Clinical Duties Conduct chronic disease management clinics, including diabetes, asthma, COPD and hypertension Perform cervical cytology and sexual health advice Administer vaccinations and immunisations, including childhood and travel vaccines Provide wound care, including dressings and suture removal Conduct health checks and screenings Manage minor illnesses and injuries providing treatment and advice Assist with minor surgical procedure and perform ECGs Health Promotion Provide lifestyle advice, including smoking cessation, weight management and dietary advice. Support patients in managing their long-term condition through education and self-care advice. Administration and Professional Responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records of all consultations and treatments using practice's clinical system, SystmOne Participate in clinical audits and contribute to the practice's QOF targets Assist in the development and implementation of practice policies and protocols Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Confidentiality Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. You may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential. Health and Safety The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the practice Health and Safety Policy and Infection Control Policy, to include: Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Equality and Diversity The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights. Personal/Professional Development The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrating skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work Participate in continuing professional development (CPD) activities to maintain and enhance clinical skills Undertake mandatory training and keep up-to-date with relevant guidelines and best practices Communication The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly Contribution to the Implementation of Services The post-holder will: Apply practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate