasks such as wound care and suture removal as required

Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs is undertaken. Where appropriate, oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements

Undertake mandatory and statutory training

Apply infection control measures within the Practice according to local and national guidelines

About us

Our purpose is to provide community health services to a patient population of over one million people in Derbyshire and Derby, as part of Joined Up Care Derbyshire.

We employ around 4,200 substantive staff, caring for patients in 11 community hospitals and more than 30 health centres, as well as in clinics, GP practices, schools, care homes and, increasingly, in people's own homes and via virtual consultations.

At DCHS we also offer:

• Up to 33 days' holiday each year plus Bank Holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible working options
• Relocation package (qualifying criteria)
• One of the best Pension schemes in the UK
• Free parking at all of our sites
• A fair mileage and lease car scheme
• Supported study leave
• Staff health & wellbeing programme
• Access to Health Service Discounts
• Annual flu vaccination

Job description

Job responsibilities

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Person Specification

Essential

Essential

• Post qualification experience
• Experience working in Primary Care or Community Setting
• Evidence of post registration study
• Basic knowledge of chronic disease management
• Ability to perform extended roles such as venepuncture & ECG etc

Desirable

• Cervical Cytology qualification
• Adult & Children Immunisation / Vaccination
• Wound Management
• Knowledge of SystmOne clinical system
• Awareness of Quality & Outcome Framework

Personal attributes

Essential

• Evidence of team working

Desirable

• Evidence of leadership

Employer details

Employer name

Derbyshire Community Health Services NHSFT

Address

St Lawrence Road Surger

17-19 St Lawrence Rd

CHESTERFIELD

S42 5LH

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