Practice Nurse across our Huddersfield surgeries

• 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 Job description Job responsibilities • 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