Job responsibilities
The post holder will demonstrate courageous and critical thinking and is
a caring, compassionate and committed experienced nurse who, acting within
their professional boundaries, will provide care for the presenting patient
from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and
evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, competent clinical
decision-making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills,
for patients within the general practice. The post holder will commit to
demonstrating critical thinking in the safe clinical decision-making process.
They will communicate and work collaboratively with the general practice team
to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and
procedures, and providing nurse leadership as required.
Key responsibilities
Triaging patients to appropriate clinicians and other relevant services
Assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate treatment/interventions
and care for patients presenting
with an undifferentiated diagnosis
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and
psychological perspective, and plan
clinical care accordingly
Assess, diagnosis, plan, implement and evaluate
interventions/treatments for patients with complex needs
Proactively identify, diagnose and manage treatment plans for patients
at risk of developing a long-term
condition (as appropriate)
Diagnose and manage both acute and chronic conditions, integrating
both drug- and non-drug-based
treatment methods into a management plan
Work with patients in order to support compliance with and adherence to
prescribed treatments
Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter
medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the
patient in complex, urgent or emergency
situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote
healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
Support and manage health needs of women presenting for family planning,
cervical cytology or sexual health consultation
Assess, identify and refer patients presenting with mental health
needs in accordance with the NSF for Mental Health
Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for
both adults and children
Advise, support and administer vaccinations for patients travelling
abroad, where appropriate
Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with
aural conditions
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles, to ensure
patients are fully informed and consent
to treatment
Communicate with and support patients who are receiving bad news
Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need
for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of
understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating
Full job description will discussed with successful condidates
