Key responsibilities Clinical practice Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being,.....
Key responsibilities Clinical practice Assess, plan, develop, implement and evaluate programmes to promote health and well-being, and prevent adverse effects on health and well-being Implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for patients with a known long-term condition Identify, and manage as appropriate, treatment plans for patients at risk of developing a long-term condition Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily, and apply principles of self-care Deliver opportunistic health promotion using opportunities such as new-patient medicals Provide information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter medication on medication regimens, side effects and interactions Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote patients to live healthily, and encourage principles of self-care Assess and care for patients presenting with uncomplicated wounds Support and advise women requesting information relating to family planning needs Support and manage health needs of women presenting for cervical cytology consultations Recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs in accordance with the National Framework (NSF) for Mental Health Implement and participate in vaccination and immunisation programmes for both adults and children Advise, support and, where appropriate, administer vaccinations for patients travelling abroad Promote and deliver evidence-based care for patients presenting with aural conditions Assist senior practitioners in providing minor-surgery sessions Delivering a quality service Ensure you have the required clinical and behavioural competencies to perform your role to a high standard Recognise and work within own competence and professional code of conduct as regulated by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures Prioritise, organise and manage own workload in a manner that maintains and promotes quality Deliver care according to the NSF and the National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines and evidence-based care Assess effectiveness of care delivery through self and peer review, benchmarking and formal evaluation Participate in the maintenance of quality governance systems and processes across the organisation and its activities Manage and assess risk within the areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients Monitor work areas and practices to ensure they are safe and free from hazards and conform to health, safety and security legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs is undertaken. Where appropriate, oversee the monitoring, stock control and documentation of controlled drug usage according to legal requirements Undertake mandatory and statutory training Apply infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines Apply policies that reduce environmental health risks, are culturally sensitive and increase access to health care for all Participate in the local implementation strategies that are aligned to the values and culture of general practice Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within the workplace, including fire procedures. Follow procedures to report any concerns identified
