The Practice Nurse will undertake a range of nursing assessments and provide appropriate care / treatment in conjunction with GPs and Advanced Nurse Practitioner, or independently as appropriate for the need, according to practice policy, protocols etc. The practice nurse will strive to improve standards of care and be involved in:- Conducting chronic disease management clinics Carrying out immunisation programmes for both children and adults (including travel health) Performing cervical cytology (smear tests) and providing women's health advice Managing minor and complex wounds, including leg ulcer care Conducting health screening and providing health promotion and lifestyle advice Assessing and treating minor illnesses Maintaining accurate patient records and contributing to clinical governance and quality improvement 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. Provide professional and managerial support to, health care assistants. Offer guidance and support to health care assistants to improve standards of care if needed. 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. 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 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. Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care. Maintain accurate patient records 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. CONFIDENTIALITY 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.