Job responsibilities
To
be responsible for the implementation of processes for the effective management
of patients with long-term conditions using evidence-based practice including
care for elderly and housebound patients.
Working
as a senior member of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will
ensure nursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient
population.
The
Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, health promotion, chronic disease management, health
promotion, well women and well man clinics, as well as actively supporting the
practice management team in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and
procedure.West
Moors Village Surgery must
ensure that the post holder has access to appropriate clinical supervision and
an appropriate named individual in the organisation to provide general advice
and support on a day-to-day basis.
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:
To
develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the
frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
To
assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is
appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
To
develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing program
To
implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease
patients that promote health and wellbeing
To
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
As
required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
Toprescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of
practice
To
review patient medications to enhance compliance
To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter
medications regarding side effects and dosages
To
co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
To
request pathology services and process pathology results as required
To
oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as
necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
To
maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
To
ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
To
ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers
To
develop, implement, embed and participate in well woman clinics
To
develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics
To
ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
To
assist GPs with minor surgery when required
To
prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
To
support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
To
recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
To
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
To
deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Develop
and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising
the audit cycle
Develop,
review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve
patient care
Continually
review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives
where appropriate
Participate
in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured
approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
Support the practice team with the
reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring
conformance to extant legislation
