Trainee Practice Nurse - NHS

In addition to relationships with their clinical supervisor and mentor, the postholder will also be expected to participate in activities directly related to the training scheme, including training groups and peer support networks. Communication Communicate sensitive, confidential and complex information to patients, and relatives, where needed, using empathy, persuasion and reassurance Contribute to and work effectively within the practice and wider primary care team Assist in clinical audit and the setting and monitoring of standards of care Maintain accurate patient records Advise and support other members of the team aiming towards common objectives.

Ensure confidentiality at all times, only releasing confidential information obtained during the course of employment to those acting in an official capacity and with the authority of the partners. Actively encourage and facilitate choices for patients by providing health promotion during routine screening procedures e.g. new patient health checks Analytical and Judgement Skills Use analytical and judgmental skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical packages of care including complex physical, psychological, pharmacological and social needs.

Patient Care Enable patients to manage their long-term illness and to achieve their full potential in terms of independent living Assess, plan, implement and evaluate clinical care of patients, giving specialist advice where required Undertake wound care / management / dressing techniques Perform cervical screening and promote breast awareness (following appropriate training) Administer adult and paediatric injections under an individualised prescription or Patient Group Direction, ensuring safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs (following appropriate training) Undertake accredited training in specific chronic disease management as or if required.

Assist the clinical team by triaging patients telephone requests for appointments and attention Strategy / Policy / Service Development and Implementation Work within codes of practice and professional guidelines Ensure that current evidence-based approaches to patient care are standard practice Contribute to the development of policies / protocols / guidelines within the practice Aid the practice team with implementation of new initiatives in the delivery of chronic disease management services Support the implementation of evidence-based guidelines in conjunction with the practice nursing team Demonstrate and evidence own continuing professional development (CPD), and promote CPD of other nurses and HCAs within the practice Participate in partnership programmes of awareness raising, detection and prevention of chronic diseases Participate in appraisals Responsibilities for physical and financial resources Responsible for equipment used, handling patient valuables and ordering supplies, on regular basis and as required Leadership/Management and Human Resource Management Provide professional support to colleagues, particularly reviewing and monitoring patients in a primary care setting Offer guidance and support to improve standards of care, if needed Participate in chronic disease management clinics within the practice (only after appropriate training) Provide clinical input, where required, to assist in skill development and sharing of best practice Delegate to others, with appropriate skills, knowledge and competence.

Formulate reports as required for the practice manager and/or senior nurse. Review patient letters filing normal results where appropriate, for example smear and diabetic retinopathy. Physical Effort Undertake light or moderate physical effort in regard to carrying out patient assessments Freedom to Act The postholder is required to work within codes of practice and professional guidelines The postholder will be expected to see patients and work to the practice schedule of booked appointments.

Maintain an interest in national research initiatives and disseminate appropriate information to health professionals if asked to do so. Ensure all care is evidence-based using up-to-date validated literature. Contribute to research and development programmes where required to improve clinical practice, either as part of periodical best practice reviews or as needs arise Working Conditions The postholder will be working in a general practice environment and interacting with patients, which can occasionally be physically and emotionally demanding Corporate Responsibilities Promote the vision of the host organisation, upholding its values all day-to-day activities and delivery of services; Participate in the objective setting process as part of the annual Performance Development Review/appraisal process, to understand how own role and objectives are linked to team, directorate and corporate objectives, to review what aspects of your role are being done well, and to identify any areas for development.

In accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent legislation the post holder is required to undertake a proactive role in the management of risks in all their actions. This includes: Undertaking risk assessments in line with the host organisations risk assessment process; Reporting all incidents, near misses and hazards in line with the host organisations reporting arrangements/system Undertaking a statutory duty of care for your own personal safety and that of others Attending all statutory and mandatory health and safety training, appropriate to the role Maintain the security and confidentiality of information you come across in your role, in line with policies and protocols.

The post holder will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required by their line manager commensurate with the band of the post. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an on-going basis in accordance with the changing needs of the host organisation.