Laurencekirk Medical Centre

Laurencekirk Medical Centre

LAURENCEKIRK MEDICAL CENTRE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job TitleTreatment Room/Practice Nurse

Location:-Laurencekirk
Medical Centre / Job Holder:-
Reports to:-Laurencekirk Medical Group
Prepared byMarion Taylor
Date:- February 2016
  1. Job Purpose
Provide nursing services to patients of the practice. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates individual and/or programmes of nursing care, and is available to the practice as an independent practitioner
  1. Responsibilities and End Results
  1. Organise and ensure efficient provision of nursing care to patients. To work independently to agreed protocols to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individual and/or programmes of nursing care i.e. health promotion
  2. Manage own caseload, which includes case management and health screening programmes appropriate to patients in accordance with Practice Policy and agreed Protocols. To be responsible for the nursing management of patients with chronic disease and provide regular review.
  3. Provide an advisory service to patient on general care and some minor illnesses.
  4. Provide and manage an efficient, comprehensive immunisation service including travel immunisation and advice
  5. Refer patients to primary care and community services as well as performing investigatory procedures and directly referring to hospital e.g. laboratories
  6. Manage and review appropriate infection control measures.
  7. Facilitate and contribute to clinical audit and research
  8. To participate in administration and professional responsibility of the practice team and the provision of GP services.
  9. Ensure professional clinical practice is maintained and updated in accordance with PREPP and practice philosophy recommendations

  1. Decision Making
Take responsibility for own professional development and inform employer of development requirements to fulfil duties of the post. Working within the scope of Professional Practice and Code of Conduct adhering to the rules of the UKCC. Post holder takes decisions on the priority of her workload and on the importance and urgency for appointments.
  1. People/Supervision
(a)Provide clinical support and advice to healthcare assistant.
(b)Participate in the education and training of students i.e. medical students,
Student nurses, trainee community nurses and healthcare assistants.
  1. Communication
(a)Within Laurencekirk Medical Group
Partakes in practice meetings. Communicates on a daily basis with receptionists regarding results/patients advice. Attends monthly meetings with other Practice Nurses.
(b)With other Medical Centres/NHS Trusts
Represents the practice at Practice Nurse Meetings. Liase with attached community staff – district nurse/health visitors as well as other attached professional’s i.e. midwife CPN and paramedical staff.
(c)External to Laurencekirk Medical Group/The Health Service
To liase with other disciplines both within the practice and also other agencies /staff concerned with patient care. Provide telephone advice on general health problems.
  1. Statistics
Collation of figures for Coronary Heart Disease, Asthma and Diabetes Audits. As well as maintain accurate patients records and statistics.
  1. Typical Problems Faced
Problems faced are prioritising appointment i.e. urgent or routine appointments and building in protected time for administrative duties.
  1. Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required
R.G.N. Experience in Practice Nursing.
Preferred, but not essential:-
Diploma in Asthma, COPD, Diabetes, Family Planning & CHD Heart Failure
Marie Curie breast and cervical screening course essential or equivalent
Machines and Equipment Used
ECG EAR SYRINGER 24 HR AMBULATORY

NEBULISER ALERE SPIROMETRY

Required Skills and Qualities – professional/technical skills, management skills in delegation, negotiation, leadership and time management. Communications skills. Flexible attitude and ability to work independently and as a member of the team. Teaching skills and an understanding of audit and research.
  1. Special Features (List any unique aspects of the job.)

  1. Organisation Chart

LAURENCEKIRK MEDICAL GROUP

MINOR ILLNESS NURSE

PRACTICE NURSES X 2 HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS X 1

Reports to:-THE PARTNERS/MINOR ILLNES NURSE (Clinically)
THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)

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Practice Manager’s Signature

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