To perform venepuncture for more than 50% of working duties. To assist the clinician during clinic in the delivery of direct and indirect patient care
ensuring the registered nurse is regularly updated on patient's condition and progress where appropriate. To receive patients into the unit
complete first line clinical assessments verification of the patients ID
height
weight
BMI
venepuncture
basic observations NEWS2
Specimen Collection
ECG's
Sigmoidoscopy Assistant
Application of Orthotics
Aseptic Non-Touch Technique (ANTT)
Removal of clips and sutures
Outpatient Procedure Room circulating skills. Undertake competencies supported by Clinical Specialities SOP's as agreed by Outpatients Clinical Manager. To coordinate the patient flow through clinic
calling the patients through and escorting them to the clinician's room in a timely manner. Ensure the couch roll is changed between patients and the couch cleaned. Ensure the clinic room is cleaned and stocked up at the end of every clinic. To minimise hazards in the working area and report any identifiable hazards to the nurse in charge. To adhere to all safe systems of work applicable to the work area.