Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
Working with members of the Primary Care Nursing Team you will be responsible for forming effective relationships with the doctors, staff and patients. You will be required to undertake all general nursing duties in accordance with the practice protocols and establish programmes of care for patient groups with continual overall nursing requirements.
You will ensure that all nursing care delivered to the practice population is relevant, effective and of a high standard and promote a learning environment for staff, students, carers and patients as necessary.
You will ensure that all nursing care delivered to the practice population is relevant, effective and of a high standard and promote a learning environment for staff, students, carers and patients as necessary.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
To work with members of the Primary Care Nursing Team, Multi-disciplinary Primary Health Care Team, and other agencies, statutory and voluntary, to improve the standards of health in the community and promote the health of the individual.
To work with members of the Primary Care Nursing Team, Multi-disciplinary Primary Health Care Team, and other agencies, statutory and voluntary, to improve the standards of health in the community and promote the health of the individual.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Support and enhance the patient care offered by the GPs
Support and enhance the patient care offered by the GPs
Advise, educate and develop ongoing healthcare with an emphasis on preventative measures.
Support & educate patients on their condition and development of self-management plans where appropriate.
Refer to other PCHT members and other professional agencies as appropriate
Liaise with other members of the community nursing team and work as part of an integrated team leading and managing any necessary adjustments and changes in practice.
Implement and evaluate the agreed programme of patient care, whilst acting on and reporting any changes as necessary to the relevant team member
Participate in the development of nursing policies and protocols with reference to best practice.
Management of change in both patient care and ensuring best practice by nursing team.
Attend training as required and to complete an annual Personal Development Plan
Identify individual training needs
Support personal development of members of Practice Nursing Team
Maintain standards of care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions using national and local guidelines where appropriate
Work autonomously in providing the care and management of chronic disease care provision in line with local/national guidelines.
To maintain and regularly update clinical record.
To regularly evaluate patient care.
Knowledge and understanding of clinical computer systems and the generating of clinical audit and providing information.
To be involved in ongoing clinical supervision
To accept responsibility and report any necessary maintenance on all nursing equipment used.
To participate with the induction, training and continuous clinical support of the nursing staff in the practice, Staff Nurses and Health Care Support Workers as appropriate.
Stock control of vaccine and other nursing requirements as necessary
To maintain confidentiality at all times
Attend staff meetings and represent the best needs of the patient (patient advocate) and the nursing team.
Ensure there is adequate cover and provision of nursing care during periods of staff absence/annual leave/sickness.
Responsible for the management and organisation of the recall system for
Childhood Immunisation
Clinical Screening
Chronic disease management
Liaising with the members of the community nurse team in the management of ensuring the uptake of
Childhood Immunisation
Cervical Screening
Flu Vaccination
Support GP and Patient in medicine management and medicine review.
General Nursing duties to include:
Smears and vaginal swabs
To perform ECGs
Change dressings, remove sutures
Administer injections, immunisations and vaccinations in all areas
Travel advice and vaccination
To prepare and assist with minor operations
To initiate and perform routine diagnostic tests, interpret and refer as necessary
Family planning
Stock control
Running specialist clinics e.g. Asthma, Diabetes, CHD etc.
Promotion of health education and provision of life style advice
Education on immunisation
Staying on top of QOF and QIF
Infection Prevention and Control
Support in maintaining infection prevention and control measures and to work to the ICP Policy, undertaking audits and providing evidence of compliance to the Practice Manager. To work with other Practice Nurses and the Practice Manager to produce the ICP annual statement
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
1.To actively participate in annual appraisal, produce Personal Development Plan to identify individual training and development needs, and attend all mandatory training.
2.To take personal responsibility for any Health and Safety issues and obligations under the Health & Safety Work Act. Also be aware of and comply with other relevant legislation and policies e.g. Fire Regulations
3.Uphold all aspects of Practice policies and procedures, and legal requirements in relation to personal conduct.
The duties outlined in the job description are not intended to be exhaustive lists. Their duties and responsibilities may be amended following consultation with the post holder