Job responsibilities
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: SENIOR PRACTICE NURSE MINOR ILLNESS
REPORTS TO: SENIOR PRACTICE NURSE (Clinically)
PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)
RESPONSIBLE FOR: ALL NURSING/HEALTHCARE STAFF
HOURS: 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK
Job responsibilities:
Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with minor illness
Triage and treat patients wishing to see a health care professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team
Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations
Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
Providing assessment, screening treatment services and health education advice:
Chronic Illness Overview particularly diabetes, COPD and asthma
Spirometry and Reversibility
Diabetic Clinic (including new diabetics)
Dietary advice
Smear taker
Contraceptive/HRT Reviews and Family Planning
Routine immunisations and vaccinations babies, children and adults
Blood pressure checks including 24hr BP Monitoring
Urinalysis
ECG
Phlebotomy
First registration checks/health surveillance/general health advice
Assisting with minor procedures in the treatment room
Organise and coordinate the provision of nursing services for the practice to include the delegation of duties to other members of the team as appropriate
Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols) with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
Administration and professional responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes
Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date, with accurate details recorded and amended
Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the practice manager
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports and audit
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms
Minor operations
Management of the treatment room for minor operations, including maintenance of equipment and stock, adequate staffing and ensuring appropriate items of service claims are made
Assist the GP to carry out minor operations as required
Report any problems to the practice manager/deputy practice manager
Supplies and equipment
Training and personal development
Training requirement will be monitored by yearly appraisal and will be in accordance with practice requirements. Personal development will be encouraged and supported by the practice. It is the individuals responsibility to remain up to date with recent developments.
Participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate
Develop and maintain an in house nurse-training programme reporting to the practice manager
Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development
If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given
Develop and maintain a Personal Learning Plan
Liaison
As well as the nursing team, there is a need to work closely with reception and office staff to ensure the smooth running of the practice, reporting any problems encountered to the relevant person and ensuring everyone is aware of the different roles within the nursing team.
There is also the need to establish and maintain good liaison with other surgeries and agencies, including secondary care
Meetings
Manage, supervise and guide the nursing team
To manage the nursing service in participation with the practice manager, ensuring relevant information is disseminated to and from the nursing staff
In participation with the practice manager, carry out yearly appraisals of all the nursing staff and produce a training programme
Ensure adequate nursing cover is provided while within the practice guidelines, keeping the practice manager informed of any problems
Develop and maintain practice policies and protocols for all nursing activity
To be the infection control lead in the practice and ensure all staff are aware of current procedures
To plan, chair and minute management and training meetings for all nurses following the training programme
Ensure agreed practice audits are carried out
Ensure the practice manager is aware of any matters arising or problems / potential problems
Ensure all surgery-produced nursing leaflets are kept up to date
Personal/Professional development
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include:
Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work
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