nurse practitioner Stockton-on-Tees, England
Job description
Provide care and treatment to patients requiring same day appointments for minor illness. Provide a mix of F2F and telephone appointments. Be involved in clinical meetings and be part of the process to improve care for patients. Support the practice in achieving quality indicators and targets of the GMS contract and any relevant National Service Frameworks.
Assist GPs to help deliver effective implementation of management of patients with chronic diseases as detailed by the Quality and Outcomes framework. Undertake male, female and family planning assessments, give advice and refer patients appropriately Contribute to the maintenance of the practice diseases registers. Offer guidance and support to practice nurse and health care assistants to improve standards of care if needed. Undertake accredited training in specific chronic disease management as / if required e.g.
diabetes, respiratory, epilepsy, CHD etc. Provide advice on lifestyles, assist and support patients in changing their unhealthy behaviours and refer appropriately. Recognise the signs of child abuse, family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse, addictive behaviours, suicidal tenancies, and be aware of local referral procedures Ensure that current evidence base approaches to patient care are standard practice Apply infection control measures when collecting and handling laboratory specimens, disposing of waste materials, dealing with blood and body fluids spillages, and reporting and treating sharps injuries Undertake first aid and management of emergencies, e.g. burns, haemorrhage, hypo- / hyperglycaemic emergencies, and asthma attacks Undertake annual training and demonstrate competency in anaphylaxis and resuscitation techniques Provide professional advice .
support to health care professionals within the Primary Health Care Team Following identified training needs, participate in training and facilitation of other practice nurses and healthcare assistants. Provide mentorship and guidance for health care assistants Participate in partnership programmes of awareness raising, detection and prevention of chronic disease. Maintain a level of expertise in specific chronic disease management (when appropriate) and other pertinent areas of health care, and seek to develop new and improved skills. Advices members of the public on the concepts of health promotion, education, prevention and protection.
Take responsibility for personal development and education. Actively participate in multidisciplinary education and training Monitor and maintain consistency of professional standards and take appropriate action if standards are not met. Maintain professional development by attending relevant courses and study days to keep abreast of current knowledge and developments Abide by legal requirements and statutory rules relating to practice and records and maintain periodic professional registration with RCN & NMC Participate in an annual appraisal Contribute to and work efficiently within the primary care team Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care. Maintain accurate patient records
