Job Description

To provide high quality care based on the needs of the practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate care holistically To deliver care in accordance with agreed practice protocols and guidelines Assist in developing new services and complementing and extending the range of services offered to patients 1. RESPONSIBILITIES Key areas of responsibility will include: Provide treatment and care in conjunction with the GPs or independently as appropriate and according to practice policy and guidelines Take responsibility for own clinics and time management Review and filing of own test results and those relating to chronic disease Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to the GP as necessary Immunisations and vaccinations including childhood immunisations Holiday vaccinations and travel advice Venepuncture First Aid for presenting emergencies Diagnostic tests such as ECG, urinalysis, swabs, blood tests Responsibility for the nursing management of patients with chronic disease/long term conditions including diabetes, CHD, CVA, asthma, COPD, CKD, mental health, learning disabilities, autism and hypertension. To initiate, develop and implement protocols in relation to patients with chronic disease To carry out cervical cytology Carry put new patient health checks, well man and well woman checks Actively promote health education and provide smoking cessation and weight management advice Provide family planning and contraception advice Act as chaperone where required To promote and run health campaigns as appropriate Ensure the drugs cabinet and doctors bags are monitored and kept up to date To carry out risk assessments in accordance with COSHH regulations Keep up to date with practice policies and procedures, especially in relation to recording systems, administration of drugs, child protection, confidentiality, health and safety Adhere to infection control procedures and ensure practice policies are up to date Cleaning of equipment and disposal of waste To be competent in the use of the computer ensuring patients details are correctly input in accordance with practice guidelines To actively contribute and oversee QOF targets directly relating to the practice nurse role To provide vaccination to patients in their own home where required Support PCN initiatives when required 3. AUDIT & RESEARCH Collect routine data and participate and initiate clinical audit To implement audit and research findings to improve clinical practice To maintain disease registers 4.



RELATIONSHIP Responsible to the Partners for clinical issues and the Practice Manager for administrative issues To work closely with other members of the nursing team, practising good teamwork at all times Liaise with other team members e.g. admin and reception staff, District Nurses, Health Visitors, Community Matrons, School Nurses etc. Liaise with secondary care and social services to ensure safeguarding, quality and continuity of care 5. ACCOUNTABILITY Maintain own annual registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and work within the scope of the NMC guidelines Be personally accountable for own practice and promote a professional approach to patients and staff Acknowledge any limitation in knowledge and competence and practice within own limits at all times, highlighting any training needs to the Practice Manager Maintain accurate records in line with NMC guidelines including data collection, completion of templates and read coding Maintain own continuous professional development and ensure revalidation and PDP is kept up to date in line with the requirements of the practice and the NMC Maintain own car insurance ensuring cover is in place for work related activities 6.



PRACTICE DEVELOPMENT Attend and contribute to meetings both internally and externally as required Participate in Practice Development and planning Attend courses and training as identified at appraisal and agreed with the Practice Manager Co-operate/participate with research within the practice 7. PREMISES Be aware and notify the Practice Manager of any Health and Safety and hazardous conditions To be familiar with procedures if the fire alarm is raised and assist patients out of the practice without putting own life at risk Ensure safety procedures are carried out in order to maintain a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the post.