Trainee Nursing Associate

at  Viaduct Care

Below are the key responsibilities of the role, please see the Job Description attachment for full details of the role and expectations of those in post. Undertake new patient health checks. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.
Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics. Carry out BMI checks as directed. Act as a chaperone as required. When trained, undertake venepuncture.
When trained, administer flu vaccinations, pneumonia vaccines, shingles vaccines. Carry out ECGs as requested. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation. Provide support during minor operations as required.
Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Please refer the Job description for details