Practice Nurse - Brighton

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Job Summary

The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team in a senior role providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of the Practice.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as indicated by patient need.
• Cytology.
• Wound care / ulcer care / Doppler.
• Removal of sutures / clips.
• New patient medicals / urinalysis.
• Travel clinic.
• Asthma and COPD management.
• Venepuncture.
• Hypertension management / 24‑hour ambulatory blood pressure.
• Diabetes management.
• Ear syringing.
• Routine immunisations / childhood immunisations.
• Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
• Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs.
• Following agreed clinical protocols.

Other Tasks

• Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by nurses and GPs and upholding the standards required for infection prevention and control.
• Vaccine fridge temperature monitoring.
• Maintaining GP and nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required.
• Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms.
• Supervision of the HCA.
• Ordering of health promotion literature.
• Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels if required.
• Participation in administrative systems in the practice.
• Maintaining accurate records at all times.
• Advising other team members of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks.
• Attend and participate in any practice / clinical meetings monthly.
• Occasionally undertake home visits.
• Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.

Confidentiality

In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with sensitive information about their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers, as well as information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

Health & Safety

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines. Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks. Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills. Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards. Reporting potential risks identified.

Equality & Diversity

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples' rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation. Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues. Behaving in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non‑judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.

Personal / Professional Development

Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of my own personal and/or professional development. Taking responsibility for my own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work.

Quality

Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk. Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the team's performance. Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients' needs. Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.

Communication

Communicate effectively with other team members. Communicate effectively with patients and carers. Recognise peoples' needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.

Contribution to the Implementation of Services

Apply practice policies, standards and guidance. Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect my work. Participate in audits where appropriate.

About Us

Sussex Primary Care was established in 2019 to bring a new future to GP partnerships and local practices. We now have seven practices with a combined patient list of over 55,000. We are a learning organisation that listens to our staff, patients and partners to guide our future. At the heart of our vision are our patients and their needs. We are excited about our journey in delivering outstanding and innovative primary care.