Clinical Treatment Room Duties
- Wound Care: Cleans and dresses wounds, including leg ulcers, assesses healing progress, and removes sutures.
- Blood and Samples: Collects blood samples (venepuncture) and gathers laboratory specimens.
- General Treatments: Administers authorised injections, and monitors blood pressure, ECGs and conducts Health Assessments.
Screening and Immunisations
- Immunisations: Delivers adult, child, and travel vaccinations.
- Preventive Tests: Performs cervical screening (cytology), family planning and Sexual Health Testing. General health checks like height, weight, and urinalysis are also expected.
Long-Term Condition Support
- Chronic Disease Monitoring: Assists in clinics for conditions like asthma, diabetes, and COPD by taking vital measurements and noting symptoms.
- Health Promotion: Gives lifestyle advice on smoking, diet, and exercise.
Professional and Administrative Tasks
- Record Keeping: Updates patient notes accurately on practice computer systems.
- Stock and Safety: Keeps the treatment room clean, restocks medical supplies, and follows infection control rules.
- Standards and Training: Takes part in clinical audits, attends training days, and follows the NMC Code.
Courthouse Medical Centre is a 4 Partner General Practice located in Caerphilly. We have approximately 10,600 patients and our practice boundary covers the Caerphilly area. We have a Team of motivated, experienced and enthusiastic Doctors who meet informally daily for a general chat and catch up. We have an active Primary Health Care Team including two Prescribing Nurse Practitioner, 3 Practice Nurses, one Health Care Assistant and a Phlebotomist. We have an excellent and experienced Administration Team of 16. We are also an accredited training practice.
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Practice Nurse in Caerphilly employer: GP Practice
Mostyn House Medical Practice is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in the picturesque seaside town of Llandudno. With a friendly team of healthcare professionals and a commitment to high-quality patient care, we provide ample opportunities for professional growth, including a generous annual leave package and study leave. Our location not only boasts stunning natural beauty but also excellent transport links, making it an ideal place for GPs seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
