Practice Nurse

Chronic disease and long-term condition management, including Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, CHD, CKD, Hypertension

Cervical screening/cytology.

Adult and childhood vaccinations and immunisations, including seasonal flu clinics.

Wound care, including dressings, suture and clip removal.

Travel health, vaccinations and contraception services within scope of practice.

Health promotion, preventative care and patient education.

Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) involvement, with an interest in developing towards an IPC Lead role.

Safe management of medicines and vaccines, including cold-chain monitoring and storage.

Effective MDT working, referrals and liaison with external services to coordinate patient care.

Safe delegation in line with competence and scope of practice.

Compliance with NMC standards, local/national policies and clinical protocols.

Participation in training, audit and continuous quality improvement.

Undertaking other general practice nursing duties as required.

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

To be

instrumental in the support of the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and

to work to the IPC requirements by providing audits, training, support and

evidence of compliance to the practice manager.

To support

in the publication of the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice

manager

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

frail and housebound patients registered at the practice

assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is

appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes

implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients

that promote health and wellbeing

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

conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

As

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

clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions

Provide

wound care (ulcer/Doppler, etc.) to patients

review patient medications to enhance compliance

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

medications regarding side effects and dosages

co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services

request pathology services and process pathology results as required

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

necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

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

ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics

develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics

ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

assist GPs with minor surgery when required

prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

implement vaccination programmes for adults and children

To support patients in the use of their

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

practice)

To liaise with external

services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable

patients etc.)

To delegate clinical responsibilities

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

practice of the individual)

To support the clinical team with all

safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

To understand practice and local

policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients

appropriately

deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Our core values are

to

Recruit, support, train and empower caring staff

to deliver a high quality service.

Provide clear clinical and non-clinical

leadership so that staff have a consistent understanding of what is expected.

Be proud of what we do and how we can positively

impact on some of the most disadvantaged and vulnerable in our society.

Promote patient self-help and health education

through delivery of the practice's own education programmes or in direct

partnership with other agencies / sectors.

Share success and learn from poor outcomes.

Keep the patient at the forefront of our

thoughts.

Experience

Desirable: - Desirable; - Experience of SystmOne

Qualifications

Essential: - Qualifications; - Essential; - Registered Adult nurse on the NMC register.; - Practice nurse qualification or accredited long term condition modules