Treatment Room Nurse - Part Time

JOB TITLE

Treatment room nurse REPORTS TO

Nurse Manager ACCOUNTABLE TO

Nursing Lead CLINICAL DUTIES The role will include a range of general Practice Nurse duties, including: Wound care, dressings and leg ulcer management. Cervical screening. Venepuncture and specimen collection. ECGs and Doppler assessments. Blood pressure and other routine clinical observations. Suture and clip removal. Supporting minor surgery and other clinical procedures. Responding appropriately to medical emergencies VACCINATIONS AND IMMUNISATIONS The postholder will support the delivery of the practices vaccination programmes, which may include: Childhood immunisations. Travel health advice and vaccinations. Seasonal and routine vaccinations, including influenza, COVID-19, pneumococcal and shingles. Maintaining appropriate vaccine records and cold-chain requirements.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES The postholder will

Maintain current NMC registration and work within their professional scope of practice. Maintain appropriate clinical competencies, mandatory training and continuing professional development. Maintain accurate clinical records and patient confidentiality. Follow safeguarding, infection control, health and safety and other practice policies. Work collaboratively with the wider practice team and other healthcare professionals. Participate in audit, quality improvement and practice development where appropriate. Help maintain clinical equipment and appropriate Treatment Room stock levels. GENERAL The postholder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the Practice Nurse role and within their level of competence. The job description may be reviewed periodically to reflect the changing needs of the practice.