JOB DESCRIPTION PRACTICE NURSE REPORTS TO: Partners & Management team HOURS: 15-16 hours per week Job Summary: The Practice Nurse will work as part of the practice team providing general medical services to our patient population. Also assist medical personnel in the care of Practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. Job Responsibilities: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Cytology New Patient Medicals/Urinalysis Travel vaccinations and advice Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry Venepuncture Hypertension Management Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Interest in Long term conditions reviews including Hypertension, Asthma, COPD and Diabetes among others. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate Other tasks will include: Ordering of stock for the emergency trolley Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice 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