Job summary: The practice nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the patients of practice.
This includes assessment of the patient, plan of care, delivery and evaluation of treatment.
The practice nurse must be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and must maintain registration via the revalidation process.
Job responsibilities: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Cytology Wound care Removal of Sutures / Clips Urinalysis Travel Vaccinations.
ECGs Contraceptive Management Asthma/Peak Flow Readings COPD management Diabetes management Venepuncture Perform INR point of care testing and dose patients using INR star computer software Hypertension Management Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations/Catch up programmes as per guidelines Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Maintaining and cleaning equipment used.
Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician.
Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice A duty to advise nurse colleagues of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks Delegate duties to colleagues within the nursing team.
Carry out duties which have been delegated by colleagues within the nursing team.
Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines Able to document Consultations according to NMC guidelines Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral.
Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Jobs are provided by the Find a Job Service from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
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