Practice Nurse

at  Faversham Medical Practice

Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs Cervical Cytology Wound care/ulcer care/performance of dopplers/Tissue Viability Assessment. Removal of Sutures/Clips New patient health checks (delivering opportunistic health promotion at the same time) Travel Clinic ECGs Peak flow readings/Spirometry Venepuncture Blood pressure checks Ear syringing Urinalysis Routine immunisations/Childhood immunisations Covid-19 vaccinating including in other care settings such as care homes. 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 Management of long-term conditions eg asthma/COPD/diabetes Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Contraception reviews Maintenance of clinical equipment, including contributions to the care and calibration of equipment, managing repairs and maintenance ensuring accurate record keeping. Carry out support and advice for cervical screening Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Maintain stock of waiting room leaflets as instructed by Partners and Business Manager Ordering of supplies and clinical resources within budget.
Ordering of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records The 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, which may include INR and immunisations. Ensure the vaccination cold chain protocol is followed and understand what to do in the event of a cold chain adverse incident. Act as a mentor and positive role model to students and junior members of staff, sharing information and good practice.
Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

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