Job Description

Job Summary:

To provide a high level of care to patients with long term conditions and see and assess patient with acute presentations.

Job Responsibilities:

Management of patients with long term conditions (respiratory, diabetes and cardiac) supported by Senior Nurse Practitioner. Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions.
Provide a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with current evidence-based guidelines.

Using suitable consultation methods including telephone, video and face to face see and assess patients with acute presentations.

Supporting other members of the team either with clinical advice or training.

Supporting the GPs in the training of medical students.

Diagnose, see and treat patients with acute presentations supported by the GP and wider clinical team.

Assist in the training of final year medical students.

Visit patients at their home (or care home) for acute and long term condition management.

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care. Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to nurse practitioner or GPs as appropriate Able to document consultations according to NMC guidelines Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child/adult abuse and report any safeguarding issues. Able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines Able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines Ensure infection control guides are maintained A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required Undertake home visits as required Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Special Requirements of the Post:

An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection control measures are met and to report any problems to the practice manager A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources An awareness of own limitations and experience To work only in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the NMC Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings To attend clinical meetings and present any significant events.

Confidentiality:

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately In the performance of the duties outlined in this , the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others' health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to Practice guidelines Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified

Infection Control

Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including:

hand washing universal hygiene procedures collection and handling of laboratory specimens segregation and disposal of waste materials decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment reporting and treatment of sharps injuries dealing with blood and body fluid spillages assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of people's rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

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

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess 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 team's performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources

Communication:

The post-holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognize people's needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audits where appropriate
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Expected hours: 18 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/06/2025