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The annexe 21 will in place until the candidate has successfully completed the agreed training pathway to develop the NP role. This includes the clinical assessment module and nurse prescribing course.
This post is within Clinic /Community area, Monday to Friday 9-5.
This post involves providing specialist wound care for Plastic Surgery Patients.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical
- To assess patient needs, plan/implement and evaluate a programme of care which is evidence based utilising all available resources taking into consideration the lifestyle, gender and cultural background and ensure involvement with the patient, family, carers and significant others.
- Maintain patient records in line with NMC guidelines for records and record keeping.
Professional:
- Practice within the legal & Ethical framework as established by Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) and National Legislation to ensure patient interests and well being are met.
- Work within the National Health Service (NHS), NHS Greater Glasgow and Health & Safety Executive (HSE) Legislation, Policy, Guidelines and Procedures.
- Empower patients to take responsibility for their health, well-being and future lifestyle by practising in an open transparent and inclusive manner, thereby ensuring patients have the relevant information to participate in decisions about their care.
Education and Research/Audit:
- Contribute to the provision of an appropriate learning environment in line with NES Quality Placement Standards.
- Contribute/complete clinical appraisal of pre registration nurses.
- Participate in performance appraisal in line with policy.
- Demonstrate own professional development.
- Support the implementation of research and clinical audit where appropriate.
Organisational/Managerial:
- Organise own time and that of junior staff and learners.
- Ensures effective day-to-day management of other resources including stores supplies pharmacy and maintenance of equipment.
- Plan, allocate and supervise the work of a team.
- In conjunction with the Laser Manager/Deputy ensure that the nursing resource is utilised efficiently and effectively by managing duty roster/ sickness absence and the use of additional hours i.e. bank agency.
- Contribute to the recruitment and selection process.
Informal Contact: Sharon Doherty, Senior Charge Nurse, Sharon.doherty3@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
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