Practice Nurse - NHS

Cervical cytology & teaching breast awareness Wound care / ulcer care Treatment of minor injuries Removal of Sutures New Patient Medicals / Urinalysis / BP checks ECGs COPD / Asthma / Peak Flow Readings / Spirometry LES/DES/QOF related clinical and administrative work Ear irrigation Routine immunisations / Childhood immunisations Travel health advice and vaccinations Menopause and HRT consultations Smoking Cessation Flu, Pneumococcal, Shingles and Pertussis in Pregnancy vaccinations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings Requesting pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Experience in Diabetes / Coronary Heart Disease Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate Ordering of vaccinations and equipment to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise colleagues of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any Practice meetings when required Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post