As part of this team you will be responsible for forming effective relationships with the doctors, staff and patients. You will be required to undertake all general nursing duties in accordance with the practice protocols and establish programmes of care for patients groups with continual overall nursing requirements. You will ensure that all nursing care delivered to the practice population is relevant, effective and of a high standard. KEY RELATIONSHIPS To work with members of the Primary Care Nursing Team, Multi-disciplinary Primary Health Care Team, and other agencies, statutory and voluntary, to improve the standards of health in the community and promote the health of the individual. To promote a learning environment for staff, students, families, carers and patients as necessary. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Support and enhance the patient care offered by the GPs Advise, educate and develop ongoing healthcare with an emphasis on preventative measures. Support & educate patients on their condition and development of self-management plans where appropriate. Refer to other PCHT members and other professional agencies as appropriate Liaise with other members of the community nursing team and work as part of an integrated team leading and managing any necessary adjustments and changes in practice. Implement and evaluate the agreed programme of patient care, whilst acting on and reporting any changes as necessary to the relevant team member Participate in the development of nursing policies and protocols with reference to best practice. Management of change in both patient care and ensuring best practice by nursing team. Attend training as required and to complete an annual Personal Development Plan Identify individual training needs Support personal development of members of Practice Nursing Team Maintain standards of care for patients with acute and chronic medical conditions using national and local guidelines where appropriate Work autonomously in providing the care and management of chronic disease care provision in line with local/national guidelines. To maintain and regularly update clinical record. To regularly evaluate patient care. Knowledge and understanding of clinical computer systems and the generating of clinical audit and providing information. To be involved in ongoing clinical supervision To accept responsibility and report any necessary maintenance on all nursing equipment used. To participate with the induction, training and continuous clinical support of the nursing staff in the practice, Staff Nurses and Health Care Support Workers as appropriate. Stock control of vaccine and other nursing requirements as necessary To maintain confidentiality at all times Attend staff meetings and represent the best needs of the patient (patient advocate) and the nursing team. Ensure there is adequate cover and provision of nursing care during periods of staff absence/annual leave/sickness. Responsible for the management and organisation of the recall system for Childhood Immunisation Clinical Screening Chronic disease management Liaising with the members of the community nurse team in the management of ensuring the uptake of Childhood Immunisation Cervical Screening Flu Vaccination Support GP and Patient in medicine management and medicine review. General Nursing duties to include: Smears and vaginal swabs To perform ECGs Change dressings, remove sutures Syringe ears if deemed necessary Administer injections, immunisations and vaccinations in all areas Travel advice and vaccination To prepare and assist with minor operations To initiate and perform routine diagnostic tests, interpret and refer as necessary Family planning Stock control Running specialist clinics e.g. Asthma, Diabetes, CHD etc. Promotion of health education and provision of life style advice Education on immunisation Staying on top of QOF and QIF GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES To actively participate in annual appraisal, produce Personal Development Plan to identify individual training and development needs, and attend all mandatory training. To take personal responsibility for any Health and Safety issues and obligations under the Health & Safety Work Act. Also be aware of and comply with other relevant legislation and policies e.g. Fire Regulations Uphold all aspects of Practice policies and procedures, and legal requirements in relation to personal conduct. The duties outlined in the job description are not intended to be exhaustive lists. Their duties and responsibilities may be amended following consultation with the post holder All job descriptions will be reviewed annually as part of the annual appraisal process