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Job type
Permanent
Location
Bishop Auckland DL14 7EJ
Full job description
JOB TITLE: PRACTICE NURSE
REPORTS TO: THE PARTNERS (Clinically), THE PRACTICE MANAGER (Administratively)
HOURS: 22 - 37 hours per week
Job Summary: The Practice Nurse will work as part of the primary healthcare team providing General Medical Services to the patients of the Practice.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs.
2. Cytology when qualification obtained.
3. Wound care / ulcer care/Doppler.
4. Removal of Sutures.
5. Travel Appointments.
6. ECGs.
7. Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry.
8. Venepuncture.
9. Ear syringing.
10. Routine immunizations such as B12, Influenza, Pneumonia.
11. Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician.
12. Requesting pathology tests.
13. Contraception including pill checks, depo provera once suitable qualifications obtained.
14. Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate.
15. Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses' and treatment rooms.
16. Inform the Practice Manager of vaccinations needed to maintain stock levels.
17. Participation in administrative systems in the Practice.
18. Maintain accurate records at all times.
19. Advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks.
20. Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required.
21. Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post.
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