Practice Nurse

Job Responsibilities Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs. Such tasks may include: Basic wound care / ulcer care Removal of sutures ECGs Blood pressure measurements Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Other tasks including: 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.

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post. Following further training if required Routine immunisations and child immunisations Contraception Chronic disease management Cytology Travel Clinic Please also see attached job description