Job Description

Assist the nursing needs of patients and provide appropriate care-treatment in conjunction with team members, the GP or independently, as appropriate and in accordance with practice policy and protocols.

Undertake general nursing care of the patients within the surgery to include:

Administration of wound care - assessment and planning management in conjunction with patient.

Ear examination and irrigation.

Venepuncture, if Phlebotomist not available.

Recording of ECG's.

Provide patient education on health promotion, disease prevention, and lifestyle changes.

Provide travel vaccinations, information and advice (with relevant training)

Provide 'Well Woman' services to include cervical smear taking, swabs, basic contraceptive advice, pessary changes and coil removals. *in-house training provided if needed.

Provide care to those patients with chronic diseases (CHD, Hypertension, Asthma, Diabetes, COPD)

Administer vaccinations as per PGD to include childhood immunisation.

Administer regular injections as per PSD/practice protocols.

Provide Doppler assessment for those patients requiring accurate diagnosis of leg ulcer treatment.

Other delegated duties considered appropriate for the post

Evaluate the outcome of care, make changes to the care plan for individual patients and modify care in conjunction with patient and/or family.

Co-operate and participate in any Research Projects or Audit Work where appropriate.

Co-operate and participate in the development of the nurse role within the Practice.

Report any concerns or considerations to the Lead Nurse.

Supplies and equipment - Treatment room and other areas:

Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment.

Pathological specimens and investigation procedures:

Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs, smears, etc.

Administration & professional responsibilities:

Participate in the administration and professional responsibilities of the Practice team.

Ensure accurate documentation of all consultations and treatments in the patient medical record using our clinical system, SystmOne.

Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice.

Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports.

Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required.

Assist in the formulation of Practice philosophy, strategy and policy.

Generate prescriptions where appropriate and according to protocol.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From 279.00 per week

Expected hours: 18 per week

Benefits:

Company pension
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025