Job Description

Clinical Responsibilities Treatment room procedures Minor and complex wound care, including compression bandaging Cervical cytology screening programme Diagnostic tests including ECG, 24 hour blood pressure monitoring, Doppler Venepuncture, urinalysis, handling of pathology specimens Ear examination and syringing Child and adult immunisation according to the Public Health England immunisation programmes Travel advice and immunisation Administering prescribed injections Leg ulcer dressings Health Promotion Contraception and sexual health NHS Health Checks Offer lifestyle advice and support and opportunistically screen for risk factors when clinically indicated Smoking Cessation and advice Monitoring Long Term Conditions including: Diabetes Asthma COPD Hypertension CVD Mental Health Minor Illness / Minor Injury: To assess and advise patients on general health and the treatment of minor illness, taking history, recording observations and referring to a GP as appropriate To assess and advise patients in the event of a minor injury and refer to a GP or Minor Injuries Unit as appropriate Maintaining infection control measures / managing clinical supplies and equipment Apply infection control measures according to local and national guidelines. Facilitate colleagues in adhering to infection control procedures In conjunction with the Health care Assistant, maintain adequate, in date stock of all clinical supplies Ensure the maintenance and correct use of clinical equipment, training colleagues where appropriate and reporting faults to the Practice Manager Ensure the safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs Professional Responsibilities To abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice by adhering to the NMC 2008 Code of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives To assist the Partners in the effective management of patients according to good clinical practice, NSF and NICE guidelines, the Quality and Outcomes Framework and Enhanced Services To be well organised and confident to manage own workload and prioritise To maintain accurate patient records according to legislation policies and procedures To follow protocols for clinical and practice procedures To ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment by demonstrating a sensitive communication style Understand and apply legal issues that support the identification of vulnerable children and adults Liaise with other health professionals in an environment which encourages communication and inter professional relationships Attend regular clinical meetings Provide mentorship and guidance to the Health Care Assistant and nurse colleagues within the team Support and participate in shared learning, the training of medical colleagues and students from all disciplines, and in the induction process of all members of Practice staff Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of clinical care Participate as required in research projects within the practice Personal Development Maintain registration with the NMC, have a written professional development plan and maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the NMC Take responsibility for own professional development and performance; participate in annual appraisal and identify personal training needs in line with mandatory requirements and in agreement with the Partners according to the Practice development needs Demonstrate competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques, attend mandatory annual training Equality and diversity Patients, carers and colleagues are treated in a non-judgemental manner, respecting their privacy, dignity, beliefs and needs with regard to an individuals circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights Other requirements of the post Flexibility in hours to cover leave Other duties which may from time to time be required in accordance with the grading of the post as requested by the Partners or Practice Manager Health & Safety To contribute to the maintenance of a safe and working environment fulfilling the requirements of the Practice Health and Safety Policy and to take personal responsibility for carrying out safe working practices at all times