Experienced Practice Nurse

Job Description Undertake tasks that may include: Immunisations, including childhood immunisations and travel vaccinations Following agreed local and national clinical protocols with referral to lead nurse or GPs as appropriate Chronic disease management including diabetes, asthma and COPD Cytology and Sexual Health Ongoing training and support of the Healthcare Assistants Other tasks including: Ordering of Health Promotion Literature Ordering of stock Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the practice Maintain accurate records A duty to advise lead nurse of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Special Requirements of the Post: An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense. A, commitment to maintain a high professional standard

of nursing care, and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post. A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the practice manager A commitment to the effective use of practice and NHS resources. An awareness of own limitations and experience. To work only in accordance with the NMC and within the Scope of Professional Practice To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the NMC including revalidation Personal/Professional Development: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: participation in an annual appraisal for maintaining a record of own