Position Overview
Clinical Support
- Carry out routine patient observations (blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height/weight/BMI) and record results accurately.
- Prepare patients for examination, assist with minor procedures under supervision (e.g., wound dressings, removing sutures/clips, ECGs).
- Perform point-of-care tests/near-patient testing (e.g., urinalysis, blood glucose, cholesterol) where trained. National Association of Primary Care+1
- Undertake venepuncture and specimen collection for laboratory tests (once competent).
- Administer routine vaccinations/immunisations under authorised protocol (if trained and permitted).
- Provide health promotion and patient education (e.g., smoking cessation, weight management, chronic disease monitoring).
- Act as a chaperone when needed.
- Ensure all clinical work adheres to infection-control, health & safety and Data Protection regul...