Duties will include but are not restricted to: Vaccinations and Immunisations (training available) Understand the implications of vaccination and immunisation and of the contraindications. Advise patients accordingly Administer to children and adults immunisations following latest guidance/PGDs such as baby/child immunisation, Seasonal Flu, Pneumonia, Pertussis, Shingles, B12, Vitamin D, Zoladex, Depo-Provera Contraceptive and Antipsychotic Depot Injections. Diagnostic Testing, Screening and Health Promotion Cervical Screening (training available) Diagnostic swabs requested by the clinical team Agree management plans with patients and their carers as appropriate Blood Pressure Checks/ hypertension reviews Contraceptive Pill Checks Urinalysis Health promotion - dietary advice, smoking advice, alcohol advice and wellbeing advice Venepuncture Treatment Room Minor Injuries Wound care and dressings Removal of stitches/clips Safely use and manipulate equipment used in examination and treatments Computer literate with practice patient record system and electronic communication systems Safely manage hazardous biological substances including blood/ urine/vomit/faeces/vaginal secretions Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and carers regarding treatment and progress of patients, maintaining confidentiality of all patient information Manage issues arising from sensitive situations e.g. unwanted pregnancy, sexually transmitted infection, child protection issues mental health Breaking bad news and communicating with patients with life threatening and distressing diagnoses and the bereaved Act as patient advocate/chaperone Awareness and provision of evidence based care Physically handle patients to assess/treat in emergency situations Administration To make accurate records in patient notes on the computer of all consultations with patient, of procedures carried out and advice given To carry out administrative tasks as required to organise clinics To ensure accurate coding of records to enable to practice maintaining a high quality service and Quality and outcome framework status Training and self-development To keep NMC registration current, including revalidation and working within NMC code of practice Health and safety Ensure confidentiality is maintained, that no information about a patient including both medication and personal information is disclosed to any persons other than those employed by, or attached to the practice for whom such information is relevant.