Practice Nurse

Job Purpose: To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education Duties and Responsibilities Clinical 1.To manage patients with chronic disease/ long term conditions 2.Undertake cytology screening as part of the national screening programme 3.Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations 4.Deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule for both and children and adults 5.Undertake contraceptive reviews 6.Undertake health promotion to help educate patients 7.Undertake Venepuncture 8.Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests 9.Undertake anticoagulation clinics to include interpretation of blood tests and dosing 10.Act as chaperone when required 11.To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes 12.Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care 13.To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects 14.To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans 15.To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct 16.To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to 17.To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice 18.To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice 19.Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions 20.Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time Job description Job responsibilities Job Purpose: To provide a high quality care service based on the needs of the Practice population which includes treatment, screening, preventative care and patient education Duties and Responsibilities Clinical 1.To manage patients with chronic disease/ long term conditions 2.Undertake cytology screening as part of the national screening programme 3.Provide travel health advice and administer appropriate vaccinations 4.Deliver the national immunisation and vaccination schedule for both and children and adults 5.Undertake contraceptive reviews 6.Undertake health promotion to help educate patients 7.Undertake Venepuncture 8.Select, carry out and interpret results of specific tests 9.Undertake anticoagulation clinics to include interpretation of blood tests and dosing 10.Act as chaperone when required 11.To maintain accurate patient records and enter onto the computer using agreed Read Codes 12.Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care 13.To collect data and participate in regular Practice audit and research projects 14.To contribute to the preparation of any Practice development plans 15.To maintain own annual registration with the NMC and adhere to Code of Professional Conduct 16.To maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for all PHCT staff, patients, carers and co-workers from other agencies. Ensure all statutory regulations (e.g. Health & Safety, COSHH, etc) are implemented and adhered to 17.To promote a professional approach at all times by attire and attitude to patients and staff both in and out of the Practice 18.To maintain own continuous professional development and ensure PDP kept up-to-date in line with the requirements of the Practice 19.Attend and participate in staff and Practice meetings and in-house clinical training sessions 20.Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time