Key Responsibilities Clinical Care Provide treatment room services including: cytology, wound and ulcer care (including Doppler), suture removal, ECGs, venepuncture, ear care, immunisations (adult and childhood) and travel health. Run chronic disease management clinics (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension, CHD) in line with current guidance. Support new patient health checks, urinalysis and preventative health screening.
Assist GPs with minor surgery and womens health procedures (e.g. coil fittings). Act as a chaperone when required. Request, process and act upon pathology tests as appropriate.
Professional Standards & Governance Work within the NMC Code of Conduct and practice policies. Maintain accurate and contemporaneous patient records. Contribute to QOF, IIF and enhanced service delivery. Ensure safe storage, use and disposal of vaccines, medicines and clinical equipment.
Take a lead role in infection prevention and control, maintaining safe clinical environments. Participate in clinical audit, significant event reviews and service development. Health Promotion & Patient Education Provide health education and lifestyle advice, including smoking cessation, weight management and contraception. Support patients to self-manage long-term conditions.
Order and maintain health promotion resources for patient use. Team Contribution Work collaboratively with colleagues across the practice and wider PCN. Support and mentor healthcare assistants and junior staff where appropriate. Attend practice meetings, participate in appraisal and contribute to training programmes.