Job Responsibilities/Principal Duties to include: Under indirect supervision, assist in the delivery of primary health care interventions and care effectively and efficiently. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Monitors and orders stock levels and equipment. Responsible for the security, care and maintenance of equipment ensuring standards of infection control and safety are maintained.
Act as chaperone as required/instructed. Maintenance of accurate and legible patient records in line with organisational requirements this includes contemporary paper records and electronic patient record system. Ensure that confidentiality, privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients are maintained and in line with organisational policy. Working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary general practice team and other healthcare professionals to promote integrated pathways of care to meet patient needs.
Effective communication with patients, carers and all members of the MDT. Effective prioritisation and completion of daily work. Ensure that any complaints or incidents are identified and reported to the Lead Nurse or Practice Manager in accordance with the organisational policy and expected professional practice. Ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence and to acknowledge limitations.
clinical care delivery Working within guidelines and protocols undertake and record: Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for laboratory analysis Temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiratory rate Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index ECGs Near patient testing e.g. blood glucose and INR Perform chaperoning duties as requested. Obtain venous blood samples from individuals for investigation if required. Administer selected vaccines in accordance with the national schedule, legal authorisation and competency training.
Administer medications by injection with the appropriate legal authorisation. Undertake vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording. Carry out care of wounds and apply dressings after initial assessment by registered nurse. Remove wound closure materials including sutures, clips and staples.
Assist clinicians carrying out minor surgical procedures including sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment. Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being. Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual.
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted. Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being.