Practice Nurse

Job Summary You will be registered with the NMC and revalidation will be undertaken in line with NMC requirements You will be working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to monitor care under direct or indirect supervision, using a wide range of skills you have including (but not limited to); complement the role of the lead nurse, GP and other Health Professionals make the best use of clinical skills within the practice in order to promote well-being and maximise health gain for patients. provide a safe, high quality and accessible treatment room service to patients. As a Practice Nurse you will act within your professional boundaries, providing care for patients from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of their care under supervision You will show safe clinical decision-making and expert care for patients within the general practice, in consultation with the duty GP. You will work with the multi-disciplinary general practice team to support the delivery of policy and procedures and meet the needs of patients. Supervision and mentoring will be provided by the appropriate senior medical staff - the type of support will depend on the post holders skills and knowledge and determined by our clinical governance arrangements. Key Responsibilities The Practice Nurse will work with the nursing team and other members of the multi professional team, providing and monitoring the condition and health needs of patients within their care, contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinicians and in line with the service pathways. You will be expected to support patients in the management of long term conditions (Asthma, Diabetes and COPD), Cervical Cytology, Family planning, Child Health/Immunisations, Wound Management, Travel Immunisations, and all other general treatment room duties. CLINICAL RESPONSIBILITIES Deliver high quality, compassionate care with a focus on promoting health, self-care, and independence. Carry out specific delegated clinical tasks and responsibilities to a competent standard Working without direct supervision (where appropriate) within designated parameters of practice of the Practice Nurse role, accessing clinical and care advice when needed Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and report any problems or raise concerns to the appropriate registered care Exercise professional accountability and comply with practice policy in relation to the safe administration of medicines Use electronic records to record the outcome of assessment and evaluation of care Assist in the assessment of and management of risk across the environment where care is being administered Assist with the implementation and monitoring of clinical standards and outcomes Develop a working knowledge of other providers resources and referral systems to ensure individuals needs are met, within parameters of practice Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures Demonstrate a good understanding of the Mental Capacity act / Deprivation of Liberties and applies principles to everyday practice seeking advice / guidance from Registered Nurse or another registered professional as required Deliver effective care following plans determined by the registered nurse or other registered care professional and provide feedback on progress against the plan ADMINISTRATION Contributes and participates in audits, evaluation, and clinical standard setting within the Practice Accurate and timely summarising of patient records and read-coding patient data Complete all required paperwork for legal and administrative purposes in accordance with relevant standards Ensure that all practice policies are fully implemented Work in accordance with all governance and internal systems relating to the management of clinical data and systems