Job Description

CLINICAL DUTIES:

- Phlebotomy ECG recording Blood pressure monitoring Flu/pneumonia vaccinations under PSD B12 injections under PSD Urinalysis Chaperoning Basic wound care Diabetic foot checks Preparation and processing of laboratory specimens i.e. msu, sputum, faeces, semen Preparing medical equipment by ensuring infection control procedures are adhered to Removal of sutures/clips Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the nurse manager/s and ensure sharps bins are ready for collection Work strictly within the guidelines and boundaries that are set, referring to nurse managers or GP for any clinical decisions that are to be made. Maintaining a professional attitude at all times towards patients and displaying an understanding and a caring attitude. Assist GP in providing minor surgery sessions, coil fits and implant fitting when called upon.



Prioritize health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care. Recognize adult and child safeguarding situations and act appropriately and also know who the practice safeguarding leads are. NON-CLINICAL DUTIES: - Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms, ensuring the room you have been working in is stocked and ready for the next session To have a thorough knowledge of Practice procedures To work in accordance with written protocols Ordering of clinical supplies where appropriate Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording. Checking calibration due dates for equipment Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring you are compliant with the practices IT system Attend and participate in nurse meetings Ensure mandatory training is up to date Responsible for own time management To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g.



flu campaign To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as required by the nurse manager/s or Partners. CONFIDENTIALITY: - In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with , or allow us to, gather sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately. In the performance of the duties outlined in the job description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their care, practice staff and other healthcare workers.



They may also have access to information relating to the practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as confidential. Information related to patients, carers, colleagues, healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons, in accordance with the Practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data. HEALTH AND SAFETY: - The post holder will assist on a range of health promotion, addressing their own and others health and safety and infection control needs as defined in the practice health and safety policy and the infection control policy and published procedures.

This will include but not be limited to:

- Using personal security system within the workplace according to practice guidelines Awareness of national standards of infection control and cleanliness and regulatory/contractual/professional requirements and good practice guidelines identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills Using appropriate infection control procedure, maintaining work areas in a tidy and safe way and free from hazards Reporting potential risks identified Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. COMMUNICATION: - The post holder should recognize the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to: - Communicate effectively with other team members Communicate effectively with patients and carers Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly. EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY: - The post holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include: - Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies and current legislation Respect the privacy and dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues Behave in a manner that is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights. PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: - The post holder will participate in any training programmes that are relevant to their role and required to keep them up to date with current practice Participation in annual individual performance reviews and interim reviews.



Will take responsibility for own development, learning and performance and demonstrate skills and activities to others who are undertaking similar work. Ensure all mandatory training is up to date. QUALITY: - The post holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice and will: - Alert other team members to issues of quality and risk Assess own performance and take responsibility for own actions, either directly or under supervision. Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to Improve and enhance the teams performance Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.