Nurse Practitioner

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WEAVERS MEDICAL JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Nurse Specialist in Minor Illness Reporting to: The Partners and Practice Manager Hours of Work: Monday 08.30-13.30 at Mawsley Branch Tuesday 08.30-13.30 at Mawsley Branch Wednesday NWD or 08.30-13.30 at Prospect House Thursday NWD or 08.30-13.30 at Prospect House Friday 12.00-17..00 alternating Mawsley and Prospect House Total 20 hours per week Type of Contract: Permanent Main Purpose To share workload and responsibility with the GPs, making best use of clinical skills within the practice. To provide high quality care in accordance with practice protocols and up to date evidence, to patients consulting for minor illness. To provide comprehensive care, including assessment, diagnosing and independent prescribing with or without referral as part of a multidisciplinary team. To co-operate and participate as required in any audits in the role. To provide assessment, screening, treatment room services and health education advice. To maintain accurate records with appropriate use of practice template guidelines. KEY OBJECTIVES Specifically Minor Illness 1. To provide consultations for patients presenting with a minor illness without prior assessment from a GP. 2. To provide clinical assessment, diagnosis and treatment interventions using well-developed evidence based clinical decision-making and judgment skills. 3. To diagnose, discharge or refer independently. 4. To prescribe according to agreed local and national guidelines. General Key Objectives 1. To ensure that all infection control and Health and Safety policies are adhered to. 2. To ensure maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care. 3. To fulfill all administrative and professional responsibilities of a practice nurse. 4. To participate and support the partnership in strategic planning, development of clinical guidelines, audit and research relating to primary care services within the practice. 5. To supervise, support, train, mentor and delegate work to the HCA working in the practice team. 6. To support and participate fully in the training of all new members of the practice, particularly employed nursing staff and students on placements. To delegate appropriately tasks to the Health Care Assistant. 7. To carry out routine treatment room nursing duties as required by the nurse rota to maintain a comprehensive service to patients throughout the year. This will also facilitate skills being kept up to date. Professional Requirements and Special Requirements of the post Must be RGN Must have excellent communication skills Must work in accordance with UKCC Code of Conduct Must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle to drive between locations Must be a member of a professional body e.g. RCN - MDU etc. Must be able to work flexibly according to the needs of the practice Any other duties as agreed with the Practice Manager and GP Partners from time to time. Health & Safety & Fire Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy The post holder will adhere to the Prospect House Fire Strategy. Equality and Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the Practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Communication: The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.