Lead Nurse needed in London (Visa Sponsorship Available)

The following are the core responsibilities of the lead PCN nurse. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

a. Develop, implement and embed health promotion and well-being programmes

b. Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients, which promote health and well-being

c. Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health

d. Provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

e. Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions

f. Prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice

g. Review patient medications to enhance compliance

h. Provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications on side effects and dosages

i. Oversee the provision of wound care services to patients

j. Request pathology services as necessary

k. Process pathology results as required

l. Oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary / specialist care as required

m. Maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

n. Ensure SNOMED codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team

o. Chaperone patients where necessary

p. Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

q. Support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

r. Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

s. Implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

t. Support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over the counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

u. Liaise with external services / agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

v. Delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

w. Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

x. Understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

y. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

z. Develop, review and implement PCN policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation