Job responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the 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: To work to the IPC Policy supporting the implementation of audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager (MT) 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 To maintain accurate clinical records To ensure read/snomed codes are used effectively. To ensure the appropriate maintenance and use of chronic disease registers To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy To undertake required nursing activities to help ensure the practice meets all targets eg QoF, IIF etc Undertake ECG Undertake Phlebotomy Undertake Suture removal Undertake dressings and wound care Support the monitoring of emergency drugs and equipment as per the practice schedules and record appropriately To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate This list is not exhaustive and can be amended and added to as relevant training is undertaken. In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Practice Nurse may be requested to: Support the development, review and implementation of nursing protocols. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., SEAs