The Practice Nurse will work as part of our primary healthcare team providing care to the patients of Practice Monitoring and management of chronic disease areas such as Asthma, COPD, hypertension, diabetes, further training may available if required in specific areas. Cytology smear taking, swabs, basic sexual health & contraception Conducting investigations, ECGs, 24 BP recordings etc. Immunisations including baby and travel vaccinations. Dressings and treatment room procedures. Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate Other tasks will include: Following all infection control procedures and ensuring everything is in place, regular checks etc. Chaperoning and assisting patients who are being examined by another clinician. Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise GPs of potential problems or errors
within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post This role will support the wider team with: Clinical audits Safeguarding concerns Support and participate in shared learning over the Practice Support for GPs in patient care Ability to review clinical practices and respond to national policies and initiatives where necessary Participate in local initiatives in order to enhance local patient care where necessary Monitoring of safe storage, rotation and disposal of medicaments.