Job responsibilities
Main Duties and
Responsibilities
Assist GP's to help deliver effective implementation of management
of pts in Primary Care.
Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in
conjunction with the practice nursing team.
Encourage the development of integrated services within Primary
Care to include integrated practice based teams and multidisciplinary working.
Promote your own continuing professional development.
Recognize the opportunities for working in partnership with the PCN
and Practices involved within the PCN.
Participate in an annual appraisal.
Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of
the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.
Experience in Chronic Disease Management or Family Planning or
willingness to train/progress in these areas
Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.
Perform venipuncture and electrocardiography
Undertake wound care/ management/dressing techniques.
Leg ulcer management, Doppler and bandaging.
Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.
Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised
prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and
disposal of vaccines and drugs.
Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in
changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.
Provide an adult and childhood immunisation service working to
Patient Group Directions - following appropriate training if required.
Deliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice for
patients - following appropriate training if required.
Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable
adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours and suicidal tendencies and be
aware of local, referral procedures.
Ensure that current evidence based approach to patients are
standard practice
Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of
laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body
fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.
Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g. burns,
haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.
Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in
anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques Research, Audit and Quality
Encourage the development of a practice audit strategy and action
plan for Primary Care.
Contribute to the provision of equitable, high quality services for
patients in the locality.
Help support the integration across primary, secondary and tertiary
care services.
Maintain an interest in national research initiatives and
disseminate appropriate information to health professionals if asked to do so.
Ensure all care is evidence based using up to date validated
literature.
Contribute to research and development programs where required to
improve clinical practice
Following identified training needs, participate in training and
facilitation of other practice nurses & health care assistants.
Participate in partnership programs of awareness raising, detection
and prevention of chronic diseases.
Maintain a level of expertise in specific chronic disease
management (when appropriate) and other pertinent areas of health care, and
seek to develop new and improved skills.
Advise members of the public on the concepts of health promotion,
education, prevention and protection
Seek out new knowledge of nursing and health by reading, enquiring
and partaking in continuous education program.
Take responsibility for personal development and education.
Direct, supervise and help mentor nurses and health care assistants
in the clinical setting.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary education and training.
Monitor and maintain consistency of professional standards and take
appropriate action if standards are not met.
Maintain professional development by attending relevant courses and
study days to keep abreast of current knowledge and developments.
Completing all mandatory training modules as specified.
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions,
either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own
and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the
teams performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients
needs
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication
Maintain communication and liaise with other disciplines across
primary, secondary and tertiary care services as and when necessary
Contribute to and work effectively within the primary care team
Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of
standards of care.
Maintain accurate patient records
Advise and support other members of the team aiming towards common
objectives.
Additional Duties
To assist in seasonal projects
as requested e.g. Flu campaign
Assisting doctors and nurses
with minor surgical procedures as required.
Key Skills and Personal Characteristics
An understanding, acceptance
and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
An understanding and
acceptance of ones capabilities and awareness of own limitations
Ability to work without direct
supervision and to determine own workload priorities
Flexibility of working hours
Excellent communication skills
Registered Health
Professional
Abide by the legal requirements
and statutory rules relating to practice and record and maintain registration
with NMC/ Medical Indemnity.
