Practice Nurse

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Job Description: OverviewWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Practice Nurse to join our healthcare team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care within a busy clinical environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to utilise their nursing skills and contribute positively to patient wellbeing. The Practice Nurse will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing services, supporting doctors, and ensuring the smooth operation of daily clinical activities. Main duties and responsibilities To assist the GPs and nurses in providing a high standard of care for the practice population within the practice policies, procedures and guidelines. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations Chronic diseases Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Cytology ECGs Venepuncture Contraception To carry out clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a senior member of staff. Clinical Tasks Phlebotomy Electrocardiographs (ECGs) Blood pressure monitoring 24hr Ambulatory monitoring New Patient checks NHS Health Checks Lifestyle monitoring Urinalysis D-dimer testing Basic wound care Health education including promoting the health benefits of a healthy diet, smoking cessation and exercise Assisting the GPs with womens health clinics and minor surgery clinics Chaperoning Check the emergency drugs and equipment Clerical tasks Input of general data and clinical information onto electronic patients records Stock taking and ordering supplies of clinical/medical equipment Restocking of clinical rooms as required Dealing with telephone enquiries as appropriate Referral of patients to other medical or administrative personnel and voluntary agencies when appropriate Preparation of equipment for testing and servicing Source and maintain relevant information leaflets and literature for patient displays Management/Leadership Responsibilities Support the GPs and nurses in the management and execution of clinical practice Manage own workload effectively within the practice clinic times Attend and contribute to weekly clinical meetings Take reasonable care of own health and safety and that of others and use equipment correctly in accordance with statutory legislation and practice policies at all times Work within the Primary Care Practice infection control principals and guidelines Conduct risk assessments in situations where personal, colleague or patient safety may be compromised Follow the practice procedures and policies for dealing with complaints, disciplinary and grievance issues Ensure that all those persons met within the course of the job are given equality of treatment and are not discriminated against Research/Education and Training Assist in the evaluation of current practice and service provision by participating in the collection of data, clinical audit and user satisfaction surveys Participate in regular staff appraisals and performance reviews Undertake appropriate training or development courses as identified through the use of a Personal Development Plan Attend mandatory training as required Assist in the induction of new staff members Communication/Key Working Relationships Liaise and work collaboratively with the GPs, nurses, practice staff and outside agencies as deemed appropriate Communicate effectively with patients reporting relevant information or concerns to senior staff promptly Explain clinical procedures to patients clearly in order to obtain informed consent Document written and electronic information accurately and professionally Ensure confidentiality in all matters relating to patients, staff and information obtained in the course of employment in line with statutory legislation Recognise the limitations of own scope of knowledge and practice and be aware of when to refer to senior member of staff