Full range of treatment room duties to include: Adult and childhood immunisations and vaccinations. Cervical smear clinics. Dressings. Ear assessment and irrigation.
Doppler assessments. Removal of sutures and clips. Travel assessments and immunisations. Assist in clinical emergencies.
Undertake chronic disease reviews in Asthma/COPD/Diabetes (with appropriate training). Professional and Clinical Governance: Act as a role model for clinical excellence and professional conduct within the nursing team. Always work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Participate in significant event analysis, clinical audits, and risk assessments, using findings to implement improvements in practice.
Keep up to date with evidence-based practice, guidelines, and developments in both chronic disease management and general practice nursing. Contribute to the induction and mentoring of new staff members, sharing knowledge and supporting skill development. Attend and actively contribute to practice meetings and training sessions. Patient-Centred Care: Deliver care in a manner that is sensitive to the needs of patients from diverse backgrounds, respecting dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
Promote health and wellbeing, empowering patients to make informed decisions about their care. Act as an advocate for patients, ensuring they have access to appropriate services and resources. Communication: Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues across the practice and within the wider health and social care network. Use clear, compassionate, and effective communication to build rapport with patients and carers, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
Support practice initiatives aimed at improving patient engagement and attendance for long-term condition reviews and preventative health measures. Service Improvement: Participate in the review and development of clinical protocols and pathways. Contribute ideas for improving efficiency, patient experience, and clinical outcomes. Work to ensure compliance with CQC requirements, infection control standards, and other regulatory frameworks.
Continuing Professional Development: Take responsibility for maintaining your own clinical competence through regular CPD, training, and professional reflection. Keep accurate records of training undertaken and competencies achieved. Engage in annual appraisal and personal development planning with the lead practice nurse. Equality and diversity Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carers and colleagues.
Act in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting these in a way that is consistent with the practices policies and procedures and current legislation. Behaving is a manner that is welcoming, non- judgmental and respects the individuals circumstances, priorities, feeling and rights. Information processes Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate. Ensuring that the rights, confidentiality and privacy of the patient are observed at all times.
Health, safety and security Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including: - hand washing - universal hygiene procedures - collection and handling of laboratory specimens - segregation and disposal of waste materials - decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment - reporting and treatment of sharps injuries - dealing with blood and body fluid spillages Assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures. Understands and apply the principles of the cold chain. Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria. Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility.
Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health.