Job description Job responsibilities The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing Personal Medical Services to the patients of the Practice. Job Responsibilities: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior staff and GPs Chronic disease management (COPD asthma or diabetes) Cytology Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler Removal of Sutures and clips ECGs Venepuncture Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations and managing recall systems Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate Administer Injections like B12, Depo, Nebido, Clexane, Zoladex, Pneumonia, Shingles, RSV & Flu Other tasks will include Check GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of Health Promotion Literature Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Checking emergency equipment and fridge temp Responsible for Drug Box, First aid box and oxygen. Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior staff of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend any training as required and participate in Nurse Meetings, clinical meetings Practice Meeting.