Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
The following may be undertaken as part of Practice and placement working under the
supervision of professionally registered senior colleagues:
To assist and perform routine nursing tasks related to patient care, such as routine
BP checks, ECG, suture and clip removal, BMI and lifestyle advice, as directed and
agreed with line manager, registered general nurses and GPs.
To support patients to improve and maintain their mental, physical, behavioural health
and wellbeing by using behavior change interventions, such as undertaking health
checks (physical and mental), smoking cessation services.
To support the RGN with the holistic assessment and planning of wound care plans
for patients with chronic and acute wounds.
To implement agreed wound care plans, following local and national evidence-based
guidelines, inclusive of the treatment of minor traumatic wounds within own level of
competency. To recognise any deterioration of wounds or infection and arrange early
review with PN/GP or specialist as required.
Following recognised Leg Ulcer management training and the completion of
competencies, to undertake Leg Ulcer care and compression bandaging, following
agreed care plans in line with local/practice policy.
Following training and competency assessment, to undertake adult NHS
immunisation programmes and ensure vaccines/injections are administrated under
patient group directives or patient specific direction.
Provide holistic assessment and treatment of patients attending for ear irrigation
following relevant training.
To undertake the collection of pathological & microbiology specimens including
venepuncture, swabs, urine culture in line with local guidelines
To support chronic disease management including monitoring patients with stable
asthma, undertaking preliminary investigations for Type 2 diabetes patients, such as
foot checks.
To provide general health promotion education, advice on national screening
programs and guide/refer patients to appropriate services.
Provide contraception advice and sexual health guidance in line with competency.
Undertaking annual contraceptive reviews in line with practice policies.
In line with national guidance and with recognised competency-based training,
undertake screening programs such as cervical screening tests.
To undertake any investigatory test, such as Ambulatory BP monitoring, automated
Dopplers and Spirometry, taking basic history and referring patients to relevant
clinician for interpretation/ planning of care.
To be able to provide appropriate self-care advice for patients presenting with minor
illness within own level of competency and referring to GP/ANP where appropriate.
Chaperone and assist patients where appropriate who are being examined by
another clinician.
To assist GPs with minor surgery and well women procedures.
To maintain effective infection control measures in line with local guidelines and
practice policy.
To be able to recognise and manage anaphylaxis, according to the current UK
Resuscitation Council guidelines.
To be able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (BLS) and the correct use of
Automated Defibrillator following training, according to the current UK Resuscitation
Council guidelines.
To engage in the support the training of nursing and medical students, and newly
appointed colleagues.
Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and medication. Assist in the
completion of monthly stock take and support the cost-effective use of disposable
items.
Maintain adequate stock within the treatment room and assist with the re-stocking of
other clinical rooms as required.
To participate in developments within the practice and support QOF requirements.
To be registered with the NMC. Work in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct
and Scope of Practice for Nursing Associates
Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients
notes and on computers, as per NMC guidelines.
Attend and actively participate in practice meetings as required.
Awareness of statutory protection procedures including referral and recognition of
signs and symptoms of child abuse.
Awareness of referral mechanisms for mental health issues, family violence,
vulnerable adults and addictive behaviours.
Actively take part in mandatory and internalexternal training as requested.
Adhere to and follow all policies and protocols as listed in the Staff Handbook and