Job responsibilities
Qualified Practice Nurse
REPORTS TO:THE PARTNERS (Clinically)
THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)
Grade: F/G
HOURS: PT
Job Responsibilities:
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs. To provide essential Treatment duties such as BP checks, NHS Health checks, new patient medicals/urinalysis, prescribed injections (e.g. B12 and Denosumab) BMI and lifestyle advice
Cytology
To provide holistic assessment of wounds and implement wound care in line with current evidence-based guidelines. Inclusive of the treatment of minor traumatic wounds within own level of competency, ulcer care/Doppler,
Removal of Sutures
Travel Clinic
ECGs
Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry
Venepuncture
Hypertension Management
Ear syringing
Offer advice about childhood and adult immunisations and ensure vaccines/injections are administrated under patient group directives or individual prescription.
Provide contraception advice and sexual health guidance. Undertaking annual contraceptive reviews and injections in line with practice policies.
Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings, implants
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Interest in long term conditions i.e. diabetes, coronary heart disease, COPD etc., following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate.
To be able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
To be able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the correct use of Automated Defibrillator following training, according to the current UK Resuscitation Council guidelines.
To run the Anticoagulant clinic to Practice patients*
(*See Anticoagulant service specification) Training will be provided.
Work in accordance with NMC The Code for Nurses and Midwives (2015).
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes and on computers, as per NMC guidelines.
Other tasks will include: -
To 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.
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms.
Ordering of Health Promotion Literature
Maintain stock of health promotion literature
Ordering of stock from the Hospital
Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
A duty to advise GPs of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks.
Attend and participate in weekly clinical meetings and any Practice meetings when required.
Awareness of statutory protection procedures including referral and recognition of signs and symptoms of child abuse.
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 as listed in the Employee Handbook and contract.
On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Confidentiality:
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety:
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:
Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines
Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards
Reporting potential risks identified.
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues, to include:
Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation.
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers, and colleagues
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.
Personal/Professional Development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
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 work.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
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:
The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
Recognize peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
Contribution to the Implementation of Services:
The post-holder will:
Apply Practice policies, standards, and guidance.
Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work.
Participate in audit where appropriate.
COMMUNICATION AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Liaises with the General Practitioners, Practice Manager and Practice Nurses. The CCG, Hospital
Doctors, Medical Secretaries, Hospital Staff and Community services.
This Job Description will be subject to periodic review and amendment in consultation with the post holder.
