Job Summary: To be responsible for the delivery of evidence-based nursing services, working part of the surgery multidisciplinary team, delivering care within the scope of practice to the entitled patient population. Working autonomously, the Practice Nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as health prevention and promotion, chronic disease management, patient education, well women / man clinics, as well as supporting the management team in the reviewing of clinical policy and procedure. Duties & Responsibilities: The following are the core duties and responsibilities to be undertaken by the Practice Nurse and may vary from time to time under direction of the Practice Manager and / or GP Nurse Lead, dependent on current and evolving changes, workload and staff levels: Assist with the organisation and co-ordination of the provision of nursing services for the surgery; Provide assessment, screening treatment, services and health education advice; Develop, implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for acute, non-acute conditions; Support the clinical team in the development of individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients; Provide chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to GPs, secondary or specialist care as required; Identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health; Deliver nursing care according to NSF, NICE guidelines and clinical-based evidence care; Prescribe medication in accordance with BNF and within own scope of practice; Review medication for effectiveness in accordance with patient need and national guidance; Provide information and advice on prescribed and / or over-the-counter medication on side-effects, common interactions and dosage; Support patients to ensure compliance with prescribed medications; Provide wound care (Doppler / leg ulcer etc.) to patients; Be competent in administration of childhood immunisation and travel vaccinations and implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children; Request pathology services as necessary, processing and interpreting results as required; Undertake the collection of pathological specimens, including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears etc.; Maintain and control injectable and oral drug stocks; Maintain accurate clinical records consistent with legislation, policies and procedures; Maintain chronic disease registers ensuring read codes are used effectively; Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care; Utilise and demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment; Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the NMC; Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality, ensuring effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team; Oversee the duties undertaken by the HCA and assist with training and mentoring as and when required, and contribute to the implementation of an effective training programme for staff and students within the surgery; Support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies; Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate; Be aware of and contribute to the planning and implementation of CCG patient pathway initiatives. This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to undertake any additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Practice Manager or GP Partners Personal & Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the surgery as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual, individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and / or professional development; Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and disseminate learning and information gained to other team members to share good practice and inform others about current and future development; Maintain professional registration and adhere to revalidation requirements; Complete mandatory training and e-learning as directed; Support and participate in shared learning within the surgery. General: Staff must behave in a professional and discreet manner at all times; Patient and professional confidentiality is of prime importance (see below also). Any breach of confidentiality can result in immediate suspension / dismissal; Teamwork is essential in multidisciplinary environments. Effective communication is essential and all staff must ensure they communicate in a manner which enables the sharing of information in an appropriate manner; Staff must adhere to the information contained within surgery policies and regional directives, ensuring protocols are adhered to at all times; Clinical staff must dress in accordance with their role, Practice Nurses are provided with a uniform. Confidentiality: The surgery is committed to maintaining an outstanding confidential service. Patients entrust and permit us to collect and retain sensitive information relating to their health and other matters, pertaining to their care. They do so in confidence and have a right to expect all staff will respect their privacy and maintain confidentiality at all times. It is essential that if, the legal requirements are to be met and the trust of our patients is to be retained, that all staff protect patient information and provide a confidential service. Health & Safety: The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the surgerys Health & Safety Policy, to include: Using personal security systems within the workplace according to surgery guidelines; Identifying the risk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks; Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills; Using appropriate infection control procedures maintain work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards; Reporting potential risks identified to the Practice Manager. Equality & Diversity: The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with the surgerys policies and procedures and current legislation; Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues; Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. Quality: The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the surgery, and will: Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk; Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision; Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance; Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources. Communication: The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members; Communicate effectively with patients and carers; Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. Contribution to the Implementation of Services: The post-holder will: Apply surgery policies, standards and guidance; Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work; Participate in audits where appropriate.