Job Responsibilities:
Support the delivery of national immunisation programmes including babies, under-fives, flu, shingles, pneumonia, and others as required, administering under Patient Group Directions.
Provide support and treatment for patients with complex dressing needs and wound management in line with current evidence-based guidelines.
Carry out cervical cytology smear tests and provide women with support and advice as part of a holistic assessment during their appointment.
Provide comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including vaccinations and medicines, safe sex, food hygiene, and sun protection.
Offer well-person clinics and health promotion programmes, facilitating change by providing holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake, and exercise.
Assess problems presented opportunistically by patients.
Able to document consultations according to NMC guidelines.
Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral.
Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines.
Perform suture removal.
Take ECGs.
Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.
Able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.
Assist in the provision of minor surgery, dermatology surgery, and coil clinics.
Ability to obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written).
Ensure infection control and cold chain guidelines are maintained in accordance with practice and national standards.
Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment.
Maintain confidentiality of information gained at work at all times.
Attend staff meetings and ensure effective relationships and communications with the PHCT and other agencies.
Support the Practice clinical governance agenda.
Support mental health patients and vulnerable adults, offering contraceptive advice and family planning.
Personnel Responsibilities:
Maintain good relationships with practice staff, patients, and other healthcare agencies.
Take reasonable care of own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their act or omission.
Cooperate with the practice to ensure all team members adhere to statutory regulations, policies, codes of practice, and department safety rules.
Offer innovative ways of working and opportunities to facilitate learning.
Facilitate a learning environment within the team.
Maintain a caring environment through the support of colleagues.
Confidentiality:
The post-holder will respect the confidentiality of patients and colleagues, only divulging information to authorized persons in accordance with practice policies and procedures.
Health and Safety / Infection Control:
The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotions, managing health and safety and infection control as defined in practice policies.
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.
Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults:
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. All employees are required to act in a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.
Personal/Professional Development:
Participation in annual appraisals and taking responsibility for personal and professional development is essential.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice and contribute to team effectiveness.
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Support the delivery of national immunisation programmes including babies, under-fives, flu, shingles, pneumonia, and others as required, administering under Patient Group Directions.
Provide support and treatment for patients with complex dressing needs and wound management in line with current evidence-based guidelines.
Carry out cervical cytology smear tests and provide women with support and advice as part of a holistic assessment during their appointment.
Provide comprehensive advice to patients prior to travel including vaccinations and medicines, safe sex, food hygiene, and sun protection.
Offer well-person clinics and health promotion programmes, facilitating change by providing holistic assessment and lifestyle advice on diet, smoking, alcohol intake, and exercise.
Assess problems presented opportunistically by patients.
Able to document consultations according to NMC guidelines.
Ensure awareness of statutory and local clinical protection procedures, including systems of referral.
Ability to recognise signs and symptoms of child abuse.
Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines.
Perform suture removal.
Take ECGs.
Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.
Able to perform cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines.
Assist in the provision of minor surgery, dermatology surgery, and coil clinics.
Ability to obtain and document informed consent (either verbal or written).
Ensure infection control and cold chain guidelines are maintained in accordance with practice and national standards.
Ability to monitor and manage maintenance of stock and equipment to include refrigeration and emergency equipment.
Maintain confidentiality of information gained at work at all times.
Attend staff meetings and ensure effective relationships and communications with the PHCT and other agencies.
Support the Practice clinical governance agenda.
Support mental health patients and vulnerable adults, offering contraceptive advice and family planning.
Personnel Responsibilities:
Maintain good relationships with practice staff, patients, and other healthcare agencies.
Take reasonable care of own safety and that of other persons who may be affected by their act or omission.
Cooperate with the practice to ensure all team members adhere to statutory regulations, policies, codes of practice, and department safety rules.
Offer innovative ways of working and opportunities to facilitate learning.
Facilitate a learning environment within the team.
Maintain a caring environment through the support of colleagues.
Confidentiality:
The post-holder will respect the confidentiality of patients and colleagues, only divulging information to authorized persons in accordance with practice policies and procedures.
Health and Safety / Infection Control:
The post-holder will implement and lead on a full range of promotions, managing health and safety and infection control as defined in practice policies.
Equality and Diversity:
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity, and rights of patients, carers, and colleagues.
Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults:
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility. All employees are required to act in a way that safeguards the health and wellbeing of children and vulnerable adults.
Personal/Professional Development:
Participation in annual appraisals and taking responsibility for personal and professional development is essential.
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice and contribute to team effectiveness.
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