The Garth Surgery is expanding its nursing team and we are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly gang!
Main duties of the job
Experience in Primary Care is preferred for this new role; you will be participating in long term clinics, NHS Health Checks, providing routine checks i.e. BP, venepuncture, patient measurements, spirometry and vaccination and injections. This list is not exhaustive and we are always looking for new initiatives and roles.
Job Responsibilities
1. Undertake new patient and NHS 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 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. Perform venepuncture
9. Administer flu vaccinations and other injections under PSD
10. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse
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
Person Specification
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills is a must - we strive to provide an excellent service for our patients but also work hard to create a strong team
* Experience of using Systmone clinical software
* Ability to follow guidelines and procedures
Qualifications
* GCSE in English and Maths Grade 4 and above
* Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
* Ear syringing certification
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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