Practice Nurse

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Wound Assessment and Diagnosis:

Conduct thorough assessments of patients with complex wounds, considering factors such as wound size, depth, and characteristics.

Utilise diagnostic tools and technologies to aid in the accurate diagnosis and classification of wounds, including Doppler.

2. Treatment Planning:

Develop individualised and evidence-based treatment plans for patients with complex wounds, taking into account the patient's overall health status, co-morbidities, and lifestyle.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care and address underlying factors affecting wound healing.

3. Wound Care Interventions:

Perform advanced wound care interventions, including debridement, dressing changes, and application of specialised wound care products.

Implement and monitor advanced therapeutic modalities, such as negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT).

4. Patient Education:

Educate patients and their families on proper wound care techniques, self-management strategies, and lifestyle modifications to support optimal wound healing.

Provide guidance on preventive measures to reduce the risk of wound recurrence and complications.

5. Documentation and Reporting:

Maintain accurate and detailed electronic health records (EHR) documenting the assessment, interventions, and outcomes of wound care.

Generate reports and communicate effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding the patient's progress and any necessary adjustments to the treatment plan.

6. Quality Improvement:

Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance the overall quality of wound care services provided in the primary care setting.

Stay updated on the latest evidence-based practices and contribute to the development of best practices for wound care.

7. Collaboration and Communication:

Collaborate with primary healthcare professionals, specialists, and other healthcare providers to ensure seamless and coordinated care for patients with complex wounds.

Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers, fostering a collaborative approach to wound care.

8. Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:

Adhere to all relevant healthcare regulations, standards, and policies related to wound care, including infection prevention policies.

Stay informed about changes in wound care guidelines and standards of practice.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid and current license to practice
• Certification in wound care (e.g., Wound Nursing Certification) is highly desirable.
• Experience in primary care or a related healthcare setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development in the field of wound care.

Job Description Agreement

This job description is intended as a basic guide to the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive. It will be subject to regular review and amendment as necessary in consultation with the post holder.

Special Working Conditions

The post-holder is required to attend meetings etc. hosted by other agencies, where relevant

Confidentiality:

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, Federation staff, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Federation and Practices 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 Federation may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the Federation policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety:

The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Federation Health & Safety Policy, to include:

using personal security systems within the workplace according to Federation guidelines;

identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks;

making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills;

using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards; and

reporting potential risks identified.

Equality and Diversity:

The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with Federation procedures and policies, and current legislation;

respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues; and

behaving in a manner which is welcoming to the individual, and is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

Personal/Professional Development:

The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Federation as part of this employment, such training to include:

participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development; and

taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality:

The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Federation, and will:

alert other team members to issues of quality and risk;

assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision;

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;

work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs; and

effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication:

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:

communicate effectively with other team members;

communicate effectively with patients and carers; and

recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services:

The post-holder will:

apply Federation policies, standards and guidance;

discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work;

participate in audits where appropriate; and

undergo further training and development as the job develops.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with a valid and current licence to practice
• Certification in wound care (eg Wound Nursing Certificate) is highly desirable
• Experience in primary care nursing or a related healthcare setting
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Desirable

• Cervical cytology smear taking qualification
• Experience in patient health checks
• An interest in women's health

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

Tri Locality Care (TLC) Limited

Address

The Knightwood Surgery

Pilgrims Close

Chandler's Ford

Eastleigh

Hampshire

SO53 4SD

Employer's website

http://www.trilocalitycare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)