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Eden Villa Practice Job Description JOB TITLE: RESPONSIBLE TO: JOB PURPOSE: NURSE PRACTITIONER Practice Manager The implementation of Health Promotion and Disease Management strategies (in line with the National Service Frameworks) provision of a full range of nursing services to patients of the practice. Development/review and implementation of practice protocols Contribute professional expertise to the strategic planning and management of the practice MAIN DUTIES 1. 2. Provision of nursing services for the practice population within the agreed practice guidelines General and specific health screening, including new patient checks and cervical screening To provide a point of contact within the practice for patients presenting with undifferentiated, undiagnosed problems, making use of skills in history taking, physical examination, problem-solving and clinical decision-making, to establish a diagnosis and management plan or onward referral to a GP To instigate necessary invasive and non-invasive diagnostic tests or investigations and interpret findings/reports To refer patients directly to other services/agencies as appropriate 3. Where the post holder is an independent prescriber: to prescribe safe, effective and appropriate medication as defined by the current legislative framework to provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, possible side effects and interactions review medication for therapeutic effectiveness, appropriate to patient needs and in accordance with evidence based practice and practice and national protocols work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed treatments 4. Review and manage the programmes of care for patients with chronic disease working effectively with other members of the practice team. 5. Undertake home visits and transportation of blood products. 6. 8. Undertake immunisations, injections and vaccinations and travel advice. Collect pathological specimens and perform investigatory procedures as required by the General Practitioners (including venepuncture) The maintenance of health promotion literature and information for patients. 9. The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system and paper records 10. Supervision, teaching/mentoring of nursing assistants and student nurses. 11. Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice. 12. Participate in the Practice Audit and Research work 13. Participate in team learning, education and training sessions 14. Ensure that infection control procedures are followed. 7. 15. 16. 16. Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures. To help develop and set up new working practices and clinics. Participate in initiatives to improve exciting services and access to appointments. This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 1. To work as part of a team. 2. To be able to organise and prioritise workload on a day to day basis. 3. To maintain confidentiality. To recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct and to make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable. To produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. To prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes a quality service. To participate in, and take responsibility for assessing own learning needs, continuing professional development opportunities to ensure that up-to-date evidence-based knowledge and competence in all aspects of the role is maintained. To produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. To proactively promote the role of the NP and work collaboratively with colleagues within and external to the practice. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. This role profile should be regarded only as guidance to the duties required and it should be recognised that the duties and responsibilities of the post may change or evolve over time. Consequently, this should not be viewed as a contractual document and the post holder should be prepared to take on additional duties, or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain the efficient running of the practice.