Practice Nurse

Always maintain professional

behaviour and promote a positive Practice image.

To demonstrate clinical

expertise.

To undertake clinics providing

expert advice, counselling and individualised patient focused treatment and care.

To accept & prioritise

referrals & autonomously manage a specific caseload without direct

supervision, using own judgment & discretion.

Undertake such clinical

procedures as necessary in the - management of individualised patient care,

demonstrating a high standard of nursing practice.

To undertake all relevant procedures in accordance with Practice policies and ensure that these procedures and policies are

understood and adhered by all staff, within own management responsibility.

To actively participate in the

development of relevant evidence based clinical guidelines/policies relating to

the speciality.

To demonstrate clinical

expertise.

To accept & prioritise

referrals & autonomously manage a specific caseload without direct

supervision, using own judgment & discretion.

Undertake such clinical

procedures as necessary in the - management of individualised patient care,

demonstrating a high standard of nursing practice.

To actively participate in the

development of relevant evidence based clinical guidelines/policies relating to

the speciality.

To establish effective working

relations with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to

promote good communication and a multi-disciplinary approach to patient care.

To ensure accurate and

comprehensive consultation records are maintained using appropriate written and

electronic documentation.

To collect data and provide

essential information in a timely and accurate manner when requested for e.g.

audits or monitoring CQC standards.

To ensure that all clinical

and non-clinical incidents, including serious incidents are properly reported,

To give expert evidence based

professional advice to healthcare professionals in primary and secondary patients

and relatives, other clinical and non-clinical staff.

Act in accordance with The

Code - professional standards of behaviour for nurses and midwives (Nursing and

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PATIENTS

To respond to highly

complex/demanding patient situations.

To lead clinically and

professionally, making autonomous decisions in clinics

required.

To assess and diagnose

specific symptoms within the scope of their practice, advise medical and

nursing staff and /or prescribe medications according to patient's requirements,

writing a record in the medical notes and reassessing according to the

individual patient needs.

Where appropriate refer

patients, who need to see a Haematologist to the Anticoagulation clinic as per clinical protocol.

To ensure communication with

patients and significant others are established, ensuring empathy and

reassurance regarding, assessment, care and treatment and to ensure informed

consent is obtained from patients.

Be accountable at all times

for ensuring that safeguards are in place for patients, in particular those adults

at risk.

To respect patient's

confidentiality, ethnic cultural and spiritual needs.

Observation and recording of vital signs

To ensure that all patients

are cared a clean and well-maintained clinical area, ensuring that-all staff are

aware that they are directly responsible for cleanliness standards when in

charge and escalating issues when necessary.

To liaise, if required, with

other hospital-staff and departments to promote and maintain effective working

relationships, ensuring high standards of care and service.

To act as an appropriate and

effective role model at all times.

To act as an effective mentor,

preceptor and support other staff in performing this role.

To act as a resource,

supporting and motivating staff members.

To participate in training

needs analysis for own clinical area.

To actively participate in own

appraisal/personal development plan with the Practice appraiser.

DEVELOPMENT

Resolve any concerns about

levels of care or incidents involving patients escalating to the lead nurse and

reporting via the trust's incident reporting system.

FOR FINANCIAL AND PHYSICAL RESOURCES WHEN ON DUTY

Accountable for general

clinical environment-needs, being alert to possible sources of cross-infection, maintaining safe and clear

walkways and patient areas, ensure fire exits remain clear and equipment and

supplies are stored correctly.

Accountable for the safe

custody, storage, usage and; recording of all medication including

controlled drugs in accordance with policy.

Accountable for efficient and

economical use of department supplies.

FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES

To be responsible for ensuring

confidentiality and safekeeping of patient records.

& DEVELOPMENT

To actively participate in the

development of relevant evidence based clinical guidelines/policies relating to

speciality.

To be aware of the research

process and current trends.

In collaboration with the clinical

lead, audit agreed clinical guidelines of practice, policies and benchmarks

within area of clinical responsibility.

Through the appraisal system,

ensures own training needs are identified and mandatory training is kept up to

date.

To be responsible for

developing and sustaining own knowledge, clinical skills and professional

awareness.

Roding Valley Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for a qualified and experienced Practice Nurse to join our friendly and supportive team, working across our two practice sites.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Practice Nurse who is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within a primary care setting.

The successful candidate will work closely with GPs, nurses and the wider practice team, providing a range of nursing services to our patient population and contributing to the effective delivery and ongoing development of clinical services across the practice.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established primary care team and make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of our local community.

Qualifications