Nurse Associate

The Nurse Associate will

Undertake and record clinical observations including blood

pressure, pulse, temperature, oxygen saturation, height, weight, BMI and

urinalysis.

Perform venepuncture, capillary blood sampling and other

diagnostic procedures.

Carry out ECGs.

Deliver wound care including dressings, suture removal and basic

wound assessment.

Administer injections as delegated and within scope of practice.

Support patient chronic disease reviews and monitoring (e.g.

asthma, COPD, diabetes, hypertension) under supervision.

Support patients with long-term conditions, including those with

complex needs such as dementia and mental health conditions.

Undertake NHS Health Checks.

Carry out cervical cytology.

Administer vaccinations and immunisations under Patient Group

Directions (PGDs) or Patient Specific Directions (PSDs), including childhood

immunisations.

Undertake home visits for housebound patients for annual reviews,

vaccinations and monitoring as delegated.

Recognise and respond appropriately to deteriorating patients or

safeguarding concerns.

The Nursing

Associate works alongside a team within general practice. The post holder will be an integral part of

the general practice team at Peel House Medical Practice. Please see attached job discription with further infromaikton.

We are a large forward-thinking paperless Practice of 18,000 patients, based in excellent modern purpose-built premises. Our strength lies in the diversity of skills and professional interests within our team. We have a multidisciplinary clinical team made up of Doctors, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists, First Contact Physios, Health Care Assistants, Nurse Associates, Health and Wellbeing Coach and Social Prescribers. We are committed to facilitating ongoing continuing professional development.

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