MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following are the core duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by the post holder. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. To support in developing, implementing and embedding health promotion and disease prevention initiatives for the local population.
To support in implementing and evaluating individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing. To support identifying, managing and empowering patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health. To provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence. In time to develop the skills to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions.
Provide wound care (including in time complex wound care such as ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients. To support in developing, implementing and embedding an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice. To assist in provision of travel medicine services. To request pathology services and process pathology results as required.
As part of a team to oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation. To ensure SNOMED CT (READ) codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers.
To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy. To assist GPs with minor surgery when required. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies.
To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs. To assist in implementing vaccination programmes for adults and children. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice). To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc).
To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual). To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately. Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners and lead nurse.
Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care. Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate.
Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA). Promote a safe and clean environment in line with infection control policies. Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation.
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