Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work towards achieving the targets laid down in the Quality and Outcomes Framework / Core Plus / IIF

To be involved in the development of care guidelines / protocols in collaboration with the GPs for use in practice

Referring to other members of the practice team as necessary

To work in close collaboration with other primary care nurses, allied professionals, GPs, and practice staff to ensure continuity of patient care.

Participate in national screening work such as cervical cytology and deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule.

Act as a chaperone when required.

Select, carry out and interpret results of specific pathology and other tests.

Carrying out seasonal clinics e.g., influenza

To assist other clinicians in the event of any emergency or resuscitation incidents.

To take the lead on Infection Prevention and Control carrying out 6 monthly audits using national guidance.

Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Practice Manager.

Administration Duties

To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed templates and snomed codes.

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care.

To collect data and participate in regular practice audit and research projects.

To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct

To ensure own revalidation is completed on time to continue smooth working practice.

To check all Emergency Drugs Boxes on a weekly basis and ensure all items are replaced when expired / used.

To check emergency resus equipment on a weekly basis.

To carry out Infection Prevention and Control inspections monthly and producing an IPC Audit on an annual basis and reporting on any infection control issues highlighted throughout the year.

To develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle.

To develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the Directors

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.

Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Practice Manager or Nursing GP Lead.

General Responsibilities

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.

In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

The post holder is expected to adhere to practice policies and procedures and relevant legislation including the requirements of any professional bodies.

Attend mandatory training as identified by RHA.

Highlight potential development areas.

Employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed upon them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974), to ensure that the agreed safety procedures are carried out to maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors.

To always promote a professional approach by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the practice.

Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions.

All members of staff have a responsibility to report all clinical and non-clinical accidents, incidents or near misses promptly and when requested to co-operate with any investigations undertaken.

All members of staff have a responsibility to demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Adopt the equal opportunities policy and be aware of their obligations to abide by the spirit and nature of the policy to avoid direct and indirect discrimination.

To attend any necessary training relevant to the role

To pursue own professional development in accordance with an agreed personal development plan.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council)

Desirable

• Mentor or teaching qualification
• Post graduate diploma or degree (Chronic Disease Management)
• Nurse prescriber
• Family planning qualification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a primary care environment
• Experience of chronic disease management ie Diabetes, Asthma, COPD, CVD, CDs
• Experience of working autonomously
• Experience of working as a practice nurse or community nurse
• Current cervical cytology taker
• Child and adult immuniser

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

Rochdale Health Alliance

Address

Bolton Family Practice

Ashburner Street

Bolton

BL1 1SQ

Employer's website

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