Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by lead nurse and GPs

Provide basic and complex wound care to patients

Perform the removal of sutures/clips/staples

Perform urinalysis

Perform ear syringing

Perform ECGs

Venepuncture and the preparation of pathology samples

Conduct blood pressure measurements

Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Assist GPs with minor surgery and female health clinics if required.

Request basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs

Follow agreed clinical protocols with referral to lead nurse or GPs as appropriate

Maintain nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required

Undertake housekeeping duties including general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

At all times maintain a high standard of data entry and consistency in patient records

Attend mandatory training and any other training deemed appropriate to maintain and develop skill levels

Maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post

Participate in the annual appraisal process, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintain work areas in a clean, tidy and safe way and free form hazards

Participate in the administrative systems of the practice

Advise the lead nurse/practice manager of potential problems/errors within the range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any relevant internal and external meetings as required.

Participate in audit where appropriate

Awareness of own limitations and experience

Ensure all Data Protection requirements are met when gathering, recording, storing and sharing Patient data; both manually and on Clinical Systems. Maintain patients privacy and strict confidentiality at all times.

Work only in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and within the Scope of Professional Practice

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources

Maintain Infection Control and Health and Safety (within policy guidelines) at all times in the workplace

Support the equality, diversity, rights and responsibilities of all patients, carers and colleagues alike in a way which is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Communicate effectively with colleagues, patients and carers

Contribute to the implementation and improvement of all services within the Practice.

Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice policy and procedures.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable additional duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education.
• Registered nurse.
• Membership of a professional body.

Experience

Essential

• Practical experience of working with others.
• Experience of using own initiative.

Desirable

• Experience of working within General Practice.
• Practical experience of computerised recording systems.
• Experience in Practice Nursing or other relevant area of nursing.
• Experience of complex dressings.

Skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• IT skills and willing to learn.
• Time Management and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Problem solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

Behaviours

Essential

• Performing under pressure.
• Adaptability.
• Team Working.
• Self motivated.
• Flexibility.
• Confidentiality.

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge and understanding of clinical governance.
• Knowledge and understanding of infection control.
• Understanding of patient confidentiality.

Desirable

• An understanding of a General Practice environment.
• Some knowledge of practice's clinical 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

Church Stretton Medical Practice

Address

Church Stretton Medical Practice

Easthope Road

Church Stretton

Shropshire

SY6 6BL

Employer's website

https://www.churchstrettonmedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)