Practice Nurse
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 May 2024 |
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| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Negotiable |
| Oriau: | Full time |
| Dyddiad cau: | 26 May 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | London, SW18 4DU |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Permanent |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | A2431-24-0006 |
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Aim: To work well within a team to provide a wide range of quality health & personal care services to patients within the practice population in a professional, efficient & courteous manner to meet the individuals needs. Purpose of Role: Use of evidence based practice to provide general Practice Nursing duties within General Practice. To promote a healthy lifestyle & participate in National Immunisation & Screening programmes for patients. To provide evidence based high quality wound care for patients within General Practice. To carry out all duties in accordance with the NMC code of professional conduct and with regard to local & national policies, guidelines & protocols. 1) CLINICAL a) Undertake clinical duties, with relevant training, in some or all of these areas Cervical Cytology ECG Spirometry NHS Health Checks Post Natal Clinics Wound Care Phlebotomy Ear Care Childhood Immunisation & Travel Vaccination Long Term Condition Clinics Family Planning Advice Hypertension Monitoring b) To actively encourage & facilitate lifestyle choices for patients by providing health promotion during routine screening procedures, i.e. cervical cytology, over 75yr check, well woman/men checks, chronic disease management. c) Use analytical & judgemental skills to assess, plan, implement & evaluate clinical packages of care in collaboration with the patient & other health & social care professionals. d) Undertake clinical procedures with awareness for potential hazards, risks & infection control policies. e) Have an understanding & work within Patient Group Directions to administer medication where appropriate. 2) COMMUNICATION To communicate effectively using a variety of communication skills; verbal & non verbal, written & electronic, with a variety of patients, client groups, individuals & organisations within & external to the NHS To use effective communication skills with a diverse patient & relative group, using negotiation & persuasive skills to motivate. The ability to concentrate for long periods of time with frequent interruptions and unpredictable workload & occasional distressing or emotional consultations. To keep accurate & up-to-date records of all consultations in accordance with practice & NMC guidelines. To ensure confidentiality at all times 3) GENERAL TERMS & RESPONSIBILITIES To undertake any other duties that may be required of you to help the surgery run smoothly Hold current NMC membership & professional defence membership To ensure that you take notice of & operate within the relevant guidelines including: Health & Safety Equal Opportunities Child Protection Confidentiality Data Protection Fire & Personal safety 4) EDUCATION To take responsibility for your own Professional Development & PREP, by attending relevant meetings, courses, seminars & keep professionally up-to-date. In agreement with the practices study leave guidelines. Job Description Review: This document defines the boundaries within which the post holder will operate & also sets out key tasks. It is subject to review, by the employer & the post holder. This document is further supported by the person specification which summarises the skills, abilities & competencies required for the post PERSON SPECIFICATION: PRACTICE NURSE 5/6 GRADE REQUIREMENTS: E = Essential competency D = Desirable Competency EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS TRAINING Registered General Nurse ( E ) Evidence of continuing professional development ( E ) European Computer Driving Licence ( D ) EXPERIENCE Post qualification nursing experience ( E ) Practice Nurse experience ( D ) Experience of EMIS computer system ( D ) KNOWLEDGE NMC Professional code of conduct ( E ) Clinical Governance & Risk Assessment ( E ) An understanding of the structure of Primary Care ( D ) An awareness of political changes within Primary Care ( D ) SKILLS & ABILITIES Ability to communicate clearly & succinctly ( E ) Ability to work autonomously ( E ) Ability to build effective working relationships at all levels ( E ) Computer skills ( E ) Time management skills ( E ) Ability to work within clear guidelines ( E ) Organisational skills ( D ) OTHER Ability to work under pressure & prioritise workload ( E ) Tidy in appearance and good personal hygiene (E) Commitment to equal opportunities ( E )