Practice Nurse

Duties and Responsibilities Undertake and gain competence in some or all of the following clinical work, as required by the Lead Nurse and in conjunction with the needs of the practice: Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections Dressing and removal of sutures Primary and secondary prevention travel immunisations and vaccinations Ear syringing Essential hypertension/CKD/CHD Cervical smears Contraception uncomplicated pill checks Elderly health assessments Electrocardiograms (ECGs) in the absence of an HCA Random blood tests Urinalysis Audiology ABPI Cervical cytology course Travel immunisation and vaccination course Long‑term conditions (diabetes, chronic respiratory illness, etc.) Equipment, Supplies, and Pathological Specimens Adhere to the code of professional conduct as stipulated by the governing body Home visits as per practice/operational needs Ensure that equipment is used and stored as per manufacturers' recommendations Demonstrate awareness of due dates on equipment requiring calibration and/or maintenance Report any equipment that does not fulfil manufacturers' operating criteria to the Lead Practice Nurse and/or maintenance person Liaise with the Nursing Team when surgical stores require ordering Ensure that all stock is stored correctly as per COSHE regulations Collect pathological specimens, including intravenous blood samples (when required), swabs, cervical smears All procedures requiring collection of pathological specimens are performed within agreed practice protocols and in accordance with Health & Safety Executive standards and IPC guidelines Administrative & Professional Responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure that all patient information following consultations, registration, and telephone encounters are recorded accurately on the computer, using EMIS and READ CODE as appropriate Attend and participate in practice nurse meetings as able Practice Philosophy, Strategy, and Policy Assist in the formulation of practice philosophy, strategy, and policy Participate in the formulation of practice protocols in conjunction with the SHA and/or WICCG Order and maintain supply of drugs used in surgery Research Projects Undertake and participate in practice protocols and research projects Co‑operate and support research undertaken by the practice, including the referral of suitable patients who may benefit as participants in research programmes Student/Staff Education & Training Participate in the induction, education and training of all new members of practice staff, including students of all disciplines where appropriate Liaison and Professional Development Maintain effective liaison with other health care teams concerned with patient care, exercising regard for patient confidentiality at all times Maintain continued education by attendance at courses and study days as deemed useful or necessary for professional development Ensure a valid PIN number is always in place Receive clinical supervision to further develop reflective skills, resulting in increased clinical effectiveness in practice (dependent on organisational need) Participate in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of personal and/or professional development Ensure mandatory eLearning modules are completed in a timely manner when due Please see the attached Job Description & Person Specification for further information about the role. Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). #J-18808-Ljbffr