Job Description

Purpose:

To assist the GPs and practice nursing team in the service delivery and management of patients. Role Summary To work within the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the patient population. Assist the clinical team in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education Specific Responsibilities Clinical Skills Undertake the following tasks following appropriate training and competence assessment: Phlebotomy Take and record physiological observation such at Blood pressure and pulse Undertake long term condition clinic appointment working alongside the GP to monitor patients with hypertension and chronic renal disease Perform ECGs and act action results appropriately Carry out diabetes annual checks in preparation for the nursing review This includes phlebotomy, height, weight and foot checks Inhaler techniques and supporting patients with low-risk Asthma Carry out a range of wound care following training and competence assessment Removal of stitches and sutures Perform spirometry on patients after full training and assessment of competence Assist GPs in providing minor surgery and coil insertion clinics Cardiovascular Health checks 24hour BP monitoring Provide support and encouragement to patients to self manage their conditions as appropriate Administer intramuscular injections such influenza, shingles and pneumococcal vaccinations as well as vitamin B12 injections following training Act as a chaperone, when requested. Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion