Practice Nurse

Nurses are an important part of delivering care in general practice. An increasing shift of care from hospitals to general practice provides nurses with a really exciting career choice.

Some of the key duties of a receptionist include: 

• Obtaining blood samples
• electrocardiograms (ECGs) 
• minor and complex wound management including leg ulcers
• travel health advice and vaccinations
• child immunisations and advice
• family planning & women’s health including cervical smears
• men’s health screening
• sexual health services
• smoking cessation
• screening and helping patients to manage long term conditions