Role Summary: As a Practice Nurse the post-holder will work closely with medical and nursing colleagues to provide frontline nursing care to patients. The Post holder will work within their sphere of competence and in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times. This involves supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring and managing long-term conditions, health promotion, routine screening, administration of injections and wound management. They will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team in order to meet the needs of the practice population.
The nurse will work unsupervised ensuring best practice is provided through continued education and supervision support and will adhere to policies and procedures. As a Practice Nurse the post-holder will work closely with medical and nursing colleagues to provide frontline nursing care to patients. The Post holder will work within their sphere of competence and in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct at all times. This involves supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring and managing long-term conditions, health promotion, routine screening, administration of injections and wound management.
They will work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team in order to meet the needs of the practice population. The nurse will work unsupervised ensuring best practice is provided through continued education and supervision support and will adhere to policies and procedures. Working with GPs in the practice the post holder will continually review and evaluate services provided and implement improvements as required. OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES Key Areas: Clinical Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well - being.
Manage the care requirements of patients with Long Term Conditions making sure patients are seen promptly, reviewed appropriately and all best practice, QoF and other requirements are met throughout the year. Be aware of the impact of chronic illness on carers, and help to identify sources of support, assisting in the maintenance of the practice carers register. Promote patient independence and self care where appropriate. In liaison with Pharmacists/ANPs and GPs undertake regular patient reviews to meet best practice guidance, QoF requirements and support optimum treatment.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately. Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage healthier lifestyles. Support and manage the health needs of women attending for cervical cytology and sexual health screening Implement and participate in immunisation programmes for adults and children. Promote and deliver evidence based care for the practice population.
Administer injections as per patient group directives. Undertaking treatment area clinical work such as wound dressings including but not restricted to compression dressings, removal of sutures and clips, ECGs, Dopplers, phlebotomy subject to appropriate training and assessment where applicable. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens, including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures.
Act as a chaperone as required by medical colleagues. Assist as requested where emergency treatment is required for a patient, including CPRAs required by the Nursing Manager, ensure all equipment checks at both practice sites, such as vaccine stock control, cold chain maintenance (all fridge temperatures), emergency trollies and drug stocks are undertaken. Respond to complaints and clinical incidents as appropriate to ensure robust systems are in place for improving practice through joint learning. Participate in new initiatives to assist patient diagnosis and treatment, as agreed by practice GPs.
Working with the Nursing Manager develop, implement and evaluate practice protocols, to facilitating change in practice which improves clinical outcomes and meets the needs of patients and carers. Working with the Nursing Manager and Infection Control Lead ensure that all infection control practice and monitoring aspects in the practice are up to date to meet best practice and regulatory requirements at both practice sites. This will include for example, the correct use and disposal of clinical waste, the correct use and disposal of PPE, the cleaning of body fluid spillages using appropriate PPE, the safe disposal of sharps and full sharps bins. Reporting to the Nursing Administrator any cleaning concerns that may arise, Liaison with the wider multidisciplinary team as required to ensure patient care is holistic and optimised.
In conjunction with the nursing team and other healthcare professionals, develop and regularly review patient information using a variety of media that take into account cultural diversity and communication difficulties. Promote patient and carer advocacy, ensuring that patients are able to make informed choices wherever possible. Oversee the duties undertaken by the HCAs and assist in training and mentoring as and when required. Other clinical duties as directed and commensurate with role and experience Non Clinical/Professional Requirements Ordering of stock/consumables as required for the Practice and as part of the nursing team.
Ordering of dressings as required as part of the nursing team. Daily checks required for infection control/cold chain policy etc An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the practice manager A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources An awareness of own limitations and experience To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice. To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up-to-date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the NMC Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings Team Working The Practice Nurse will at all times work professionally and cohesively with all members of the nursing and practice team. They will liaise, as required, with external suppliers, other providers of services and the wider primary health care team to support and meet the needs of patients.
Will work with the partners, nursing team and management of the practice to implement change, undertake audits and participate in any activity required to improve practice procedures and develop services for patients. Is required to attend and participate in monthly nurse meetings and the practice monthly educational meetings. All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working. Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments.
Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner that enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner. Personal / Professional Development Maintain own personal / professional development plan thereby meeting training needs as identified through annual appraisal and reflection of own performance and practice. Participate in regular supervision with the lead nurse, and discuss development needs with mentor and managers, on a regular basis. Work at all times within the practices policies and procedures and within best practice guidance.
Confidentiality In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation.
All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers of the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. Equality and Diversity Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Learning and Development The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensure that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competencies to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in and complete mandatory training as directed by the Compliance Manager as well as participating in practice training programmes.
Staff will also be permitted (subject to approval) to undertake external training courses which will enhance their knowledge and skills, progress their career and ultimately enable them to improve processes and service delivery. Service Delivery Staff at Abbey Medical Practice, must adhere to the information contained within practice policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are followed at all times. Staff will be given detailed information during the induction process regarding policy and procedure

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