Practice Nurse

at  West Oak Surgery

WEST OAK SURGERY JOB DESCRIPTION PRACTICE NURSE 1. JOB DETAILS Job Title: Practice Nurse Reports To: Partners / Practice Manager Accountable To: All Partners Location: West Oak Surgery, 319 Westdale Lane, Mapperley, Nottm Hours: Thursdays & Fridays (8 hours per day - times negotiable) 2. JOB PURPOSE The practice nurse will ensure that the health needs of the patients will be maintained to a high standard by assisting in, and performing routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the GP Partners and Practice Manager. 3.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1 Day to day duties: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Practice Manager and GP Partners, including (but not exhaustive): Cytology Travel vaccinations ECGs 24hr Blood pressure monitoring and recording Venepuncture Wound care assessment and delegate as required to the HCA Suture removal LTC Management (Diabetes, Asthma, Hypertension, COPD) Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations INR/Warfarin monitoring Contraception advice and reviews following agreed protocols Maintain clinical records QC checks for INR Home visits occasional Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician. Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs 3.2 Personal / Professional Development The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment Participation in an annual, individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Taking responsibility for ensuring all training is up to date and completed to a satisfactory standard 3.3 Quality The postholder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload, and resources Knowledge of Quality Outcomes Framework Good working knowledge of SystmOne (training can be provided for the right applicant) 3.4 Strategy and Duties to the Partnership Keep abreast of current affairs and changes to national policy and identify potential threats and opportunities Adapt existing services and implement new ones where necessary in response to patient needs Work with the Partners and Practice Manager to ensure that the will of the partnership is reflected in the day-to-day operations of the practice Take responsibility for actions that emerge from clinical meetings and highlight any challenges faced and help required where necessary Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audits and clinical searches when appropriate Responsible for participating in obtaining QOF for nurse led areas 3.5 Premises and Equipment Responsible for some equipment management and maintenance, including liaising with suppliers and IT services where appropriate.
Order new equipment or stock as necessary and within the budgetary allowances delegated to you by the Practice Manager. Ensure that all Infection Control measures are adhered to, and maintain a position of Infection Control Lead for the Practice. Maintain equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintain the nurses room Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms 3.6 Information Management & Technology Ensure regular IT training is adhered to in order to competently run clinical applications Ensure safe working and patient data confidentiality in line with the practice Data Protection policy. Run clinical searches as requested and appropriate to the position 3.7 Risk Management Ensure that all health and safety laws and regulations are followed and upheld as appropriate to the position Conduct clinical risk assessments such as Hep B status and vaccination status for other staff 3.8 Equality and Diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognizes 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 This Job Description is not exhaustive and may change at times but such changes will not take place without consultation between the post holder and the partners

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