Practice Nurse

Job summary

Workingas part of the practice multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensurenursing services are delivered effectively to the entitled patient population.The practice nurse will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as infection prevention and control, healthpromotion, chronic disease management, health prevention, well women and wellman clinics, as well as supporting the practice managementteam in the reviewing and delivery of clinical policy and procedure.

Main duties of the job

The following are the core responsibilities of the practice nurse.

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Cytology Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler Removal of Sutures New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis Travel Clinic ECGs Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Venepuncture Hypertension Management Ear syringing Routine immunizations/Childhood immunisations 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 Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception.

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate

About us

We are a partner owned surgery of approximately 18,500 patients. Working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team to provide patient-centred care.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by partners and Practice Manager Ordering of Health Promotion Literature Ordering of stock from the District Hospital Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks DOAC Monitoring Books Recalls & Searches Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post which could include knowledge and procedures Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Qualified Nurse NMC Registered

Desirable

Respiratory Diseases Diabetes

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