Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels
*To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
*To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes
*To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
*To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
*As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
*To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
*To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
*To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
*To ensure read codes are used effectively
*To ensure compliance with the organization chaperone policy
*To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
*To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
*To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
*To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
*To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
*To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies
*To understand service and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
*To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
*Health checker screening and sign posting responsibilities on patient arrival
Generic Responsibilities:
All staff, whether employed or self employed, at K2 Healthcare Ltd have a duty to conform to the following:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Creating such an environment is important for three reasons it improves operational effectiveness, it is morally the right thing to do, and it is required by law.
Patients (and their families as appropriate) have the right to be treated fairly and be routinely involved in decisions about their treatment and care. They can expect to be treated with dignity and respect and will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect.
Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect.
Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF)
This organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and safety.
The post holder is to manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients and monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines.
All personnel have a duty to take reasonable care of health and safety at work for themselves, their team and others and to cooperate with employers to ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
All personnel are to comply with the:
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Environment Act 1995
Fire Precautions (workplace) Regulations 1999
Coronavirus Act 2020
Other statutory legislation which may be brought to the post holders attention
Confidentiality
The organisation is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality.
It is essential that, if the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, all staff must protect patient information and provide a confidential service.
Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI)
To preserve and improve the quality of this organisations outputs, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work.
The responsibility for this rests with everyone working within the organisation to look for opportunities to improve quality and share good practice and to discuss, highlight and work with the team to create opportunities to improve patient care.
K2 Healthcare Ltd continually strives to improve work processes which deliver healthcare with improved results across all areas of our service provision. We promote a culture of continuous improvement where everyone counts, and staff are permitted to make suggestions and contributions to improve our service delivery and enhance patient care.
Learning and development
The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in, and complete mandatory training as directed by the service manager.It is an expectation for this post holder to assess their own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate.
The post holder will undertake mentorship for team members and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members to share good practice and inform others about current and future developments (e.g., courses and conferences).
he post holder will provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in an environment that facilitates learning.
Managing information
All staff should use technology and appropriate software as an aid to management in the planning, implementation and monitoring of care and presenting and communicating information.
Data should be reviewed and processed using accurate SNOMED/read codes to ensure easy and accurate information retrieval for monitoring and audit processes.
Security
The security of the organisation is the responsibility of all personnel. The post holder must ensure they always remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to their line manager.
Under no circumstances are staff to share the codes for the door locks with anyone and are to ensure that restricted areas remain effectively secured. Likewise, password controls are to be maintained and are not to be shared.
Professional conduct
All staff are required to dress appropriately for their role.
