Practice Nurse

The Practice Sister post holder is responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services and care to the practice population. Supported by senior clinicians within the practice, theywill deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities.

Key Responsibilities

To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures and protocols, working within themall times, providing a high standard of nursing services to patients.

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

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

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

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex,urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Assessand care for patients presenting with a variety of different types of wounds.

Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs,assisting with IUCD and contraceptive implant fitting.

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations

Recognise,assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework (NSF) for Mental Health

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including annual flu and COVID-19 clinics.

The Westgate Practice is a large GMS practice with 13 supportive Partners, located within the heart of Lichfield. We have a large team of c 100 staff working across a number of teams, including GPs, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurse, Pharmacy, Mental Health and administrative.

We offer

• Free parking
• CPD programme
• A large supportive team environment

If you would like to arrange an informal visit we would be delighted to welcome you.

Our Vision

Westgate Practice will deliver the very best health care to our patients, now and in the future.

Our Mission

Westgate Practice mission is to be an outstanding general practice by delivering high quality care to all our patients, in a timely way and in an environment that meets the individual needs of our patients and staff.

Job Title - Practice Sister (22 hours per week)

Reports to - Lead Nurse Manager

Work Base/Location - Greenhill Health Centre, Lichfield /Shenstone Surgery

The post holder is responsible for the delivery of practice nursing services and care to the practice population. Supported by senior clinicians within the practice, they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions, health prevention and screening activities.

To work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures.

Key Responsibilities
:

To have a thorough knowledge of all Practice procedures and protocols, working within them all times, providing a high standard of nursing services to patients.

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

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

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care

Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions

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

Assess and care for patients presenting with a variety of different types of wounds.

Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs, assisting with IUCD and contraceptive implant fitting.

Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations

Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Service Framework (NSF) for Mental Health

Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, including annual weekend and weekday flu and COVID-19 clinics.

Participate in Flu and COVID-19 immunisations for housebound patients.

Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad

Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions

Confidentiality:

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