Glebe Road Surgery, a GMS training practice with around 10,500 patients, is seeking a lead practice nurse to lead its nursing team. The role covers infection prevention and control and CQC compliance alongside routine clinical care, chronic disease management, women's health, immunisations and spirometry. The post works closely with the partners and practice manager and adds a leadership element to general practice nursing. Applicants need at least two years' primary care experience and working knowledge of EMIS Web and ICP.
What the job involves
- Lead on infection prevention and control, working with the partners and practice manager to maintain CQC compliance
- Deliver routine nursing care in line with evidence, NICE and NSF guidance
- Plan, deliver and review treatment plans for patients with chronic disease
- Apply evidence-based practice and follow PGD requirements and policy
- Keep accurate clinical records
- Work within own scope of practice and refer to GPs when needed
- Carry out chaperoning
- Provide women's health services, including cervical cytology and contraception
- Deliver routine, childhood and travel immunisations
- Manage chronic disease in asthma, COPD and diabetes
- Perform spirometry
What’s required
Registration & licences
- Registered general nurse (RGN) or qualified practice nurse
Experience
- At least 2 years' experience in primary care
Skills & knowledge
- Working knowledge of EMIS Web
- Working knowledge of ICP and CQC compliance
Nice to have
- Previous line management or lead role experience
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
