Band 6 Practice Nurse

Clinical • Delivering care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines • Assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations, particularly within the primary care field. • Provide high quality care service based on the needs of the practice population including treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education. • Assist in and perform tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. • Cytology, contraception, general health checks, health promotion, child and adult immunisations, hypertension, chronic disease management. • Assess, plan and implement treatment plans for patients with long term conditions to meet identified needs and promote health and well-being. • COPD including spirometry and health management. • Identify and request appropriate pathology tests for patients and signpost where appropriate. • To take clinical responsibility for themselves and to aid the supervision of other health professionals as required • To assist in the maintenance of clinical standards and to share in the efficient running of the service. To have excellent organisational skills and work well as part of a team. To share the responsibility for the security and care of equipment. To be aware of the political and social issues which affect the delivery of health care. To be a registered Nurse on the NMC register Communication • To maintain accurate patient records for users of the service, using the designated software system for the practice. • To be aware of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles. • To ensure effective communication with colleagues and the wider health care community as appropriate when referring a patient. • Working with interpreters [link workers] for non-English speaking patients. • Record and report all clinical incidents to Nurse Lead. • Assess individual communication needs and understanding for informed consent. Education, Training and Research • Contribute to data gathering as needed for QOF, enhanced services and KPI targets. • To take responsibility for own professional development undertaking training for specific clinical tasks. Participate in practice run educational events and training. • Participate in clinical audit. • For Clinical Governance and Training purposes a random sample of the clinical notes written by every clinician (nurses and doctors) will be audited regularly against a set of criteria. These criteria include clarity and accuracy of documentation as well as standards of good clinical practice. • Contribute and support other team members. Other Duties Other tasks may include: • Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs. • Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required • Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. • Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms. • Ordering of stock • Participation in administrative systems in the Practice • At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records • A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks. • Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. • Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Job description Job responsibilities Clinical • Delivering care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines • Assist in the development of an integrated approach to the delivery of patient care involving all relevant stakeholders including health and social care organisations, particularly within the primary care field. • Provide high quality care service based on the needs of the practice population including treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education. • Assist in and perform tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. • Cytology, contraception, general health checks, health promotion, child and adult immunisations, hypertension, chronic disease management. • Assess, plan and implement treatment plans for patients with long term conditions to meet identified needs and promote health and well-being. • COPD including spirometry and health management. • Identify and request appropriate pathology tests for patients and signpost where appropriate. • To take clinical responsibility for themselves and to aid the supervision of other health professionals as required • To assist in the maintenance of clinical standards and to share in the efficient running of the service. To have excellent organisational skills and work well as part of a team. To share the responsibility for the security and care of equipment. To be aware of the political and social issues which affect the delivery of health care. To be a registered Nurse on the NMC register Communication • To maintain accurate patient records for users of the service, using the designated software system for the practice. • To be aware of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act and Caldicott principles. • To ensure effective communication with colleagues and the wider health care community as appropriate when referring a patient. • Working with interpreters [link workers] for non-English speaking patients. • Record and report all clinical incidents to Nurse Lead. • Assess individual communication needs and understanding for informed consent. Education, Training and Research • Contribute to data gathering as needed for QOF, enhanced services and KPI targets. • To take responsibility for own professional development undertaking training for specific clinical tasks. Participate in practice run educational events and training. • Participate in clinical audit. • For Clinical Governance and Training purposes a random sample of the clinical notes written by every clinician (nurses and doctors) will be audited regularly against a set of criteria. These criteria include clarity and accuracy of documentation as well as standards of good clinical practice. • Contribute and support other team members. Other Duties Other tasks may include: • Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs. • Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required • Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. • Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms. • Ordering of stock • Participation in administrative systems in the Practice • At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records • A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks. • Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. • Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post