Job responsibilities
Professional role
Working with the medical
team and others in developing new roles, responding to changing healthcare
needs.
Pro-actively promote the
role of the ANP/ACP within the Practice, and externally to key stakeholders
and agencies.
The individual may be
required to undertake the assessment and management of patients within the
home environment.
To work within the
Nursing and Midwifery Council Code of Professional Conduct and Scope of
Professional Practice.
To maintain own
professional development in line with the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Regulations.
To promote evidence-based
practice through the use of the latest research-based guidelines and the
development of practice-based research.
To facilitate and
participate in multi-disciplinary education and clinical supervision.
Participate in continuing
professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date
evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is
maintained.
To promote personal
development and clinical excellence.
Provide clinical
supervision and support to other members of the practice nursing team and act
as a clinical expert.
Participate in
organisational decision making, interpret variations in outcomes and use data
from information systems to improve practice.
Monitor the effectiveness
of their clinical practice through the quality assurance strategies such as
the use of audit and peer review.
Keep up to date with
pertinent health-related policy and work with the practice team to consider
the impact and strategies for implementation.
To play an active role in
the development of practice development plans and new services.
To manage and take
responsibility clinically for the Nursing Team, ensuring PDPs and CPD are
undertaken in line with the Practice strategy and vision.
To manage and take
responsibility for holiday planning and sickness/absence for the nursing team
in line with Practice policies.
Management of patient health and illness
To deliver a high
standard of patient care as an Advanced Nurse/Clinical Practitioner in
general practice, using advanced autonomous clinical skills, and a broad and
in-depth theoretical knowledge base.
Provide a first point of
contact within the Practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated,
undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical
examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, to establish a
diagnosis and management plan.
Instigate necessary
invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret
findings/reports.
Where the post holder is
an independent prescriber: to prescribe safe, effective, and appropriate
medication as defined by current legislative framework.
Support general practice
nursing such as routine injections in accordance with the practice policy and
appropriate protocols, PGDs and PSDs ie Childhood and adult immunisations in
accordance with national guidelines such as: Flu vaccinations, travel
vaccines and completion of patient vaccination records. Anti-psychotic
injections, Vit B12 injections and contraceptive injections.
Support provision of
women's health services including cervical cytology and advice on
contraception and the menopause according to practice policy.
Contribute to Chronic
Disease Management in areas such as: Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, CVD Checks,
Learning Disabilities, Long Term Conditions and NHS Health Checks and to
other Enhanced Service specifications as required.
Support undertaking
investigative procedures including ECG, blood pressure, urine analysis, foot
checks.
Support treatment room
consultations such as minor injuries, wounds, dressing and treatment of leg
ulcers, suture removal, ear examination and syringing.
To prioritise health
problems and intervene appropriately, including initiation of effective
emergency care.
Promote health and
well-being through the use of health promotion, health education, screening,
and therapeutic communication skills.
To clearly communicate
the health status of the patient using appropriate terminology and technology.
Provide safe,
evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care.
To work within the
practice guidelines, policies and protocols.
To maintain accurate and
contemporaneous records, utilising computer systems where appropriate and
consider the Caldicott Principles in relation to all data handling.
Organisational
To complete records,
audits, reports and respond to appropriate questions and requests.
To attend meetings as
requested including but not limited to Nursing team, practice team and
Protected Learning Time meetings.
Support effective communication
channels between the whole team.
Develop a sound
understanding of the appointments database; event scheduling, session
planning and essential practice cover needs.
Inform Partners / Practice
Manager of pressures/difficulties/problem areas when aware.
Ensure that orders for
supplies are within a reasonable budget and one is constantly seeking to
reduce costs to the Partnership.
Contribute to care and maintenance of equipment including
cleaning and disinfecting items of equipment and keeping an up-to-date
record.
Support the repair and regular maintenance and
calibration of equipment, including equipment
maintenance/checking/calibration log.
To contribute to practice
strategy and developments when requested.
To work according to
Clinical Governance and support the Clinical Governance Agenda.
Understand that common
patient complaints may also be the catalyst for change within practice
procedures.
To understand the role of
Risk Management within the practice and contribute to risk assessment and
Significant Event Audit and the importance of Infection Control.
To actively participate
in the delivery of QOF targets, Enhanced Services and others as deemed by the
arrangements in general practice finance.
You will be
expected to participate in the induction plan for all new staff members
whatever their role may be as requested by Management.
You will be
expected to take part in the training programme for any new or role changing
staff members as requested by Management.
As a clinician be
available to support other healthcare team members and to accept referrals
from other team members.
To liaise with all
members of the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies local authority,
social services, secondary care, voluntary sector and Primary Care Trust in
order to assure appropriate care is provided for the practice population.
To participate as a key
member of the multi-professional team through the development of
collaborative and innovative practice.
To value all team
members.
To support the delivery
of health and safety guidance as agreed within the practice.
To support the writing of
maintenance and delivery of CQC guidance within the practice.
Enable the nursing team
to work effectively to provide high quality service to patients and to work effectively
with other agencies.
Develop a working
environment that promotes healthy, safe and effective work outcomes.