Practice Nurse or Nursing Associate
| Posting date: | 04 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 June 2025 |
| Location: | Bognor Regis, PO21 1UT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A2069-25-0002 |
Summary
Job Responsibilities: Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by Lead nurse and GPs. Such tasks may include: Basic wound care / ulcer care Removal of Sutures New Patient Medicals Urinalysis ECGs Respiratory / Spirometry testing and interpretation Blood pressure measurements and management Ear syringing Routine immunisations Childhood immunisations Travel immunisations and consultations Injections Cervical smears Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs Chronic Disease Management consultations within boundaries of training and competency limitations Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to senior nurses or GPs as appropriate Family planning HRT Other tasks including: Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of stock Take part in the ordering and monitoring of vaccinations to maintain stock levels Infection Control Participation in administrative systems in the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise Lead nurse /management 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. Special Requirements of the Post: An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense. A commitment to maintain a high professional standard of nursing care and keep up to date with all aspects of nursing care relevant to the post. A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the Practice Manager A commitment to the effective use of Practice and NHS resources. An awareness of own limitations and experience. To work only in accordance with the NMC Code of Conduct and within the Scope of Professional Practice. To have a written professional development plan and to maintain an up to date portfolio which meets the requirements of registration with the NMC for revalidation Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings