Job responsibilities: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Cytology (not essential) Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler Removal of Sutures Travel Clinic Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Venepuncture Hypertension Management Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease and Contraception. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Other tasks will include Clean and sterilise equipment using autoclave monitoring autoclave Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post