Practice Nurse

Wound care, Removal of sutures, New patient medicals, Urinalysis, ECGs, Peak flow readings, Chronic disease management (Asthma, Hypertension, Diabetes reviews), Cervical cytology, Venepuncture, Blood pressure measurements, Ear syringing, Routine immunisations including babies, children and travel, Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician, Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings, Requesting basic pathology tests, for example urine culture, swabs, Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to GPs as appropriate, Other Nursing aspects of the role will vary.