Job responsibilities To ensure the delivery of an effective Practice Nursing Service to the practice population. This will involve assessing patients health needs, planning and implementing care to meet those needs and evaluation of the care delivered, in conjunction with the General Practitioner. Main Duties Clinical To carry out a wide range of General practice nursing duties including Venepuncture, wound care, general health checks, ECGs, ear syringing, blood pressure checks, routine urine tests, immunisations, cervical smears and chronic disease monitoring. To actively encourage and develop health promotion, providing advice in areas of hypertension monitoring, travel, diet and smoking cessation To participate in enhanced services by the practice Assisting the GP with procedures eg. coil fittings, swabs, minor surgery procedures and chaperoning, as and when required. Assist infection control link nurse to ensure protocols/procedures are current and adhered to. Administration To document clearly all consultations and treatments provided in patient records To continually monitor standards and evaluate care by audit To participate in the development of protocols and guidelines To maintain treatment rooms in a clean and tidy manner, to monitor and order stock for treatment room To maintain Health and Safety within treatment rooms ie. Monitor fridge temperature, ensure the safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste Professional Responsibilities To be responsible for own professional practice and accountability according to UKCC guidelines and to maintain UKCC registration and an up to date knowledge of drug administration. To acknowledge clinical limitations and undertake any procedure for which you feel you are not adequately trained. To maintain confidentiality The post holder will be expected to maintain their knowledge and skills, by attending regular education updates and courses as required, in accordance with continuing professional development.