- To support the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager - To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice - To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes - To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing - To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health - As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF - As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions - To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice - To review patient medications to enhance compliance - To provide guidance to patients in the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages - To coordinate the provision of travel medicine services - To request pathology services and process pathology results as required - To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics, delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required - To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation - To ensure the use of templates by all nursing team - To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers - To carry out cervical screening - To develop, implement, embed and participate in well man clinics - To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately - To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies - To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs - To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children - To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice) - To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately(vulnerable patients etc.) - To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring safe practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual) - To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies