To provide and maintain a high standard of nursing care for patients, as well as providing nursing assistance to the doctors and other members of the primary healthcare team. The duties will include all tasks normally undertaken by an experienced RGN and any additional roles agreed between the nurse and the doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training.
Main duties of the job
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
Facilitating change by providing holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise
Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests
Take ECGs
Carry out Respiratory Chronic Disease management clinics including Asthma and COPD, carrying out Peak Flow Readings and Spirometry
Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines
Carry out Diabetes Chronic Disease management clinics
Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions
Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
Maintaining vaccinations stock levels
Observing Cold Chain Policies
About us
At ARG Healthcare, we are proud to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care within a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Serving our local community with dedication and compassion, we are committed to improving health outcomes and making a real difference in people's lives every day.
We are a well-established and respected general practice with a strong focus on innovation, inclusivity, and professional development. Our multidisciplinary team includes GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, pharmacists, and administrative staff, all working collaboratively to provide exceptional care. We value each team members contribution and foster a workplace culture of respect, continuous learning, and mutual support.
Working with us means being part of a friendly, dynamic, and highly motivated team. We take pride in maintaining a positive and professional atmosphere where staff well-being and development are prioritised.
Job responsibilities
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
Facilitating change by providing holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake and exercise
Perform a holistic assessment of patients attending for cervical cytology smear tests
Take ECGs
Carry out Respiratory Chronic Disease management clinics including Asthma and COPD, carrying out Peak Flow Readings and Spirometry
Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines
Carry out Diabetes Chronic Disease management clinics
Offer advice about childhood and adult vaccinations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions
Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs
Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.
Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
Maintaining vaccinations stock levels
Observing Cold Chain Policies
Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records
Ability to obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written)
Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained
Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration, sterilizer and emergency equipment
A duty to advise Managers of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral. Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines
Maintain confidentially of information at all times
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.
Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines, e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety
A commitment to life-long learning and audit to ensure evidence-based best practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NMC Registration - Required Chronic disease management qualifications Competence to undertake Asthma, COPD and Diabetic clinics / reviews and hold relevant certificates Evidence of appropriate knowledge base Clear DBS report Evidence of commitment to ongoing personal & professional development
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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