Practice Nurse

Job responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

The post holder will

General

• Work with nursing colleagues, GPs and other professionals to develop quality standards, protocols/guidelines/patient group directions to ensure safe, appropriate and effective care
• Work within the latest NMC Code of Professional Conduct
• Ensure the delivery of nursing care is evidence based and own practice is clinically reviewed through supervision and reflective practice as part of revalidation
• Provide clinical support to the nursing team and promote collaborative working relationships between all members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Contribute to clinical/staff meetings professionally and effectively
• Achieve targets set thus contributing to the profitability of the practice, by timely completion of paperwork
• Manage and control effective and economic use and ordering of stock, dressings, drugs etc. monitoring usage and costs
• Record accurate consultation notes and information in patients records
• Have knowledge and experience of the smooth running of the treatment room, including general maintenance of equipment, reporting any defects to the nursing manager
• Attend training courses in line with organisational standards and expectations
• Ensure all mandatory training is completed and up to date
• Communicate and present professionally at all times
• Offer additional support/holiday/sickness cover by arrangement
• Monitor, interpret and evaluate test results, making appropriate referrals to primary, community and secondary health care teams when necessary
• Share current and learning and information to all team members in order to share good practice, including future courses and conferences
• Be able to deal with child protection and vulnerable individuals
• Takes a lead role in managing at least one designated long-term condition (LTC), after completing structured mentorship and guided training
• Collaborates effectively within a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to promote integrated, personalised patient care
• Delivers essential nurse-led services to communities within the PCN
• Conducts early identification, prevention and ongoing management of cardiovascular disease and other chronic conditions
• Engages actively in quality improvement projects aimed at boosting patient outcomes and addressing health disparities
• Provide administration in a timely manner
• Adhere to best practice recommended through clinical guidelines and audit process

Treatment Room

• Manage nursing emergencies and minor illness
• Work individually and as part of a team
• Offer immunisations to children, adolescents and adults, in line with the National Immunisation Schedule
• Offer injectable therapies to children, adolescents and adults in accordance with patient specific directions
• Provide vaccination services
• Assess and provide wound management
• Perform ECGs
• Perform venepuncture
• Insert ring pessaries
• Take BP and BM Testing
• Perform cervical screening
• Offer Family planning interventions (optional)
• Provide ear syringing
• Prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
• Ability to triage, assess, diagnose and treat or refer on to a suitable member of staff or external professionals

Infection Prevention & Control

In accordance with the Health and Social Care Act amended 2012, the post holder will actively participate in the prevention and control of infection within the capacity of their role. The Act requires the post holder to attend infection prevention and control training on induction and at regular updates and to take responsibility for the practical application of the training in the course of their work. Infection prevention and control must be included in any personal development plan or appraisal.

I.T.

• Utilise the EMIS Clinical System to include population manager
• Apply the principles of read coding and have the ability to descend through code levels to reach most accurate read code level for diagnosis, operation, disease etc. Understand the relevance of read coding to searching
• Use of systems within the practice including docman, EMIS, outlook/email, telephones, internet

Other

• Undertake effective professional development as necessary to keep up to date with current requirements and in line with Practice policy
• Develop effective working relationships with the ICB
• Communicate effectively and professionally with patients and their families, other teams and departments, offering support when appropriate
• Be flexible, helpful and supportive of other teams and departments
• Undertake other projects or responsibilities as requested

Have an understanding of:

• Guidance related to Health and Safety
• Guidance related to patient confidentiality and information in line with Caldicott principles.
• The Data Protection Act.
• Potential risks for all personnel within the practice setting.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. This job description may be updated from time to time to reflect the on-going changes.

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (NMC)
• Nursing degree or equivalent experience (Open to applicants with less than 1 years experience or new to practice RNs)
• 5 GCSEs or equivalent to include
• Maths and English
• Cytology certificate

Desirable

• Diploma in any of the following chronic illnesses: Diabetes, Asthma, COPD
• Family planning

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

• Knowledge on Long Term Condition management
• Sound knowledge on treatment room duties
• Knowledge of immunisations
• Delegation

Desirable

• Nurse prescriber
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies
• Awareness of issues within the wider health arena
• Broad knowledge of clinical governance

Other

Essential

• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check

Experience

Essential

• Valid experience of working as a practice nurse in Primary Care
• Valid experience in the management of Long Term Conditions
• Familiarity with medication administration protocols and best practices
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying abreast of medical advancements
• Evidence of Professional Development and working towards revalidation

Desirable

• Experience with EMIS

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent keyboard and computer skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and inter personal skills
• Ability to listen and empathise
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense
• Good time management
• Confident, reliable and self-reliant
• Competent in the use of patient record management system EMIS
• Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
• Positive attitude to change/proactive approach but also pragmatic and realistic
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
• Adaptable, innovative, forward looking
• A demonstrable commitment to professional development
• Able to build an effective relationship with internal and external contacts
• Able to work without detailed supervision and maintain high standards of accuracy when under pressure
• Quality approach to work, including the initiative to ensure ongoing development of systems and practices
• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).