Main Duties of the Job
The role of the practice nurse prescriber includes the following:
1. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the partners:
* Cytology
* Wound care / ulcer care / Doppler
* Removal of sutures
* NHS health checks and urinalysis
* Travel clinic
* Management of minor ailments
* ECGs
* Asthma / Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry
* Venepuncture
* Hypertension management
* Routine immunisations and childhood immunisations
* Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician
* Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings as required
* Requesting pathology tests, for example, urine culture, swabs
* Interest in diabetes, asthma, coronary heart disease, and contraception
1. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate
2. Other tasks will include:
* Maintaining a tidy and clean environment in the treatment room in line with infection control requirements
* Stocking of the treatment rooms and rotation of stock as required
* Ordering of health promotion literature as required
* Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels
* Ordering of treatment room stock as required / liaison with administrative team to maintain stock levels
* Participation in administrative systems in the Practice
* Maintenance of accurate and timely clinical records in line with practice protocols
* Attend and participate in practice meetings when required
* Attendance at CCG and practice-led clinical education meetings and training as required
* Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
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