Job responsibilities
Main
responsibilities
Clinical Practice Nursing
Wound Management
Undertake uncomplicated dressings
Undertake
suture removal
Undertake
Doppler readings
Screening
Undertake screening including BP checks, height, weight, BMI & Urinalysis
Carry
out Well Person Checks and New Patient Medicals
Undertake
venepuncture, following training.
Health Promotion
Make basic assessment of needs of patient
Provide nuturional advice on Obesity, Raised Cholesterol, CHD and Diabetes
Measures
and records BMI
Understand patients motivation to adapt their lifestyle
Offer lifestyle advice on smoking and exercise and refers as appropriate
Vaccinations & Immunisations
Administer
injections under individual prescription or Patient Group Direction, following
training.
Administer
childhood immunisations under individual prescription of Patient Group
Direction, following training.
Ensure
safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
Ear Care
Undertake
ear syringing, following training.
Advise
patients about safe ear care.
Infection Control
Apply
infection control measures within the Practice according to local and national
guidelines. This includes:-
o
Universal
hygiene precautions.
o
The
collection and handling of laboratory specimens
o
Segregation
and disposal of waste materials
o
Decontamination
of instruments and clinical equipment
o
Reporting
and treatment of sharps injuries
o
Dealing
with blood and body fluid spillages
Assist
patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures.
Emergency Management
Is
competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.
Family Planning
Has a
basic understanding of emergency contraception and refers patients as
appropriate.
Advises
on risk of pregnancy and has basic knowledge of contraception options,
following training.
Womens Health
Has a
working knowledge of the national and local Cervical Cytology and mammography
screening programmes.
Can
discuss breast self awareness, demonstrate self-breast examination and provide
supporting literature to patients.
Mens Health
Can
discuss and give basic advice on male health issues and provide supporting
literature to patients.
Care and Programme Management
Diabetes
Has a
basic understanding of diabetes
Assists
in the diagnosis of diabetic patients and makes appropriate referrals
Supplies
appropriate material for patient education
Is able
to manage the emergency treatment of a diabetic patient with
hypo/hyperglycaemic attack according to Practice Guidelines.
Respiratory Disease Management
Has a
basic understanding of asthma care; its diagnosis, treatments and the principles
of self-management.
Checks
patients inhaler techniques and measure peak flow readings
Has a
basic understanding of COPD treatment to support patients and make appropriate
referrals.
Nebulise
patients following assessment by GP/Senior Nurse.
Cardiovascular Disease
Has a
basic understanding of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system.
Identify
and advise patients on risk factors associated with cardiovascular disease i.e.
BP, lipid, glucose monitoring, family history, smoking, diet and exercise.
Understands
the basic management of patients with hypertension, angina, myocardial
infarction and cerebro-vascular accident.
Clinical Practice Leadership
Assist
in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care.
Assist
and teaches others in clinical setting, including unqualified staff.
Act as
an assessor/mentor to other staff where necessary.
Works
effectively in a team
Clinical Practice Development
Is aware
of current research approaches to patient care and incorporates this in
Practice
Has an
understanding of the ethical dilemmas that impinge on general practice.
Support
structures that are in place for the smooth running of the Practice.
Contribute
to the efficient utilisation of the nursing resource.
Effective use of resources and stock control
with an awareness of cost implications is required although no direct budgetary
responsibility
Additional
responsibilites
Computer Literature
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work as part of a team and independently
Ability to organise, prioritise and manage time
effectively
Ability to work under pressure
Reliability and confidentiality
Own transport
Ability to work flexible hours with prior
arrangement
Communication
and Working Relationships
To liaise and
work closely with:
All members of the Primary
Healthcare Team
Staff in other areas of Primary
and Secondary Healthcare
Patients and visitors
Social Services
Statutory and Voluntary Agencies