Job Description

Much Wenlock & Cressage Medical Practice Practice Nurse Job Title: Nurse Responsible to: Partners / Clinical Lead Nurse Support: Nursing team, medical/nursing students Job Purpose: To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education. Duties and Responsibilities Clinical 1.To manage patients with chronic disease and maintain robust call and recall systems 2.Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule 3.Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations 4.Treat patients with minor injuries 5.Provide directly and assist GPs with contraceptive services 6.Break bad news to patients/parents/carers and provide appropriate ongoing support to meet identified needs 7.Act as chaperone when required 8.Undertake health promotion to help educate patients 9.Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests 10.Undertake wound management Administration 11.To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Snomed Codes and appropriate templates. 12.Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care 13.To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects 14.To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans General 15.To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct 16.To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all Practice staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g.



Health & Safety, COSHH, CQC etc) are implemented and adhered to 17.To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice 18.To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice 19.Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions 20.Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time