To provide nursing services to the practice population by evidence based, quality focused care. To assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
To ensure clear channels of communication exist between clinical, administrative and community teams.
To project a positive and friendly image to our patients and other professionals.
Nursing procedures to include, but not limited to
Wound care and Leg ulcer management
Measuring blood pressure
Venepuncture
Routine injections
Cervical Screening
Childhood and Adult immunisations, including reading and reviewing Patient Group Directives (PGDs) and Patient Specific Directives (PSDs)
Well Person Health Checks, NHS Health Checks, Lifestyle and New Patient Checks
Travel/Health
ECGs
Ear syringing and assessment of ears
Obesity and weight/diet management
Family Planning including assisting in Implants & Coil fittings & Contraception reviews
Chronic disease management and prevention- Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Stroke, Epilepsy, IHD, COPD and Asthma
INR Monitoring and Dosing using (INRStar N3)
CVD risk assessments and Q risk interpretation and assessments.
Home visits for Housebound patients to include routine checks (eg Diabetic) and flu vaccines.
Referrals Podiatry, Counselling, Audiology, etc
Ensuring all specimens are checked and sent to laboratory as required
We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic, confident; self-motivated and possess good communication skills, enjoys a challenge and can work as part of a team.
There are many different specialties that we support.
Please see job description for details of the role in full.