General Practice Nurse

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	01 Hydref 2025
Cyflog:	Heb ei nodi
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	Negotiable
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	29 Hydref 2025
Lleoliad:	Snodland, ME6 5SN
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	A3477-25-0001

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JOB DESCRIPTION FOR GENERAL PRACTICE NURSE Job Title General Practice Nurse Hours of duty 22-24 hours per week Responsible to Clinically: Doctors and Nurse Practitioner Generally Practice Manager Job Summary This post requires the post holder to deliver general practice nursing service to the patient population. This care must be of a high standard and delivered within the boundaries of the professional code of conduct, as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council and will focus on supporting patients and their families with all aspects of health and well-being, through monitoring of long term conditions, health prevention and screening initiatives. The post holder must be able to work collaboratively with all members of the general practice team and other disciplines within the Multi-Disciplinary Team. He/she must understand the necessity for supporting the delivery of policy and procedures and provide nurse leadership as required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical practice Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent any adverse effects on health and well-being. Identify and manage, as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing long-term conditions and be able to implement and evaluate these plans according to the needs of the individual Prioritise health problems and enable the patients to recognise and manage complex, urgent and emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Support patients in adopting health promotion strategies that encourage them to live healthily, and encourage principles of self care Recognise the need and deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate. Provide clear information and advice on prescribed and over-the-counter medications and regimes, side effects and interactions. Also be aware of evidence based non-pharmacological regimes and treatments. Assess the care of patients with complicated and uncomplicated wounds and be knowledgeable about the treatment options available and their effectiveness. Assess and manage patients presenting with minor illnesses or injuries using up to date treatments and drug therapies where appropriate. Support and advice women requesting information relating to family planning issues carry out assessments for repeat prescriptions or administer other treatments in line with the local Patient Group Directions. Support and manage the health care needs of women presenting for cervical cytology screening. Recognise and assess patients with mental health needs and refer to the appropriate professional, in line with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health Implement and administer vaccinations and immunisation programmes for both adults and children, and give appropriate education about post vaccination management and complications. Give advice and support to patients travelling abroad and administer relevant vaccinations and immunisations in accordance with local Patient Group Directions. Educate patients regarding the reasons and rationale of current immunisation and vaccination programmes Provide individualised care to patients with respiratory conditions, enabling them to manage exacerbations in order to reduce the necessity for hospital attendance. Liaise with outside agencies and representatives in order to maintain current awareness of health related issues. Communication Utilise and demonstrate effective and sensitive communication styles to ensure that patients are fully informed and consensual to treatment. Communicate effectively with patients and their carers who are receiving bad news Demonstrate effective communication with patients of different levels of understanding, cultural backgrounds, disabilities and language barriers by recognising the need for alternative communication methods. Utilise communication skills to assist with the safe adherence to prescribed treatment regimes. Act as an advocate when communicating patients viewpoints to others. Maintain and promote effective communication links with all members within the practice and recognise when conflict resolution needs to be implemented, and by whom. Assist the process of seamless care by referring patients to the appropriate agency using agreed referral pathways. Quality service delivery Recognise and work within own level of competence and professional code of conduct at all times. Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a safe and professional manner so as to maintain and promote quality. Deliver care that is evidence based using recognised guidelines and guidance to enhance quality care delivery and ensure fitness to practice measures are met. Regularly assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer reviews, benchmarking and formal evaluation. Utilise the audit cycle as a means of evaluating quality of care, implementing improvements as required. Be receptive to patients responses to the quality of care they receive and be prepared to change practice accordingly. Participate in shared learning, both in and out of house. Participate in reviewing patients complaints, clinical incidents and near miss events and provide feedback as appropriate. Understand and apply the legal policies relating to the identification of vulnerable and abused children and adults being aware of statutory health procedures and local guidance. Team working Understand own role and need for development. Work as a responsible and effective team member, supporting others and implementing new ways of working to enhance the overall functioning of the team. Delegate clearly and appropriately, considering competence and capability of delegate. Prioritise workload and ensure time-management strategies are incorporated in own day to day practice. Accept delegation from others as and when appropriate. Work effectively with others and participate in team activities that improve morale and patient care delivery. Be prepared to be flexible with covering absence of other nurses. Ensure that effective communication is maintained in order for other team members to allocate and organise the work load appropriately. Management of risk Manage and assess risks ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect patients and staff. Monitor work areas to ensure they are free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation and policies. Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and other drugs. Undertake mandatory and statutory training. Apply infection control measures according to local and national guidelines. Ensure that all policies relating to risk management are current, accurate and correctly implemented. Utilising information Use all available form of technology to aid the management of planning, implementing, monitoring, presenting and communicating information. Process data using accurate Read codes in order to ensure easy retrieval for monitoring and auditing purposes. Carry out internet searches using library databases for access to information for patients. Understand responsibilities relating to the Freedom of Information Act. Learning and development Act as a mentor to junior staff enabling them to deliver high standards of care. Disseminate learning and information gained to other members of the team in order to share good practice and keep others informed of current and future developments. Keep records of learning and learning needs and undertake appropriate study or training to meet these needs. Attend regular learning and training sessions, evaluate their effectiveness and feedback any relevant information. Provide an educational role to patients, carers, families and colleagues in a conducive environment. Ensure that a professional demeanour is conducted at all times, regarding dress codes and appropriateness of behaviour towards patients, their families and carers and members of the staff and other inter-professional personnel. Equality and diversity: Identify discrimination and take action to promote diversity and quality of opportunities and enable others to do so. Adhere to local chaperoning policies. Act as a role model in good practice relating to equality and diversity. Accept the right of individuals to accept their own care providers Assist patients from marginalised groups to access quality health care.