Job Description

JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE

REPORTS TO: NURSE MANAGER/THE PARTNERS (Clinically)

NURSE MANAGER/PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)

HOURS: Part Time/Full Time

Job Summary:

To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team.

Job Responsibilities:

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Basic wound care / ulcer care Administering child vaccines in line with guidelines Cytology Removal of Sutures New Patient Medicals Urinalysis ECGs Peak Flow Readings Venepuncture Blood pressure measurements Ear syringing Routine immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery, coil fittings and other medical procedures Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Chronic Disease management (ideally Respiratory ) Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Other tasks including:

Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records 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. On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits 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 judgment, resourcefulness and common sense, but also a knowledge of when to seek assistance. 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 and within the Scope of Professional Practice

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 Keeping own work areas and general / patient areas generally clean, sterile, identifying issues and hazards / risks in relation to other work areas within the business, and assuming responsibility in the maintenance of general standards of cleanliness across the business in consultation (where appropriate) with other sector managers Undertaking periodic infection control training (minimum twice annually) Routine management of own team / team areas, and maintenance of work space standards Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection Spillage control procedures, management and training Decontamination control procedures, management and training, and equipment maintenance Maintenance of sterile environments Reporting potential risks identified

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 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 audit where appropriate
This job description is not meant to be wholly representative of the role and may be subject to adaptation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 24.90 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
Ability to commute/relocate:

Basingstoke RG21 7TN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you have experience with Chronic Disease Management?
Experience:

Practice Nurse: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

NMC (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person