Practice Nurse

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed Follow agreed clinical protocols as appropriate Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise the clinical lead of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Other tasks delegated by Clinical Lead To work within chronic disease management protocols An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the Clinical Lead A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources An awareness of own limitations and experience To work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and within the scope of professional practice To engage in the revalidation process and maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the NMC 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 will 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