PRACTICE NURSE

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Providing assessment, screening, treatment services and health education advice

Assist in the provision of nursing services for the practice to include the delegation of duties to other practice nursing staff as appropriate.

Assist the nursing needs of patients and provide appropriate care-treatment in conjunction with team members, the GP or independently, as appropriate and in accordance with practice policy and protocols.

Undertake general nursing care of the patients within the surgery to include:

Administration of wound care assessment and planning management in conjunction with patient.

Ear examination and irrigation.

Venepuncture, if Phlebotomist not available.

Recording of ECGs.

Provide patient education on health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes.

Provide travel vaccinations, information and advice with relevant training

Provide Well Woman services to include cervical smear taking, swabs, basic contraceptive advice, pessary changes and coil removals - in-house training provided if needed.

Provide care to those patients with chronic diseases CHD, Hypertension, Asthma, Diabetes, COPD.

Administer vaccinations as per PGD to include childhood immunisation.

Administer regular injections as per PSD practice protocols.

Provide Doppler assessment for those patients requiring accurate diagnosis of leg ulcer treatment.

other delegated duties considered appropriate for the post

Evaluate the outcome of care, make changes to the care plan for individual patients and modify care in conjunction with patient and or family.

Co-operate and participate in any Research Projects or Audit Work where appropriate.

Co-operate and participate in the development of the nurse role within the Practice.

Report any concerns or considerations to the Lead Nurse.

Supplies and equipment Treatment room and other areas:

Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment.

Pathological specimens and investigation procedures:

Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears, etc.

Administration & professional responsibilities

Participate in the administration and professional responsibilities of the Practice team.

Ensure accurate documentation of all consultations and treatments in the patient medical record using SystmOne.

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice.

Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports.

Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required.

Assist in the formulation of Practice philosophy, strategy and policy.

Generate prescriptions where appropriate and according to protocol.

Ensure computer system is operational at the beginning of each day and closed down at the end of the day.

A willingness to develop and expand core knowledge on all aspects of IT through both in-house and external training.

Receive and make telephone calls as required. Take messages as appropriate.

Ensure total familiarity with appointment system in place.

Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations to the Practice Manager.

Assist patients who require information about the in-house complaints procedure.

Research projects:

Co-operate and participate as required in any research projects within the practice as identified.

Professional development:

Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days, in house training events, self-directed learning and research, as deemed useful or necessary for professional development and revalidation.

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.

Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar.

Actively participate in clinical supervision.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Competent in chronic disease management and routine treatment room duties.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi disciplinary team.

Desirable

• Previous experience in primary care or GP setting desire.

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in primary care or GP setting.
• Experience in chronic disease management and treatment room duties.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Brannam Medical Centre

Address

Brannam Square

Kiln Lane

Barnstaple

Devon

EX32 8GP

Employer's website

https://www.brannammedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)