Job responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
Deliver effective management of patients with chronic
diseases as detailed by the Quality Outcomes Framework by implementing and
using protocols and clinical guidelines.
Work with patients to support compliance with, and adherence
to, prescribed treatments.
Wound care/ulcer care/ removal of sutures.
Health promotion.
ECGs.
Venepuncture.
Blood pressure/ hypertension reviews.
Routine adult and child injections and immunisations/ travel
immunisations.
Womens health checks including contraception, sexual health
and cervical cytology.
Adherence to infection control policies.
To take responsibility for own professional development an
undertaking training for specific clinical tasks.
Attend mandatory training course and updates and any study
days as appropriate to the post.
Participate in yearly appraisal, personal development plan
and revalidation.
Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in
conjunction with the practice nursing team.
Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to
ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that
promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self- care.
Recognise and work within own competence and professional
code of conduct as regulated by NMC.
Produce accurate and complete records of patients
consultation, consistent with legislation policies and procedures.
Prioritise, organise, and manage own workload in a manner
that maintains and promotes quality.
Undertake opportunistic screening when required.
Assessing problems presented opportunistically by patients.
Recognise the signs of child abuse, addictive behaviours,
suicidal tendencies and be aware of local referral procedures.
Apply infection control measures when collecting and
handling laboratory specimens. Disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood
and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.
Undertake management of emergencies i.e., burns,
haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies, /asthma attacks.
Undertake annual training and demonstrate competency in
anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.
Attend and participate in any practice meetings when
required.
Apply practice policies, standards, and guidance.
The above job description of responsibilities is not
exhaustive, and the Practice Nurse maybe asked to perform other duties. These
may vary from time to time but will not change the general character of the
post or the level of any responsibility entailed.