Equality, Diversity and Inclusion A good attitude and positive action towards Equality Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) creates an environment where all individuals can achieve their full potential. Patients have a responsibility to treat other patients and our staff with dignity and respect. Staff have the right to be treated fairly in recruitment and career progression. Staff can expect to work in an environment where diversity is valued, and equality of opportunity is promoted. Staff will not be discriminated against on any grounds including age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Staff have a responsibility to ensure that they treat our patients and their colleagues with dignity and respect. Safety, Health, Environment and Fire (SHEF) This organisation is committed to supporting and promoting opportunities for staff to maintain their health, wellbeing and safety. Confidentiality The organisation 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. Quality and Continuous Improvement (CI) To preserve and improve the quality of this organisations outputs, all personnel are required to think not only of what they do but how they achieve it. By continually re-examining our processes, we will be able to develop and improve the overall effectiveness of the way we work. Induction At Elmswood you will be required to complete the induction programme and the practice t team will support you throughout the process. Learning and development The effective use of training and development is fundamental in ensuring that all staff are equipped with the appropriate skills, knowledge, attitude and competences to perform their role. All staff will be required to partake in and complete mandatory training as directed by Heidi/ Practice Manager. It is an expectation for this post holder to assess their own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate. Collaborative working All staff are to recognise the significance of collaborative working and understand their own role and scope and identify how this may develop over time. Staff are to prioritise their own workload and ensure effective time-management strategies are embedded within the culture of the team. Professional conduct All staff are required to dress appropriately for their role. Job description The following are the core responsibilities of the lead practice nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: As the Clinical lead, you will have overall line management responsibility for the Practice Nursing Team Provide clinical leadership to the nursing team Mentor new nursing staff Support the development of others to maximise staff potential in the team. Identify the potential for service developments, risk and deficits and inform practice manager making recommendations based on specialist knowledge Undertake one-to-ones, joint appraisals, regular Practice Nurse and HCA meetings, clinical education, and other practice-wide learning events and meetings. To provide routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, local area prescribing guidelines NICE. Play a key role in our clinical governance and overall practice management team. Act as a clinical leader in the delivery of practice nursing services to patients, ensuring that the needs of the patient are the priority. Attend regular nursing meetings. Lead the nursing team in the planning and implementation of local guidelines, protocols, and standards, as well as local projects or initiatives. Ensure health and safety and infection control are high priorities, supported by other members of the team. Work with our Practice Management team to ensure we monitor practice performance of QOF and enhanced services regularly to achieve high standards of patient care. Take responsibility for own development, learning, and performance, including organising clinical supervision where appropriate and acting as a positive role model. Work to support staff wellbeing and development. Quality improvement Meet CQC standards Work with colleagues and management team to ensure that we focus our clinical time to maximum benefit of patients and that our systems and processes support staff to focus on what matters most. To oversee the provision of wound care services to patients. To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services. To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with existing legislation. To ensure read codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team. To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately. To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies. To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children and to lead on vaccine updates / ensure current national vaccine guidelines are being followed and develop and maintain vaccine protocols. To order imms and vaccs, 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. To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate. To check/ update PGD an update protocols (with support from GPs and Practice Management) To be responsible for ensuring maximum optimisation of use of appointments across the nursing team.To coordinate and organise HCA clinics, training and personal development. To order/monitor stock, maintain drug cupboard and practice supplies.