The Practice Nurse will work as part of the Chapel Street Enhanced Care Home Team at Brierley Hill Health and Social Care Centre under the management of the Trust to provide nursing care to patients in residential and nursing care settings within the community in accordance with NMC code of conduct and in line with the NMC scope of professional conduct.
Responsibilities
* Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Nurse Lead and GPs
* Perform cytology
* Perform venepuncture and adult vaccinations
* Request pathology tests, e.g., urine culture, swabs
* Manage long‑term conditions including diabetes, coronary heart disease, hypertension, asthma, CVA, COPD
* Order vaccinations to maintain stock levels
* Deliver COVID vaccinations
* Follow agreed clinical protocols with referral from GPs as appropriate
* Be aware of infection control and participate in infection control audit
* Participate in administration systems in the Practice (EMIS, CMCS, ICE, Docman)
* Maintain accurate records at all times
* Advise GPs of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
* Attend and participate in any nurse and practice meetings when required
* Perform any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
* Chronic disease management would be an advantage but older adult vaccinations, cervical screening, wound management and an understanding of QOF are essential requirements for this role
Candidate Profile
The successful candidate will have the ability to work independently as well as being a good team player. The ability to work under pressure is essential. As an EMIS Web organisation previous experience using this system would be desirable but not essential as full training would be given.
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