Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

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:

a. To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing, training, support and evidence of compliance to the GP IPC lead, Lead Nurse for IPC and the Practice Manager

b. To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing

c. To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice

d. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children and support with patient audit and recall.

e. To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health

f. As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF

g. To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice

h. To review patient medications to enhance compliance

i. To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages as a part of chronic routine care within scope of practice

j. To request pathology services and provide phlebotomy services

k. To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required

l. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation

m. To ensure snomed codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team / accurate clinical coding to support QoF

n. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers

o. Support the practice with ordering of clinical supplies, immunisations and equipment. Ensuring effective stock control and ensuring supportive documentation.

p. to ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy

q. To assist GPs with minor surgery/coil clinics when required

r. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately

s. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies

t. To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs

u. To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)

v. To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)

w. To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)

x. To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies

y. To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately

z. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Degree qualification in Nursing
• Valid NMC Registration

Desirable

• Further study modules in diabetes, CHD, asthma and COPD
• Phlebotomy
• Competent in cervical cytology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a nursing team

Desirable

• Experience of working in a GP practice
• Experience with clinical software systems

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Washway Road Medical Centre

Address

Washway Road Medical Centre

67 Washway Road

Sale

Cheshire

M33 7SS

Employer's website

https://wrmc.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)