Job summary
KEY TASKS
Promote new patient health checks, annual healthcheck
Understanding normal parameters and when to referto GPs/Nursing team for further management
Working under the direct supervision of a Advanced Nurse Practitioner
Work strictly in accordance with specific practiceguidelines and protocols
Assist practice clinical team in the provision anddelivery of patient care.
Surgical Assistant for Vasectomy/Carpal Tunneloperations at multiple sites around Stafford, Stoke and Tamworth, own transportis essential.
1. Assist in Coil and implant clinics
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities:
Newpatient health checks
ECGrecording
Phlebotomy
Spirometry
Chaperoningduties
Processingand management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Sterilising,cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/coldchain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgicalequipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearingand re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparingand maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patientcare interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minoroperations
Assistingin the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertakingspecific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated andtaught specifically in relation to that individual
Helping toraise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assistingwith the collection and collation of data on needs related to health andwell-being
SurgicalAssistant for Vasectomy/Carpal Tunnel operations at multiple sites aroundStafford, Stoke and Tamworth own transport is essential.
2. Undertake audits or data collection when required
About us
We are a rural practicessituated in beautiful villages with picturesque views. Our main surgery site issituated next to a field with horses and and herd of sheep. The practiceprovides excellent levels of patient care. We have GPs, ANPs, Nurses, Pharmacists,HCAs, Nurse Prescribers and a Musculoskeletal Practitioner. The reception team are led by a Clinical Admin Manager. We havean excellent management team structure that includes a Practice Manager, an Operations Manager, Management Assistant, Admin Support Manager, Clinical Support Manager - so you will be wellsupported.
We are the one of, if not the leading practice in the local areafor patient care and delivery. We have a fantastic friendly team and arelooking for another member for our reception team.
Helping patients and supporting the team in deliveringhealthcare is an extremely satisfying and rewarding opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For full Job description for the role of Healthcare Assistant, please supporting document for details.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
3. NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalant
Desirable
4. Phlebotomy accredited
5. Immunisation and Vaccination accredited
Experience
Essential
6. Experience of working directly in a healthcare assistant role, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)
7. Experience working within a GP Practice
Desirable
8. Demonstrates an understanding of Clinical Governance skill
9. Health and Safety Awareness
10. Basic first aid knowledge
11. Basic knowledge about Blood Borne Diseases