Job Summary To provide nursing services to patients on the practice list, including assessment, advice within the professional competence of the post holder, screening and treatment. Extra training will be provided for new duties undertaken. The post holder will work in accordance with NMC Code of Conduct. Key Responsibilities Provides care directly to patients without referral via another senior nurse or doctor.
To undertake general nursing duties within the nursing team, including: Immunisations/Baby Imms Cervical smears Contraception advice and pill checks Spirometry o Diabetes with Warwick diploma or similar o Treatment room Chronic disease management particularly respiratory - preferable with a diploma in asthma/COPD. To work to practice protocols and guidelines. Main tasks and responsibilities: Provide general and specific Health assessment and screening to the practice population (within agreed protocols) with referral to general practitioners as necessary. Advise patients on general health and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary Provide nursing treatments to patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed protocols.
Implement a systematic approach to care, to include efficient and accurate record keeping for the benefit and safety of patients/clients, continuity of care and professional security. Assist with the development of work practices within agreed policies to provide the optimum standards of care.
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