Senior Practice Nurse with responsibility for Infection ControlGP Practice

To lead on Infection Control for the Practice and act as Team Leader for the Nursing and HCA team, dealing with operational issues and issues that arise on the day. This will be alongside treatment room sessions.

Main responsibilities:

 

The post holder is an experienced nurse, who is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective patient care to the practice population using autonomous clinical skills and a broad in depth theoretical knowledge base. The practice nurse works independently and contributes to audit, research and supporting, implementing, and evaluating local standards, policies, guidelines, and care pathways. NMC requirements will be met, and the individual will work within the NMC Code of Conduct to agreed practice standards and protocols.

· The post holder is accountable for his/her own practice and will work independently managing their own clinical workload responding effectively to patient needs and ensuring patient choice and ease of access to services.

· To be responsible for Infection Control for the practice, including oversight of policies and implementation of the policies, audits and staff education.

· To undertake treatment room sessions, including (but not limited to) wound dressings, stitch removal, injectable medicines and other routine practice nursing procedures.

· Administer child and adult immunisations and vaccinations in accordance with national and local programmes. Competent in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques.

· Managing PGD files and ensuring compliance for staff.

· Provide NHS travel vaccinations, according to our protocols.

· Undertake Cervical Screening.

· Be initial first point of contact for nursing and HCA team in relation to day-to-day operational issues and support with resolutions.

· To mentor and support other nurses and staff in developing and maintaining clinical skills.

· To participate in clinical supervision.

· To use referral pathways for nurses as appropriate.

· To provide input and advice on evidence-based practice and care interventions within their sphere of knowledge. Primary Duties & Areas of Responsibility Clinical Role

· Assess, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate treatment programmes for patients that promote health and well-being.

· Make professionally autonomous decisions for which he/she is accountable and provide safe, evidence based, cost effective, individualised patient care.

· Where necessary evaluate patient test results in conjunction with the patient and their GP and ensure the appropriate course of treatment is initiated.

· Make appropriate referrals to other members of the primary, community, and secondary care teams.

· Provide support and chaperoning to other colleagues, where necessary.

· Initiate and carry out programmes of health screening as agreed with the practice clinical team.

· Contribute to the practice achieving its PMS contract obligations including quality, organisational and access targets.

· Maintain accurate records according to NMC rules.

· Ensure all data protection requirements are met when gathering, recording, and storing patient data.

· Liaise and maintain good working relationships with all members of the practice team. Work within the multi-disciplinary team within the practice and across the wider health system

The above constitutes the main responsibilities of the post and may be subject to change, to meet the needs of the Practice. Any changes will be discussed prior to implementation, wherever possible.

How to apply

For further details – please contact Jessica Ackland (Practice Manager) – [email protected]

 

To apply please email your CV and covering letter detailing your relevant skills and experience to Corinne Lappin – [email protected]