Nursing Associate

Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training: Urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory Measuring and recording following physiological measurements in routine presentations: blood pressure pulse rate and rhythm temperature height and weight - body mass index venepuncture ECG glucose tolerance test peak flow readings inhaler technique spirometry NHS Health Checks Diabetic checks flu/pneumo vaccinations shingles & nasal flu immunisations ear irrigation wound care ARTP Spirometry ( following accredited training). Childhood Immunisations ( following accredited training). Cervical Screening ( following accredited training). Support and monitor patients during nebulisation therapy. Undertake and interpret Spirometry under indirect supervision. Undertake and interpret Reversibility studies to support the diagnosis of common respiratory conditions. Prepare and maintain environments and
equipment before, during and after patient care interventions. Assist regulated professional while patients undergoing minor surgery. Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted. Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence. Undertake simple dressing procedures following local recommendations and using aseptic techniques. Where appropriate, provide support and encouragement to self-manage their conditions. Have a basic understanding of long term conditions including diagnostic. interventions, treatments, and the principles of care and self-management. Plan, develop and implement health promotion activities as appropriate e.g. smoking, exercise and diet. Assess patients readiness to change and provide motivational support as appropriate in cases of smoking, obesity and healthy living for older people. To administer the influenza, B12, shingles and pneumococcal vaccine under indirect supervision of a regulated
professional To gain the underpinning knowledge and practical skills to administer basic life support or adrenaline if necessary. Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate. Inputs accurate Read codes about patients to ensure accurate. retrieval of information for monitoring and auditing processes. The information supplied above is intended to summarise the key responsibilities and duties of the role. The post holder may be required from time to time to carry out other reasonable requests and duties as required, consistent with the responsibilities of the grade. Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice. Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information. Carry out regular stock control of medical equipment & supplies in consulting and treatment rooms. All staff with familiarise themselves with PCN Practices policies,
procedures and protocols relating to their service and work within the guidelines at all times.