The purpose of the post is to deliver safe, high-quality primary care nursing services to the practice population. Working within the NMC Code of Conduct and utilizing primary care skills and experience, the post holder will provide advanced nurse interventions and influence the development of nursing services. Using evidence-based knowledge, the post holder will deliver a high standard of care, making professionally autonomous and accountable decisions. The post holder will work within their professional boundaries to demonstrate safe clinical decision-making and cost-effective, expert care for patients within the practice.
The post holder will support service development, the safe delivery of policy and procedures, and demonstrate effective nurse advocacy and leadership. DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Job Responsibilities Principal Duties to include: Responsible for providing care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of their care. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary general practice team and other healthcare professionals to promote integrated and seamless pathways of care to meet the needs of patients. Communicates effectively with patients, carers, and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Prioritises daily work in line with clinical patient need. Maintains accurate and legible patient records in line with professional and organisational requirements; this includes contemporary paper records and electronic patient record systems. Implements and works to ensure evidence-based care best practice. Actively participates and contributes to team meetings. Initiates health promotion activities with individuals, patients, and carers. Actively involved in the development and implementation of service developments and initiatives. Participates in clinical audit and the implementation of changes to ways of working and/or clinical practice as a result of findings, recommendations, and action plans. Participates in risk assessment and promotes the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and any other persons at all times, assisting in ensuring a safe work environment. Ensures that all complaints, untoward incidents, accidents, and areas of clinical risk are identified and reported to the lead GP, Nurse Manager, or Practice Manager in accordance with the organisational policy and expected professional practice. Keeps up to date with professional requirements, healthcare developments, clinical evidence, National Service Frameworks for practice, National and Local policy and guidelines. Responsible for completing own mandatory training within the required timeframes. Accesses and participates in regular clinical supervision and peer review. Participates in own annual appraisal and undertakes continuing professional development in order to maintain and develop knowledge and skills. Undertakes mentorship training and facilitates the teaching and learning experiences for all students and staff. Accountable for own professional actions in line with the NMC code and organisational policy and guidelines. Responsible for the security, care, and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained. Specific duties include:
Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with Acute Minor Illness: Triage and treat patients wishing to see a healthcare professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team. This includes taking a history, making a physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, establishing a diagnosis and management plan which may include the initiation of diagnostic tests or investigations, the interpretation of findings reports, and the prescribing of safe, effective, and appropriate medication. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary. Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and acknowledges limitations. Providing assessment, screening & treatment services and health education advice: including dietary advice, blood pressure checks, urinalysis, health screening, ear syringing, dressings, ECG, phlebotomy, routine injections, sexual health, contraception, minor injuries, routine immunisations and vaccinations, removal of sutures/clips, baby immunisations, assisting with the fitting of IUCD/IUS, first registration checks, health surveillance, general health advice, assisting with minor procedures in the treatment room. Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary. Chronic Disease Management: Support the patients and Practice Clinical Team by providing Chronic Disease Management services clinics focusing on Asthma, COPD, CHD, Diabetes, Hypertension, and Stroke. Work in accordance with Practice protocols to ensure the safe and effective management of patients with Chronic Diseases. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures:
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs. Other administration and professional responsibilities:
Record accurate consultation data in patients' records in accordance with the latest NMC guidance and other pertinent standards. Maintain professional registration and practice in accordance with NMC requirements. Provide clinical support and leadership within the practice, participate in clinical supervision, act as mentor and support for other nurses and students. Attend and participate in nurse meetings. Ensure collection and maintenance of any required statistical information. Training and personal development:
Actively participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate. Maintain a professional portfolio and ensure professional requirements are met. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given.
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The post holder will support service development, the safe delivery of policy and procedures, and demonstrate effective nurse advocacy and leadership. DUTIES & AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Job Responsibilities Principal Duties to include: Responsible for providing care for the presenting patient from initial history taking, clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of their care. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary general practice team and other healthcare professionals to promote integrated and seamless pathways of care to meet the needs of patients. Communicates effectively with patients, carers, and all members of the multidisciplinary team. Prioritises daily work in line with clinical patient need. Maintains accurate and legible patient records in line with professional and organisational requirements; this includes contemporary paper records and electronic patient record systems. Implements and works to ensure evidence-based care best practice. Actively participates and contributes to team meetings. Initiates health promotion activities with individuals, patients, and carers. Actively involved in the development and implementation of service developments and initiatives. Participates in clinical audit and the implementation of changes to ways of working and/or clinical practice as a result of findings, recommendations, and action plans. Participates in risk assessment and promotes the safety and well-being of patients, staff, and any other persons at all times, assisting in ensuring a safe work environment. Ensures that all complaints, untoward incidents, accidents, and areas of clinical risk are identified and reported to the lead GP, Nurse Manager, or Practice Manager in accordance with the organisational policy and expected professional practice. Keeps up to date with professional requirements, healthcare developments, clinical evidence, National Service Frameworks for practice, National and Local policy and guidelines. Responsible for completing own mandatory training within the required timeframes. Accesses and participates in regular clinical supervision and peer review. Participates in own annual appraisal and undertakes continuing professional development in order to maintain and develop knowledge and skills. Undertakes mentorship training and facilitates the teaching and learning experiences for all students and staff. Accountable for own professional actions in line with the NMC code and organisational policy and guidelines. Responsible for the security, care, and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained. Specific duties include:
Diagnosing and treating patients presenting with Acute Minor Illness: Triage and treat patients wishing to see a healthcare professional, making any necessary referrals to other members of the primary health care team. This includes taking a history, making a physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, establishing a diagnosis and management plan which may include the initiation of diagnostic tests or investigations, the interpretation of findings reports, and the prescribing of safe, effective, and appropriate medication. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary. Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and acknowledges limitations. Providing assessment, screening & treatment services and health education advice: including dietary advice, blood pressure checks, urinalysis, health screening, ear syringing, dressings, ECG, phlebotomy, routine injections, sexual health, contraception, minor injuries, routine immunisations and vaccinations, removal of sutures/clips, baby immunisations, assisting with the fitting of IUCD/IUS, first registration checks, health surveillance, general health advice, assisting with minor procedures in the treatment room. Provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary. Chronic Disease Management: Support the patients and Practice Clinical Team by providing Chronic Disease Management services clinics focusing on Asthma, COPD, CHD, Diabetes, Hypertension, and Stroke. Work in accordance with Practice protocols to ensure the safe and effective management of patients with Chronic Diseases. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures:
Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs. Other administration and professional responsibilities:
Record accurate consultation data in patients' records in accordance with the latest NMC guidance and other pertinent standards. Maintain professional registration and practice in accordance with NMC requirements. Provide clinical support and leadership within the practice, participate in clinical supervision, act as mentor and support for other nurses and students. Attend and participate in nurse meetings. Ensure collection and maintenance of any required statistical information. Training and personal development:
Actively participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate. Maintain a professional portfolio and ensure professional requirements are met. If it is necessary to expand the role to include additional responsibilities, full training will be given.
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