Practice Nurse
Offer advice and administer childhood and adult vaccinations under patient group directions according to national immunisation programmes. Offer health promotion and lifestyle advice on diet, alcohol intake and exercise. Offer a holistic approach in monitoring patients with chronic diseases according to NICE guidelines Perform cervical cytology smear tests Perform venepuncture Suture/staple removal.
NHS Travel immunisation Perform ECGs Able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines. Ensure infection control and cold chain guidelines are maintained. Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration cold chain management and emergency equipment.
Ensures awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including Safeguarding Children and vulnerable adults. Support the lead nurse and colleagues. Administration and professional responsibilities Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team Identify changes to clinical practice that are required to implement evidence-based guidelines.
Ensure accurate and contemporaneous notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patient electronic records Maintain confidentiality at all times as per practice policy Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required Assist in formulation of Practice philosophy, strategy and policy Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms Order and maintain safe storage of vaccines ensuring that the cold chain is maintained at all times.
To assist in the delivery of the national immunisation programmes including the annual flu campaign, Meningitis ACWY and child immunisation campaigns. Support other clinicians with their training and development needs