Due to the upcoming retirement of one of our current longstanding Health Care Assistants, the exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Nursing Team. The team currently consists of 4 Practice Nurses, 1 Senior Health Care Assistant, 1 Health Care Assistant, and a Trainee Nurse Associate. We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Health Care Assistant to further enhance the team and join our friendly GP Practice. A team player with good clinical skills and an interest in further training and personal development are vital.
Informal visits are welcome before applying, and we are happy to show prospective applicants around the Practice. Should you wish to discuss the role further please do not hesitate to contact Sophie Spedding using the details provided.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work under the indirect supervision of the lead Practice Nurse and will undertake tasks and duties delegated by the lead Practice Nurse or suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the General Practice team to meet the needs of the patients, following policy and procedures. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion, and patient education.
Job responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities
1. Undertake new patient health checks
2. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
3. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
4. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
5. Undertake wound care, dressings, and other clinical tasks as required
6. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
7. Carry out BMI checks as directed
8. Act as a chaperone as required
9. When trained, undertake venepuncture
10. When trained, administer flu vaccinations
11. Carry out ECGs as requested
12. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
13. Provide support during minor operations as required
14. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
15. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
16. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
17. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary Responsibilities
1. Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
2. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
3. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
4. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Healthcare Qualification (level 3 or 4)
* Qualified in Phlebotomy
Experience
* Experience working with the General Public
* Experience working in a healthcare setting
* Experience of working in Primary Care
Skills
* Clear, polite telephone manner
* Effective time management
* Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously
* Good interpersonal skills
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Clinical Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to record accurate clinical notes
* ECG's
* New patient checks including height, weight, BP, pulse
* The ability to chaperone
Other Requirements
* Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check
* Occupational Health Clearance
* Flexibility to work outside of core hours when required
Personal Qualities
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Motivated
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Ability to work under pressure
* Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
* Punctual and committed to supporting the team
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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