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The Advanced Nurse Practitioner will undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs, other nurse practitioners and practice nurses or independently as appropriate for the need, according to practice policy, protocols etc. The Nurse Practitioner will strive to improve standards of care. Contribute to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the practice. Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the practice nursing team.
Promote the continuing professional development of yourself and other nurse practitioners' nurses, nursing associate & HCAs within the practice. Working alongside health care assistants to help develop their skills. Provide professional and managerial support to, practice nurse, nursing associate, health care assistants. Provide advice on lifestyle issues, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately.
Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tendencies and is aware of local, referral procedures. Ensure that current evidence-based approaches to patient are standard practice Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling of laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages and report and treat sharps injuries. Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g. burns, haemorrhage, hypo/hyperglycaemic emergencies/asthma attacks.
Undertake annual training and demonstrates competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques Provide professional advice /support to health care professionals within the Primary health care team Provide mentorship and guidance within the nursing team. Participate in partnership programmes of awareness raising, detection and prevention of chronic diseases. Maintain a level of expertise in specific chronic disease management (when appropriate) and other pertinent areas of health care and seek to develop new and improved skills. Advise members of the public on the concepts of health promotion, education, prevention and protection Take responsibility for personal development and education.
Actively participate in multidisciplinary education and training. Monitor and maintain consistency of professional standards and take appropriate action if standards are not met. Maintain professional development by attending relevant courses and study days to keep abreast of current knowledge and developments. Abide by the legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and record and maintain periodic professional registration with RCN & NMC.
Participate in an annual appraisal. Contribute to and work effectively within the primary care team Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care. Maintain accurate patient records You are responsible for limiting your actions to those which you feel competent to undertake. If you have any doubts about your competence during your duties, you should immediately speak to the Nurse Manager in the first instance.
REGISTERED HEALTH PROFESSIONAL All employees of Alma Medical Centre who are required to register with a professional body, NMC, to enable them to practice within their profession, are required to comply with their code of conduct and requirements of their professional registration. SUPERVISION Where the appropriate professional organisation details a requirement in relation to supervision, it is the responsibility of the post holder to ensure compliance with this requirement. If you are in any doubt about the existence of such a requirement, in the first instance advice should be sought from the Nurse Manager. RISK MANAGEMENT It is a standard element of the role and responsibility of all staff of Alma Medical Centre that they fulfil a proactive role towards the management of risk in all of their actions.
This entails the risk assessment of all situations, the taking of appropriate actions and reporting of all incidents, near misses and hazards. RECORDS MANAGEMENT As an employee of Alma Medical Centre, you are legally responsible for all records that you gather, create or use as part of your work within the Organisation (including patient health, financial, personal and administrative), whether paper based or on computer. All such records are considered public records, and you have a legal duty of confidence to service users. You should consult the Practice Manager if you have any doubt as to the correct management of records with which you work.
HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS All employees of Alma Medical Centre have a statutory duty of care for their own personal safety and that of others who may be affected by their acts or omissions. Employees are required to co-operate with management to enable the practice to meet its own legal duties and to report any hazardous situations or defective equipment. FLEXIBILITY STATEMENT The content of this Job Description represents an outline of the post only and is therefore not a precise catalogue of duties and responsibilities. The Job Description is therefore intended to be flexible and is subject to review and amendment in the light of changing circumstances, following consultation with the post holder.
All employees of Alma Medical Centre are required to maintain the confidentiality of members of the public and members of staff in accordance with Alma Medical Centre policies.
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