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
1. 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
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 put new patient health checks,
well man and well woman checks
Actively promote health education and
provide smoking cessation 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 drugs cabinet and doctors
bags 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
To provide vaccination to patients in
their own home where required
Support PCN initiatives when required
3. AUDIT &
RESEARCH
Collect routine data and participate
and initiate clinical audit
To implement audit and research
findings to improve clinical practice
To maintain disease registers
4. RELATIONSHIP
Responsible to the Partners for
clinical issues and the Practice Manager for administrative issues
To work closely with other members of
the nursing 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
5. 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 revalidation 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
6. 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
7. 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.
