Practice Nurse

The following are the core responsibilities of

the Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other

tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing

Levels

a.

To

act as or support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to

the IPC Policy providing or supporting the implementation of audits, training,

support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager

b.

To

produce or support the production of the IPC annual statement in conjunction

with the practice manager

c.

To

develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the

frail and housebound patients registered at the practice

d.

To

assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is

appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

e.

To

develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

f.

To

implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients

that promote health and wellbeing

g.

To

identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term

conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

h.

As

required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with

clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

i.

As

required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions

j.

To

prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of

practice

k.

To

review patient medications to enhance compliance

l.

To

provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter

medications regarding side effects and dosages

m.

To

co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

n.

To

request pathology services and process pathology results as required

o.

To

oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as

necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

p.

To

maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

q.

To

ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team

r.

To

ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

s.

To

develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics

t.

To

develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics

u.

To

ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

v.

To

assist GPs with minor surgery when required

w.

To

prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

x.

To

support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

y.

To

recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

z.

To

implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

aa. To support patients in the use of their

prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of

practice)

bb. To liaise with external services/agencies

to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

cc. To delegate clinical responsibilities

appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of

practice of the individual)

dd. To support the clinical team with all

safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

ee. To understand practice and local

policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients

appropriately

ff.

To

deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Vision statement

To be a trusted, progressive healthcare practice at the heart of our community, where every patient has timely access to compassionate, high-quality care supported by innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Mission statement

We deliver accessible, patient-centred healthcare by empowering our multidisciplinary team to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

We invest in technology and continuous learning to streamline services, reduce waiting times, and enhance the experience of every patient we serve.

Values

Qualifications