Practice Nurse

Ensuring that patients receive high-quality clinical care delivered in a timely manner. Ensure complete and accurate documentation of each and every patient contact on the Practice Computer system. Follow the following policies: Practice Infection Control policy; Practice Health and Safety policy, including Sharps Policy; Practice Cold Chain and Practice Medicine Management policy. Venepuncture and collection and processing of pathology samples. Monitoring stock levels and ordering of clinical supplies if required by Practice. INR star, ECG, and spirometry testing, if required, upon completion of training. Routine injections as prescribed by the GP. Ear irrigation if required and on completion of training. Wound care, including compression bandaging and Doppler tests, if trained. Attending leg club to assist with compression bandaging and Doppler tests if trained and if required by Practice. Sexual health and contraception advice if trained. Cervical cytology if trained. Home visits for flu vaccinations if required by the Practice. Immediate care as per Minor Injuries service within the scope of experience. Delivery of Chronic Disease management service according to training, including domiciliary visits if required by Practice. Work as part of multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams in order to ensure patients' needs are met. Adhere to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and, at all times, work within the scope of professional practice. Ensure that professional practice adheres to organisational and Practice guidelines. Maintain confidentiality with regard to information pertaining to patients and staff. Where required provide supervision and mentoring to other staff in order to help them develop their knowledge, skills and abilities. Communicate effectively with patients and families regarding complex information about their care. Provide advice and information to patients, carers and their families where appropriate. Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with medical, nursing, allied health professionals and operational staff to ensure delivery of a co-ordinated service. Ensure accurate record keeping in line with local policies and NMC guidelines. Promote and demonstrate effectively communication networks within the organisation, with partner organisations and other service providers. Contribute to the development and implementation of clinical audits identifying areas of best practice and areas for improvement. Provide support and supervision to assist others to develop knowledge, skills, and abilities. Participate in quality improvement within the service. Contribute to the on-going development of the service to address identified needs. Contribute to the development and maintenance of an excellent learning environment. Contribute to the development of other members of the nursing team. Adhere to professional registration requirements. Participate in defining own developmental plan to maintain and develop own clinical skills and ensure own professional development. Undertake and complete all statutory and mandatory training. Participate in an appraisal and regular performance reviews. Ensure all mandatory training is completed in line with organisational policy. Demonstrate commitment to flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff. Be aware of and comply with infection prevention and control policies. Staff must contribute to the cleanliness of the work environment and keep it "clutter free" and tidy and must also attend all mandatory training and updates to ensure receipt of training appropriate to role. Tackle discrimination and harassment and promote equality and diversity in the workplace. This post is deemed to require a Disclosure check - Enhanced Level with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This is due to the fact the post has access to children and vulnerable adults. Always demonstrate professional and ethical behaviours when liaising with internal and external colleagues. Under the Data Protection Act 1998, the post holder must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients and staff. The work is of a confidential nature and information gained must not be communicated to other persons except in the recognised course of duty. Unauthorised disclosure of confidential information will result in disciplinary action and may lead to dismissal. Actively promote equality and diversity and encourage colleagues to do the same. Support a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and harassment in all forms, and to lead by example in this area.