Job responsibilities
To provide high
quality care based on the needs of the practice population which includes
treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education
To assess, plan,
deliver and evaluate care holistically
To deliver care in
accordance with agreed practice protocols and guidelines
Assist in
developing new services and complementing and extending the range of services
offered to patients
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key areas of
responsibility will include:
Provide treatment
and care in conjunction with the GPs or independently as appropriate and
according to practice policy and guidelines
Take responsibility
for own clinics and time management
Review and filing
of own test results and those relating to chronic disease
Advise patients on
general health and minor ailments with referral to the GP as necessary
Immunisations and
vaccinations including childhood immunisations
Holiday
vaccinations and travel advice, inline with GP Contract.
Venepuncture
First Aid for
presenting emergencies
Diagnostic tests
such as ECG, urinalysis, swabs, blood tests
Responsibility for
the nursing management of patients with chronic disease/long term conditions
including diabetes, CHD, CVA, asthma, COPD, CKD, mental health, learning
disabilities, autism and hypertension.
To initiate,
develop and implement protocols in relation to patients with chronic disease
To carry out
cervical cytology
Carry out new
patient health checks, well man and well woman checks
Actively promote
health education and weight management advice
Provide family
planning and contraception advice
Act as chaperone
where required
To promote and run
health campaigns as appropriate
Ensure the stock
and immunisation stocks are monitored and kept up to date
To carry out risk
assessments in accordance with COSHH regulations
Keep up to date
with practice policies and procedures, especially in relation to recording
systems, administration of drugs, child protection, confidentiality, health and
safety
Adhere to infection
control procedures and ensure practice policies are up to date
Cleaning of
equipment and disposal of waste
To be competent in
the use of the computer ensuring patients details are correctly input in
accordance with practice guidelines
To actively
contribute and oversee QOF targets directly relating to the practice nurse role
Support PCN
initiatives when required
To maintain disease
registers
RELATIONSHIP
Responsible to the
Partners for clinical issues and the Practice Manager for administrative issues
To work closely
with other members of the team, practising good teamwork at all times
Liaise with other
team members e.g. admin and reception staff, District Nurses, Health Visitors,
Community Matrons, School Nurses etc.
Liaise with
secondary care and social services to ensure safeguarding, quality and
continuity of care
Attend monthly
multi-disciplinary meetings in-line with clinical responsibility.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Maintain own annual
registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and work within the scope
of the NMC guidelines
Be personally
accountable for own practice and promote a professional approach to patients
and staff
Acknowledge any
limitation in knowledge and competence and practice within own limits at all
times, highlighting any training needs to the Practice Manager
Maintain accurate
records in line with NMC guidelines including data collection, completion of
templates and read coding
Maintain own
continuous professional development and ensure re-validation and PDP is kept up
to date in line with the requirements of the practice and the NMC
Maintain own car
insurance ensuring cover is in place for work related activities
PRACTICE
DEVELOPMENT
Attend and
contribute to meetings both internally and externally as required
Participate in
Practice Development and planning
Attend courses and
training as identified at appraisal and agreed with the Practice Manager
Co-operate/participate
with research within the practice
PREMISES
Be aware and notify
the Practice Manager of any Health and Safety and hazardous conditions
To be familiar with
procedures if the fire alarm is raised and assist patients out of the practice
without putting own life at risk
Ensure safety
procedures are carried out in order to maintain a safe environment for
employees, patients and visitors.
This is not
intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the post.