Job responsibilities Assisting nursing staff in caring for an individuals hygiene and physical comfort. Dispose of clinical waste in line with health and safety instructions Undertake clinical activities as directed and under the supervision of the Registered Nurse Measure and record routine observations of temperature, pulse, blood pressure, Weight and, urinalysis Apply simple dressings to speciality definition Assist with patient mobility using correct equipment and techniques. Handle and label specimens safely and correctly Assist patients and chaperone whilst clinical examination / procedures are being undertaken Collect drugs required for the appropriate clinical session, ensuring safe return and storage after clinical session has ended Maintain patient confidentiality at all times Assemble nursing documentation, including all stationery requirements for clinical sessions Use EMIS to check clinic lists, reporting any discrepancies to clerical staff / senior nurse on duty Record demographic details of individuals in manual and computerised records Answer telephone courteously, relay messages accurately and promptly, answer general enquiries by visitors Verbally update the Registered Nurse regarding patients condition Support communication with patients, relatives or their carers and encourage participation including assisting patients, relatives and carers where there are specific communication difficulties Support distressed patients and relatives Be aware of and support individual, religious, cultural and psychological needs Ensure correct clinical information is displayed, regularly updated and waiting times monitored Check referral letters, results / x-rays/visual field analysis are available for clinical session, and contact relevant departments to obtain information, if not available Direction of patients to relevant areas for investigations, giving written information as required Work without direct supervision offering assistance to student nurses and new members of staff Prepare clinical area and department prior to start of clinics Maintain, monitor and control stock and equipment within the department, reporting any deficit to senior nurse on duty Prepare specific equipment required within the department prior to clinical procedures Assist in protecting patients, visitors and staff from abuse and assist in managing abusive and aggressive behaviour Be responsible for clinical incident reporting according to the Practice's health and safety standards Escort patients to other departments with out direct supervision Works to well established routine / procedures, may participate in discussions on proposed changes