Job responsibilities
Job Overview:
(Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)
- To provide nursing services to the Practice population by assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
- To ensure the provision of a high-quality Patient service within a safe, efficient working environment by providing effective support to the Partners and staff and encouraging the development and progress of practice.
- Maintaining appropriate records to ensure continuity and quality of care for patients
- To collaborate with other GP Partners/employees and Practice staff on development and delivery of PBC (Practice Based Commissioning) and enhanced service issues within Practice
- To be involved in Practice development, identifying service changes and developments in line with clinical needs locally and work to develop these as part of PBC and other processes
- Maintaining records of appointments and other administrative duties
- To maintain skills and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain personal competency.
Role specific duties:
- To provide assessment, treatment, screening, health education services and advice working in accordance with the NMC Code of conduct
- Provide nursing treatments to patients independently or in participation with other clinical colleagues working to agreed protocols and guidelines
- Provide general and specific health screenings to the Practice Patients within agreed protocols and guidelines referring to other members of the clinical team as necessary
- To manage Patients with chronic diseases; running specific clinic sessions and maintaining robust call and recall systems
- Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and meet targets delivering the national immunisation and vaccination schedule.
Nursing procedures to include:
- Wound management
- Measuring blood pressure
- Routine injections as prescribed
- Cervical smears
- ECGs
- Ear syringing
- Vaccinations and immunisations
- Assisting with minor surgery and IUCD insertion
Provide advice to patients for general health care and minor ailments, with referral to another clinician as necessary.
To participate in research within the Practice.
To be responsible for the efficient running of the treatment room and equipment
To assist with the management of leg ulcers.
Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests.
Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g., Infection control, Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to.
To maintain accurate, comprehensive records of all consultations and treatments in the Patients notes, both written and computerised.
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice.
Ensure collection of statistical information is required for regular and ad hoc reports.
To have working knowledge of equipment used in the surgery
Ensure compliance with patient confidentiality at all times in line with current legislation.
Contribute to the development of new Patient services.
Inform your line manager of any reported or suspected failings in the provision of care within the Practice
- Working with others:Evaluate and adapt care using evidence-based practice in consultation with colleagues as a forum for team education, development, and audit.
- To set up new clinics and monitor existing clinics to ensure smooth running and collection of statistics.
- To participate in the education of students of all disciplines.
- To be actively involved and engaged in Practice and wider team meetings and forums to promote communication and development.
- Attend and participate in Practice and staff meetings as appropriate.
- Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care, including other disciplines within the Practice, whilst maintaining confidentiality.
- In participation with colleagues, ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care.
- To act as a chaperone as requested by clinicians.
- To function as an integral part of the team.
Leading by example:
- To participate in the induction programme of staff new joining the practice.
- Participate in developing the philosophy, goals and objectives for health care provided by the practice.
Participate in Patient audits.
Ensure that Patients' rights are protected.
To have the ability to work on own initiative, acknowledging limitations and recognising when referral is needed.
Using evidence-based practice to assist in the formulation of Practice philosophy, strategy, and policy.
To supervise the nursing duties and activities within the surgery
Participate in developing the philosophy, goals and objectives for health care provided by the practice.
Participate in the assessment of the effectiveness of health care provided by the Practice.
Promote and participate in a high standard of care within the Practice.
- To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice
Personal Responsibilities:
To have knowledge of and act at all times within the boundaries of Health and Safety legislation, Data Protection Acts and Care Quality Commission compliance requirements.
Provide information for a DBS check, and inform the Practice of any incident that may change the DBS status.
Be responsible for your own Health & Safety.
Work within your personal competence.
Promote and participate in a high standard of care within [Practice Name]
Participate in taking care of your own Health & Safety. Ensure that you do not do anything to compromise the health and safety of either colleagues or yourself
Give agreed notice of periods of absence and leave
Attend Practice meetings as required
Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development
To keep up to date with changes and progress in nursing care both locally and nationally.
Specific Requirement for Previous Experience:
Essential:
-Working in a General Practice
Experience in one or more areas such as:
-Blood pressure
-Phlebotomy
-Diabetes
-Immunisation
-Vaccinations and immunisations
-Asthma
-Cervical smears
-ECGs
Desirable:
- Supporting, supervising other staff
- Ear syringing
- Addiction management
- Weight control
- Cancer management
- Heart conditions
- Contraception and birth control