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DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Main duties of the job
Work within defined scope of practice to deliver high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical care tasks under the supervision of the lead practice nurse.
Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as NHS Health Checks.
Discussing and sharing information with registered nurses about patients health conditions, activities and responses.
Work with supervisor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.
Wound care management.
Administer medications as prescribed in accordance with NMC standards, e.g. via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route, under patient specific directions.
Delivery of the childhood and routine immunisation schedule, under patient specific directions or national protocols.
Monitoring and support in the management of patients with long term conditions / chronic conditions, using holistic patient centred approach.
Be actively involved in the provision of health education and self management advice to patients, relatives and carers.
Job responsibilities
Work within defined scope of practice to deliver high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical care tasks under the supervision of the lead practice nurse.
Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures.
Provide care to people both in surgery and within their own homes.
Develop the skills and knowledge with supervisor to provide direct care to patients and families which may include (after additional training, dependant on surgery needs): venepuncture, vaccinations, wound care, contraception reviews, ear irrigation, spirometry and cervical screening.
Discussing and sharing information with registered nurses about patients health conditions, activities and responses.
Give smoking cessation advice and refer onwards to appropriate services for smoking cessation therapy
Undertake appropriate investigation, clinical observations and interventions following agreed guidelines for patients with chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.
Meet the needs of patients presenting for wound care, using the local dressing formulary and guidelines.
Take venous blood samples from patients in line with practice protocols and infection control policy
Promote health and prevent ill health by understanding the evidence base for immunisation, vaccination and herd immunity
Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professional
Specific Areas
This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the role. You may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with your competence.
Policies and Procedures
a) You are required to familiarise yourself with all the Practices policies and procedures and to comply with these at all times.
Confidentiality and Data Protection
a) You must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act (2at all times.
b) You must comply with all the Practices information and data protection policies at all times. You will be required to work in a confidential manner and any information gained must not be communicated to other persons except where required in the recognised course of duty.
Health and Safety
a) You must be aware of the responsibilities placed on you under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and you must follow these in full at all times, including ensuring that you act in line with all agreed procedures at all times in order to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
Equality and Diversity
a) The Practice complies with equality and diversity regulations and has appropriate policies in place. You are expected to comply with these policies.
Use of Technology
a) You are expected to use automated information systems in your work in order to improve quality and co-ordination of services, and to enable faster and more certain communication.
No Smoking Policy
a) The Practice operates a no-smoking policy, in line with Government legislation. This applies to all staff, visitors and patients. It is a condition of employment for staff that they do not smoke whilst on duty or in uniform or anywhere on the premises. This includes electronic cigarettes.
Infection Prevention and Control
a) Infection Prevention and Control is everybody's responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical are required to adhere to the Practices Infection Prevention and Control policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Health Care Associated Infections.
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
b) The Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Full Time Practice Nurse, Manor Park Surgery, Bramley, LS13 2UP, working Monday - friday between the hours of 07:30 - 18:00.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our nursing team as a Practice Nurse at Manor Park Surgery. You will work under the direct supervision of a lead nurse and strictly in accordance to practice guidelines and protocols.
This role will be subject to you passing a 6-month probatinary period.
Please contact to arrange an informal site visit.
This advert may close early should the right candidate be found
Clinical practice
Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where possible.
Delivering a quality service
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Main duties of the job
Work within defined scope of practice to deliver high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical care tasks under the supervision of the lead practice nurse.
Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as NHS Health Checks.
Discussing and sharing information with registered nurses about patients health conditions, activities and responses.
Work with supervisor to take responsibility for developing own clinical competence, leadership and reflective practice skills within the workplace.
Wound care management.
Administer medications as prescribed in accordance with NMC standards, e.g. via nebuliser or injections using sub-cutaneous or intramuscular route, under patient specific directions.
Delivery of the childhood and routine immunisation schedule, under patient specific directions or national protocols.
Monitoring and support in the management of patients with long term conditions / chronic conditions, using holistic patient centred approach.
Be actively involved in the provision of health education and self management advice to patients, relatives and carers.
Job responsibilities
Work within defined scope of practice to deliver high quality, compassionate care whilst undertaking specific clinical care tasks under the supervision of the lead practice nurse.
Demonstrate good understanding of principles of consent and ensure valid consent is obtained prior to undertaking nursing and care procedures.
Provide care to people both in surgery and within their own homes.
Develop the skills and knowledge with supervisor to provide direct care to patients and families which may include (after additional training, dependant on surgery needs): venepuncture, vaccinations, wound care, contraception reviews, ear irrigation, spirometry and cervical screening.
Discussing and sharing information with registered nurses about patients health conditions, activities and responses.
Give smoking cessation advice and refer onwards to appropriate services for smoking cessation therapy
Undertake appropriate investigation, clinical observations and interventions following agreed guidelines for patients with chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, hypertension and diabetes.
Meet the needs of patients presenting for wound care, using the local dressing formulary and guidelines.
Take venous blood samples from patients in line with practice protocols and infection control policy
Promote health and prevent ill health by understanding the evidence base for immunisation, vaccination and herd immunity
Recognise issues relating to safeguarding vulnerable children and adults and raise concerns to the appropriate registered care professional
Specific Areas
This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the role. You may be required to carry out other duties commensurate with your competence.
Policies and Procedures
a) You are required to familiarise yourself with all the Practices policies and procedures and to comply with these at all times.
Confidentiality and Data Protection
a) You must maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business and meet the requirements of the Data Protection Act (2at all times.
b) You must comply with all the Practices information and data protection policies at all times. You will be required to work in a confidential manner and any information gained must not be communicated to other persons except where required in the recognised course of duty.
Health and Safety
a) You must be aware of the responsibilities placed on you under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and you must follow these in full at all times, including ensuring that you act in line with all agreed procedures at all times in order to maintain a safe environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.
Equality and Diversity
a) The Practice complies with equality and diversity regulations and has appropriate policies in place. You are expected to comply with these policies.
Use of Technology
a) You are expected to use automated information systems in your work in order to improve quality and co-ordination of services, and to enable faster and more certain communication.
No Smoking Policy
a) The Practice operates a no-smoking policy, in line with Government legislation. This applies to all staff, visitors and patients. It is a condition of employment for staff that they do not smoke whilst on duty or in uniform or anywhere on the premises. This includes electronic cigarettes.
Infection Prevention and Control
a) Infection Prevention and Control is everybody's responsibility. All staff, both clinical and non-clinical are required to adhere to the Practices Infection Prevention and Control policy and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection prevention and control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Health Care Associated Infections.
Safeguarding Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults
b) The Practice is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Rigorous recruitment checks are carried out and successful applicants may be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Full Time Practice Nurse, Manor Park Surgery, Bramley, LS13 2UP, working Monday - friday between the hours of 07:30 - 18:00.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our nursing team as a Practice Nurse at Manor Park Surgery. You will work under the direct supervision of a lead nurse and strictly in accordance to practice guidelines and protocols.
This role will be subject to you passing a 6-month probatinary period.
Please contact to arrange an informal site visit.
This advert may close early should the right candidate be found
Clinical practice
Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being
Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients.
Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where possible.
Delivering a quality service
Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC)
Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures
Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality
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