General Practice Nurse

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GP Cytology Wound care Removal of Sutures Travel Clinic Perform ECG recordings and present results to the requester. Asthma/Peak Flow Readings/Spirometry To undertake chronic disease management (ie asthma, COPD) within Practice protocols, including monitoring progress, response to treatment. Hypertension Management Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations and ensure vaccines are administered under patient group directions. Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with LARC clinics if necessary Administer depo injections and carry out pill checks. Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty
to advise senior nurses of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required. On occasion there may be a requirement to undertake home visits Anything else that is custom and practice to enable the smooth running of the Practice Other Responsibilities Recognise and work within own competence and in accordance with the national and local guidelines Produce accurate, contemporaneous and complete records of patient consultation, consistent with legislation, policies and procedures. Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies and guidelines Reporting on Significant Events Contributing to evaluation/audit and clinical standard setting within the organisation Participate in regular staff training sessions to ensure development of skills and knowledge; to assess own learning needs and undertake learning as appropriate. Participate in clinical, multi-disciplinary and whole team meetings. Observe and
comply with all appropriate statutory requirements in relation to Child and Adult Safeguarding and to be familiar with the reporting process should this be required. Attending training where appropriate. Reporting to: Lead Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Practice Manager & Partners