Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Practice Nurse (job share welcomed)
REPORTS TO: The Partners
HOURS: 18-25.5 hours Per Week
JOB SUMMARY
Undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate
care / treatment in conjunction with GPs according to practice policy, protocols
etc. Strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying
practice population needs. Chronic Disease management is an essential part of
the role. Knowledge of the GMS contract, e.g. The Quality and Outcomes
Framework, LES/DES is a vital element of the post.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Professional Responsibilities
Assist GP's to help deliver effective implementation of
management of pts with chronic diseases as detailed by the Quality and Outcomes
framework.
Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in
conjunction with the practice nursing team.
Encourage the development of integrated services within
Primary Care to include integrated practice based teams and multidisciplinary
working.
Promote your own continuing professional development.
Recognise the opportunities for working in partnership with
the Primary Health care team.
Participate in an annual appraisal.
Clinical: The following skills are desirable but training will
be given if required.
Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and
targets of the GMS contract, PCN DES and any relevant National Service
Frameworks.
Experience in Chronic Disease Management or willingness to
undertake training.
Undertake opportunistic screening when clinically required.
Perform electrocardiography
Undertake simple and complex wound care/ management dressing
techniques, including leg ulcer management, Dopplers and compression
bandaging.
Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness.
Administer adult and paediatric injections under an
individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage,
rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support
patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.
Deliver travel health care, including vaccinations and advice
for patients - following appropriate training if required.
Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence,
vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies
and be aware of local, referral procedures.
Ensure that current evidence based approaches to patients are
standard practice
Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling
of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and
body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries.
Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, should they
present at the practice, eg: burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies
and asthma attacks.
Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in
anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques
Research, Audit and Quality
Abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating
to practice and record and maintain periodic professional registration with RCN
& NMC
Contribute to the development of a practice audit strategy and
action plan for Primary Care.
Contribute to the provision of equitable, high quality
services for patients in the locality.
Help support the integration across primary, secondary and
community services.
Maintain an interest in national research initiatives and
disseminate appropriate information to health professionals if asked to do so.
Ensure all care is evidence based using up to date validated
literature.
Contribute to research and development programmes where
required to improve clinical practice. Education and Training
Provide professional advice /support to health care
professionals within the Primary health care team
Following identified training needs, participate in training
and facilitation of other practice nurses & health care assistants.
Provide mentorship and guidance for health care assistants
Participate in partnership programmes of awareness raising,
detection and prevention of chronic diseases.
Seek out new knowledge of nursing and health by reading,
enquiring and partaking in continuous education programme.
Take responsibility for personal development and education.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary education and
training.
Monitor and maintain consistency of professional standards and
take appropriate action if standards are not met.
Maintain professional development by attending relevant
courses and study days to keep abreast of current knowledge and developments.
Maintain a level of expertise in specific chronic disease
management (when appropriate) and other pertinent areas of health care, and
seek to develop new and improved skills.
Advise members of the public on the concepts of health
promotion, education, prevention and protection.
Participate in an annual appraisal.
Completing all mandatory training modules as specified by the
Organisation Quality
Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk
Asses own performance and take accountability for own actions,
either directly or under supervision
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on
own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance
the teams performance
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet
patients needs
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication
Maintain communication and liaise with other disciplines
across primary, secondary and community services as and when necessary
Contribute to and work effectively within the primary care
team
Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of
standards of care.
Maintain accurate patient records
Advise and support other members of the team aiming towards
common objectives.
COMPETENCE
You are responsible for limiting your actions to those, which
you feel competent to undertake. If you have any doubts about your competence
during the course of your duties you should immediately speak to the Lead
Clinician in the first instance.
REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Maintain
registration with NMC/Medical Indemnity provided by the Organisation.