Practice Nurse

The

post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the

whole practice population. They will provide and maintain a high standard of

quality evidence based nursing care to meet the needs of patients, as well as

providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary

healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an

experienced registered practice nurse and in addition any roles agreed between the nurse and the

doctors as appropriate, in particular the assessment and management of patients with chronic diseases according to areas

of knowledge and responsibility.

PRACTICE NURSE

JOB DESCRIPTION &

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

JOB TITLE: Practice

Nurse

SALARY: Dependent on experience

HOURS OFEMPLOYMENT: Part time/Full time

APPOINTMENT: Permanent

Contract

REPORTS TO

Partners and Lead Nurse

(Clinically), Lead Nurse and Practice Manager (Administratively)

The

post holder is responsible for the delivery of general practice nursing to the

whole practice population. They will provide and maintain a high standard of

quality evidence based nursing care to meet the needs of patients, as well as

providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary

healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an

experienced RGN within a primary care setting and in addition any roles agreed

between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current

training. The post holder will use their own judgement, resourcefulness and

common sense and show flexibility with regard to rotas and working patterns.

DUTIES AND

Clinical Skills

Undertake

assessment and management of patients with chronic diseases according to areas

of knowledge and responsibility.

Offer

advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are

administered under patient group directions.

Running

well person clinics and health promotion programmes by providing a holistic

assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise.

Assessing

problems presented opportunistically by patients, dealing with minor illness.

Perform

a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests.

Provide

a holistic approach to wound management and implement wound care in line with

current evidence based guidelines. Suture removal, Wound care / ulcer care

Requesting

pathology tests for example urine culture, swabs

Offer

a holistic approach to travel health by providing comprehensive advice to

patients prior to travel including; vaccinations and medicines, safe sex, food

hygiene, sun protection.

Able

to document Consultations according to NMC guidelines, at all times there will

be a need to maintain accurate records.

Obtain

and document informed consent, (either verbal or written).

Awareness

of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of

referral.

Ability

to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.

Able

to recognise, manage anaphylaxis in accordance to the current UK

guidelines.

Able

to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, in accordance to current UK

guidelines.

Ensure

infection control guidelines are maintained.

Monitor

and manage maintenance of stock (including vaccinations) and equipment to

include refrigeration and emergency equipment.

Follow

agreed clinical protocols with referral to Senior Nurses or GPs as appropriate

Contribute

to the assessment of service needs. Assist patients to identify their health

needs. Contribute a nursing perspective to the Practice development plan.

Manage and organise individual patient consultations. Aware of identification

and reporting procedures related to professional standards.

Other tasks will include

The

nursing team are responsible for maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the

nurses and GPs

The

nursing team are responsible maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and

rotating items as required Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses

and treatment rooms

Chaperoning

and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.

Participate

in any Practice meetings when required.

On

occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits

Any

other delegated duties appropriate to the post

Identify

changes to clinical practice that are required to implement evidence-based

guidelines.

Personal/Professional

Development

The

post-holder will participate in any training programme offered by the Practice

as part of this employment.

The

post holder will be required to undertake all mandatory training required for

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, identifying training needs and performance

and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar

work

Participate

in continuing education and maintain a contemporary level of professional

Participate

in clinical supervision.

Support

others with their training and development needs i.e. student nurses, peers

Attending

staff meetings and practice team meetings.

Confidentiality

We are a large, well organised and friendly practice located in a purpose-built

health centre in a semi-rural location in South Cheshire, with a patient list size of over 20,000 patients.

Experience

Qualifications

Skills