General Practice Nurse

Job responsibilities: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by GPs Interest in Respiratory Disease (Asthma/COPD) Interest in Diabetes or Coronary Heart Disease (desirable) Cytology Wound care / Ulcer care/Doppler/ compression bandaging Travel Health Removal of Sutures ECGs Venepuncture Ear syringing 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 Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs and other services as appropriate Other tasks will include - Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms, including stocking and rotating items as required - Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses - Participation in administrative systems in the Practice - At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records - Attend and participate in any
Practice meetings when required - Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post