To assist & perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine BP checks, ECG, suture & clip removal, BMI & lifestyle advice, as directed & agreed with line manager, registered general nurses & GPs
To implement agreed wound care plans, following local & 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 & arrange early review with PN/GP or specialist as required
To support the RGN with the holistic assessment & planning of wound care plans for patients with chronic and acute wounds
To support patients to improve & maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health & wellbeing by using behaviour change interventions, such as undertaking health checks (physical & mental), smoking cessation services
To support the RGN with the holistic assessment & planning of wound care plans for patients with chronic & acute wounds
Carry out Chronic Disease Management annual reviews delegated by the Practice Nurse or senior colleague
Support the Practice Nurse with the management of patients with long-term conditions/chronic diseases, using a holistic patient centred approach
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Practice Nurse GP or other member of the Primary Health Care Team
Be able to undertake baseline observations & identify signs of improvement, report any deteriorations or concerns, e.g. pulse, blood pressure, respirations, oxygen saturations, peak flow, spirometry, blood glucose levels, ECG, assessing nutrition & hydration, participate in screening programmes & Annual Reviews for example in patients with Learning Disabilities
Perform cervical smear screening on completion of additional training as guidance RCN Position Statement on Registered Nursing Associates (RNAs) training in cervical sample taking
Administer medications as prescribed & in accordance with NMC standards e.g. via nebuliser or injections using subcutaneous or intramuscular route under Patient Specific Directions
Following agreed protocols with referral to Practice Nurse or GPs as appropriate assist in the assessment, planning, development implementation & evaluation of programmes to promote health & well-being, & prevent adverse effects on health and well-being
Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new patient medicals & NHS health checks
Document consultations accurately & appropriately, according to NMC guideline
Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical adult & children safeguarding protection procedures, including systems of referral
Ability to recognise signs & symptoms of abuse/neglect
Ensure infection prevention and control guidelines are maintained
To be responsible for providing the appropriate nursing evidenced based care of an allocated group of patients
Be an accountable professional who is responsible for their actions, working in line with NMC standards of proficiency
Recognise & work within the limits of their competency
To work as part of multidisciplinary team using resources efficiently
To deliver quality care to patients and to work effectively within the nursing team
To be competent in carrying out a variety of clinical procedures
Checking clinical rooms, stocking & rotating items as required to ensure adequate stock levels for the week
- Adhere to Practice Policies & Procedures, & Employee Handbook conditions
- Attend monthly staff training for mandatory training
- Any other reasonable tasks requested by Management
