Principle Duties Management of Health and Illness Assess patients health needs and develop care plans to meet their needs. Take part in the screening for, maintenance of and treatment for all long-term conditions according to the protocols of the practice, referring to other health professionals as appropriate. Actively engage patients and carers in the management of health problems and actions to improve health by providing health education and support according to practice and national guidelines e.g. chronic disease management, obesity management, smoking cessation, travel health advice. Undertake nursing procedures. Administer and monitor medication including issue of medication within Patient Group Directions and according to individual prescription instructions e.g. Zoladex, Myocrisin, Rheumatology drug monitoring. Management of Nursing Procedures In conjunction with other nurse team members, provide nursing care for the following areas: Wound care Venepuncture Immunisations for adults and children Investigations as instructed by other clinicians and interpreting results where appropriate e.g. vaginal swabs, wound swabs, blood tests. Assisting with minor operations and intrauterine device fitting, supporting patients, preparing and disposing of equipment, record keeping and offering appropriate follow up. Health Screening In conjunction with other team members provide screening for patients, implement management plans and/or refer patients as appropriate to other health professionals within the practice team e.g. hypertension screening, contraceptive screening checks, Cervical screening, Chronic Disease Management in Diabetes, COPD, CHD and Asthma. Infection Control Ensure the practice infection control policy is adhered to in own work area in treatment room areas and when using equipment. Stock Control In conjunction with other nurse team members be responsible for clinical stock ordering, maintenance of clinical equipment and emergency drug stocks. Communication and Teamwork Communicate within the Primary Health Care Team and other agencies referring patients and carers as appropriate. Maintain accurate records of clinical activities. Undertake telephone consultations with patients within own competence. Refer patients to other team members in line with agreed protocols. Take part in Primary Health Care Team meetings and Nurse Team meetings. Quality Improvement Use current evidence of clinical effectiveness to inform clinical practice. Collect data for audits and research and take part in the evaluation of audits and action planning. Contribute to the development of policies and procedures and their evaluation within own work area. Learning and Personal Development Act as mentor for nursing students and health care assistants within the practice and community setting. Participate in the practice appraisal scheme and clinical supervision. Develop a Personal Learning Plan under the supervision of the Nurse Manager Accountability for Practice The post holder will: Be accountable as a registered nurse for all areas of personal practice Manage self and others according to the NMC Code of Professional Conduct. Accept delegated responsibility and inherent accountability for own practice as an autonomous practitioner. Work in accordance with the policies and procedures of Staffa Health which may be amended from time to time. The use of these policies and procedures is implicit in the duties laid out. Identify and manage risks involved in work activities.