The purpose of this job description is to outline the level of responsibility and accountability of this post. This will ensure that all work undertaken by our staff is clearly identified and carried out under clear lines of accountability.
JOB SUMMARY
To deliver a high level of skilled nursing care to patients independently or in partnership with a GP and / or Clinical Lead Nurse.
To provide support and supervision for less experienced members of the team
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To be responsible for planning own work.
To complete statistical and other returns as requested.
To have an understanding of the various enhanced services provided by the practice and the requirements of both national & local contracts.
To be aware of risk management issues and either deal with or report onwards as appropriate.
To be familiar with health and safety regulations and HR guidance.
To provide support and supervision to less experienced team members including students.
To have a knowledge and understanding of both child protection and vulnerable adult issues.
LEADERSHIP
To take responsibility for own workload.
To act as an effective and credible role model and ambassador for the practice.
To contribute towards team building developments to ensure a cohesive and effective team.
To delegate effectively to other staff.
CLINICAL SKILLS
To carry out the following clinical duties with a minimum of supervision and within practice protocols / national guidelines.
Childhood and other immunisations.
Chronic disease management.
Travel clinic management.
Women's health, including family planning, emergency contraception, cervical cytology, if appropriately trained in this area.
To prescribe in accordance with BNF / medicines management guidance and personal competency level if appropriate nurse prescribing qualification held.
You will be expected to produce work to the highest standard to provide quality at all times in a professional manner in line with clinical governance arrangements
FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
To use the practice resources in a responsible manner
POLICY
To discuss, develop and implement changes to practices policies as appropriate.
RESEARCH
To be involved in audit or research studies involving the practice population.
ANALYTICAL SKILLS
Discussion of test results will be undertaken in conjunction with other clinical staff
PLANNING AND ORGANISATION
Be able to develop care plans with patients for chronic disease management.
Be involved in practice development
Be able to work independently with minimum supervision
FREEDOM TO ACT
Changes in patient management would be discussed with other clinical staff unless working in an autonomous role as agreed by the partners.
COMPUTER ADMINISRATION
To use IT facilities appropriately and according to practice policy.
To use the internet in accordance with the practice policy.
To delegate administrative duties to administrative staff.
COMMUNICATION
To ensure effective working with the multi-disciplinary team and the wider community.
To maintain contemporaneous, accurate and legible records according to practice policy and in accordance with professional accountability.
To attend staff meetings
To maintain a good relationship with professional colleagues and the general public.
To ensure effective communication to patients/families/carers of any intervention and encourage self-care where appropriate.
To ensure appropriate and onward referrals are made.
To liaise with senior nurses in the practice and have input when developing and monitoring protocols and procedures.
To supervise and take part in the induction of new staff in the multi-disciplinary team.
To act as a mentor and/or preceptor to newly appointed or qualified staff.
To participate in appraisal and development of PDPs.
To be responsible for appropriate professional development, periodic registration and revalidation in accordance with NMC requirements, maintaining a professional portfolio.
You will be expected to keep yourself updated on all matters related to clinical practice.
To undertake mandatory training annually.
WORKING CONDITIONS
To work as part of the practice team or autonomously as the work dictates.
To provide a level of support and advice for team members during the working day.
CONFIDENTIALITY
All employees are required to observe the strictest confidence with regard to any patient/client information that they may have access to, or accidentally gain knowledge of, in the course of their duties.
All employees are required to observe the strictest confidence regarding any information relating to the work of the practice and its employees.
You are required not to disclose any confidential information either during or after your employment with the practice, other than in accordance with the relevant professional codes.
Failure to comply with these regulations whilst in the employment of the practice could result in action being taken under the Practice Policy on Conduct and Capability in Employment.
DATA PROTECTION
All employees must adhere to the Practice Policy on the Protection and use of Personal Information, which provides guidance on the use and disclosure of information. The Practice also has a range of policies for the use of computer equipment and computer generated information. These policies detail the employee's legal obligations and include references to current legislation. Information Governance training is on-going throughout the practice.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
The Practice expects all staff to have a commitment to promoting and maintaining a safe and healthy environment and be responsible for their own and others welfare.
RISK MANAGEMENT
You will be responsible for adopting the Risk Management Culture and ensuring that you identify and assess all risks to your systems, processes and environment and report such risks for inclusion within the Practice Risk Register. You will also attend mandatory and statutory training, report all incidents/accidents including near misses and report unsafe occurrences as laid down within the Practice Incidents and Accidents Policy.
NO SMOKING POLICY
Brownhill Surgery has a no smoking policy, therefore staff are not permitted to smoke whilst on duty or within the surgery buildings.
INFECTION CONTROL
All staff must observe the Infection Control Policy and ensure that they understand and implement their responsibilities in the prevention and control of infections.
DBS CHECKS
The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Failure to disclose any previous convictions or cautions may result in the withdrawal of the post or termination of contract.
WORKING TIME DIRECTIVE
Under the Working Time Directive 1998 staff will be required to comply by declaring hours worked and breaks taken by completing written records if required and reporting any instances where their pattern of working hours may constitute a health and safety risk.
You are required to disclose any additional work you undertake or are planning to undertake for another employer. This is unlikely to cause problems, providing that the Practice is satisfied that this does not conflict with the interests of the Practice, performance of your normal duties or requirements of the Working Time Regulations.
OTHER DUTIES
There may be a requirement to undertake other duties as may reasonably be required to support the Practice. These may be based at other practice managed location.
AMENDMENTS
This is a description of the post as it is at present constituted. In consultation with the post holder, periodic reviews will be carried out to ensure that the job description relates to the job being performed and to incorporate any changes being proposed. It is hoped that agreement can be reached to any reasonable changes. If this is not possible your line manager reserves the right to make changes to the job description in consultation with you.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: 34,000.00-40,000.00 per year
Licence/Certification:
NMC (required)
Work Location: In person
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