The following are the core responsibilities of the Lead Practice Nurse. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

- To act as the Infection Prevention Control (IPC) lead and to work to the IPC Policy providing audits, training, support and evidence of compliance to the practice manager
- To produce the IPC annual statement in conjunction with the practice manager
- To develop, implement and embed an effective care management programme for the frail and housebound patients registered at the practice
- To assess the needs of patients ensuring the provision of healthcare is appropriate, incorporating evidence-based practice
- To develop, implement and embed health promotion and wellbeing programmes.
- To implement and evaluate individual treatment plans for chronic disease patients that promote health and wellbeing
- To identify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long-term conditions, preventing adverse effects to patients health
- As required, to provide routine nursing care to patients in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE and the NSF
- As required, to diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions
- To prescribe medication for patients in accordance with PGDs and own scope of practice
- To provide guidance to patients on the use of prescribed and over-the-counter medications regarding side effects and dosages
- To co-ordinate the provision of travel medicine services
- To request pathology services and process pathology results as required
- To oversee the provision of chronic disease clinics,



delivering patient care as necessary, referring patients to secondary/specialist care as required
- To maintain accurate clinical records in conjunction with extant legislation
- To ensure SNOMED CT codes are used effectively by all members of the nursing team
- To ensure the appropriate use of chronic disease registers.
- To develop, implement, embed and participate in NHS Health checks.
- To ensure compliance with the practice chaperone policy
- To prioritise health issues and intervene appropriately
- To support the team in dealing with clinical emergencies
- To recognise, assess and refer patients presenting with mental health needs
- To implement vaccination programmes for adults and children
- To support patients in the use of their prescribed medicines or over-the-counter medicines (within own scope of practice)
- To liaise with external services/agencies to ensure the patient is supported appropriately (vulnerable patients etc.)
- To delegate clinical responsibilities appropriately (ensuring secure practice and the task is within the scope of practice of the individual)
- To support the clinical team with all safeguarding matters, in accordance with local and national policies




- To understand practice and local policies for substance abuse and addictive behaviour, referring patients appropriately
- To deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
- To attend and contribute towards all practice meetings relevant to the post.
- Delivery of own practice nurse clinics.

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Lead Practice Nurse may be requested to:

- Develop and review audit protocols and process for the practice, effectively utilising the audit cycle
- Develop, review and implement nursing protocols in conjunction with the partners
- Support all members of the nursing team, providing guidance when necessary, conducting appraisals and training needs analyses as required
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice in order to improve patient care
- Continually review clinical practices, responding to national policies and initiatives where appropriate
- Participate in the review of significant and near-miss events applying a structured approach, i.e., root cause analysis (RCA)
- Coordinate the nursing team rota, ensuring sufficient staff are available to meet patient needs
- Contribute towards the planning and implementation of changes within the nursing team, enhancing the provision of services to patients
- Support the practice team with the reviewing and implementation of practice policies and protocols, ensuring conformance to extant legislation

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