JOB SUMMARY Responsibility for all treatment room work, to include venepuncture, cytology, dressings, ear syringing, vaccination and assist in minor operations. Run Health Promotion clinics. Promote health by health education and counselling. PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Advise on the promotion of health and prevention of illness. 2. Recognise situations that may be detrimental to health and well-being of the patient. 3. Maintain clinical knowledge and undertake education and training in order to do so. 4. Maintain accurate and up to date records, manual and computerised. 5. Conduct good practice in all aspects of care and nursing. 6. Maintain good working relationships and communication with patients, Doctors, and all other members of the team. 7. Carry out injections and immunisations as appropriate. 8. The introduction, development, and responsibility of preventative health checks to practice patients. 9. Visit elderly patients in their homes to assess social, domestic, and intellectual status. Initiate care and attention where needs are identified, through the appropriate agencies. 10. Responsibility for equipment and stock in the treatment room and the maintenance thereof. 11. Any other duties as may be determined, in order to enhance the service provided by the practice, commensurate with the range of duties described above. 12. Audit Infection Control Apply and follow infection control measures within the practice according to local and national guidelines. This includes: Universal handwashing and hygiene precautions Collection and handling of lab specimens Segregation and disposal of waste materials Reporting and treatment of sharps injuries Dealing with blood and bodily fluid spillages GP contact Has a basic knowledge of the needs of the patient and practice according to guidelines and constraints within the GP contract and QOF Assists in clinical audit Works effectively within the team Attendance at CPD events organised by the practice or CCG every month The post holder must be in possession of a current UKCC Personal Identification Number and hold a current driving licence.