Locum Treatment Room Nurse

Main Responsibilities and Duties Provide nursing services to patients, including treatment, screening, advice and minor therapeutic procedures Run clinics for patients including vaccinations, cervical cytology, contraception reviews and wound care to include removal of sutures and leg ulcers. To undertake diagnostic tests including blood glucose monitoring and urine analysis To take and despatch safely laboratory specimens including blood, urine, swabs and smears To provide treatment for cuts and bruises, dressings of wounds and leg ulcers and removal of sutures To provide immunisations for all ages and diseases and to know the contra-indications and side effects of vaccinations To provide telephone advice to patients and occasional home visits where appropriate and within levels of competence Helping to maintain a positive, patient focussed culture Helping to maintain a positive, supportive culture across the whole of the practice team