Job Description

About the Role

Caradoc Surgery in Frinton on Sea are currently seeking an experienced practice nurse to work on a part-time basis for 10 hours a week.

Working as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population. You will be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including care for elderly and housebound patients.



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 Assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice 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 Assist with day-to-day support of immunisations, venepuncture, womans health cytology, contraction etc. Request pathology tests and process results Support the practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure. For further information, please see job description attached.

About the Candidate

All applicants should have the following qualifications, registrations, skills and experience:

Essential:
Current NMC registration with an active PIN Experience of working as a practice nurse and of working within a primary care environment Experience of chronic disease management Relevant clinical skills listed above
Desirable:
Mentor or teaching qualification Nurse prescriber Family planning qualification

About Us

Caradoc Surgery is part of the Ranworth PCN. The PCN comprises of Ranworth Surgery in Clacton on Sea, Green Elms Health Centre in Jaywick, Kennedy Way Medical Centre in Holland on Sea and Caradoc Surgery in Frinton on Sea. We have a diverse patient population of around 32,000 patients and all practices work on SystmOne.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Please note this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.