Job responsibilities
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
To assist and perform routine nursing tasks
related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, suture and clip
removal, BMI and lifestyle advice, as directed and agreed with the clinical
manager, registered general nurses and GPs and all as per appropriate levels of
training and competence.
To support patients to improve and maintain
their mental, physical, behavioural health and wellbeing by using behaviour
change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical and mental)
and providing smoking cessation and weight management services.
To support the registered nurses with the
holistic assessment and wound care plans for patients with chronic and acute
wounds.
To implement agreed wound care plans, following
local and national evidence-based guidelines, inclusive of the treatment of
minor traumatic wounds within own level of competency. To recognise any
deterioration of wounds or infection and arrange early review with PN/GP or
specialist as required.
Following recognised Leg Ulcer management
training and the completion of competencies, to undertake Leg Ulcer care and
compression bandaging, following agreed care plans in line with local/practice
policy.
Following training and competency assessment, to
undertake adult and childhood NHS immunisation programmes and ensure
vaccines/injections are administrated under patient group directives or patient
specific directions.
To undertake administration of prescribed
medicines via oral, IM, SC routes, following competency-based training and
practice policy.
Provide holistic assessment and treatment of
patients attending for ear irrigation following relevant training.
To undertake the collection of pathological
& microbiology specimens including venipuncture, swabs, urine culture in
line with local guidelines.
To support chronic disease management
including monitoring patients with stable asthma, undertaking preliminary
investigations for Type 2 diabetes patients, such as foot checks.
To provide general health promotion education,
advice on national screening programs and making referrals to appropriate
services.
Provide contraception advice and sexual health
guidance in line with competency. Undertaking
annual contraceptive reviews in line with practice policies.
In line with national guidance and with
recognised competency-based training, undertake screening programs such as
cervical screening tests.
To undertake any investigatory test, such as
Ambulatory BP monitoring, automated Dopplers and Spirometry, taking basic
history and referring patients to relevant clinician for interpretation/
planning of care.
To be able to provide appropriate self-care
advice for patients presenting with minor illness within own level of
competency and referring to GP/ANP where appropriate.
Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate
who are being examined by another clinician.
Maintain effective infection control measures in
line with local guidelines and practice policy.
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of
vaccines and medication. Assist in the completion of monthly stock take and
support the cost-effective use of disposable items.
Maintain adequate stock within the treatment
rooms and assist with the re-stocking of other clinical rooms as required.
To participate in developments within the
practice and support QOF requirements.
Maintain accurate record keeping on our medical
record system (EMIS Web), as per NMC guidelines.
Recognise and understand the importance of
observing, documenting and communicating the signs and symptoms of child and
adult abuse.
Attend and actively participate in practice
meetings as required.
Awareness of referral mechanisms for mental
health issues, family violence, vulnerable adults and addictive behaviours.
Actively take part in mandatory and
internalexternal training as requested.
Adhere to and follow all policies and protocols.
This list is not exhaustive and specific tasks may
vary always allowing the individual to work within their own competence and
required remit of their role.
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