Practice Nurse

The main duties include but are not limited to: Administering vaccinations and immunisations in line with national and practice guidelines Cervical cytology Managing and monitoring patients with chronic diseases (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension) in line with national and local guidelines Carrying out home visits for housebound patients Supporting the clinical team in the management of the care homes Ensuring accurate and timely clinical record keeping and documentation Conducting contraception reviews and coil checks Carrying new patient and NHS health checks Wound care and management including dressing, removal of sutures and clips Participating in infection control, cold chain maintenance, ensuring fridge temperatures are regularly monitored and maintained Supporting patients with lifestyle advice and self-care management Advising patients on health care, minor ailments, health promotion, and illness prevention Contributing to achievement of QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) and local enhanced services achievement and clinical audits Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment before, during and after patient care activities, ensuring a clean and safe environment Ensuring emergency medication and resuscitation equipment is adequately stocked and fit for purpose Ensuring proper handling and dispatch of laboratory specimens including blood and urine samples Participating in practice meetings and contributing to our aim for continuous improvement Supporting the training and mentoring of junior staff members and HCAs Job description Job responsibilities The main duties include but are not limited to: Administering vaccinations and immunisations in line with national and practice guidelines Cervical cytology Managing and monitoring patients with chronic diseases (e.g. asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension) in line with national and local guidelines Carrying out home visits for housebound patients Supporting the clinical team in the management of the care homes Ensuring accurate and timely clinical record keeping and documentation Conducting contraception reviews and coil checks Carrying new patient and NHS health checks Wound care and management including dressing, removal of sutures and clips Participating in infection control, cold chain maintenance, ensuring fridge temperatures are regularly monitored and maintained Supporting patients with lifestyle advice and self-care management Advising patients on health care, minor ailments, health promotion, and illness prevention Contributing to achievement of QOF (Quality and Outcomes Framework) and local enhanced services achievement and clinical audits Preparing and maintaining clinical rooms and equipment before, during and after patient care activities, ensuring a clean and safe environment Ensuring emergency medication and resuscitation equipment is adequately stocked and fit for purpose Ensuring proper handling and dispatch of laboratory specimens including blood and urine samples Participating in practice meetings and contributing to our aim for continuous improvement Supporting the training and mentoring of junior staff members and HCAs