We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, experienced and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join us at Carlton Group Practice. This is a full-time role; however, part-time hours will also be considered.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working in primary care and a commitment to further training, education, and development along with excellent interpersonal skills, verbal and written skills. You will be working under the supervision of the wider nursing team to support our patients at our busy GP Practice.
The HCA will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care which may include assisting with minor surgical procedures and vasectomy/carpal tunnel operations.
The post will include some administrative duties as well as phlebotomy duties.
Main duties of the job
* Undertake new patient health checks
* Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
* Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
* Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
* Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
* Support the Practice Phlebotomist during periods of absence.
* Support the practice nurse team with the management of chronic disease clinics to include phlebotomy
* Carry out BMI checks as directed
* Act as a chaperone as required
* When trained, administer flu vaccinations, B12 injections etc.
* Carry out ECGs as requested
* Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
* Provide support during minor operations as required
* Prepare clinical rooms prior to the start of clinics ensuring they are adequately stocked
* Maintain, monitor and control stock and equipment within the department, reporting any deficit to nursing/management team
* Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance and data loggers are recorded
* Ensure daily, weekly and monthly checks are carried out and documented
* Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
* Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
About us
Carlton Group Practice is located in the heart of Burton on Trent and is currently the largest Practice in East Staffordshire providing primary care services to a patient population of over 17,700 patients. Carlton Group Practice provides services over two sites, Carlton Street Surgery and King Street Surgery.
We are a dynamic and forward-thinking Practice led by 6 GP Partners, a Business Manager and an Operations Manager who share the same vision to take the Practice into the next stage of primary care development, whilst providing an outstanding level of care to our patients. The Partners are supported by 5 Salaried GPs, Clinical Pharmacy team, Paramedic, Nursing, Management Teams and an experienced administration team.
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
* Undertake new patient health checks
* Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
* Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
* Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
* Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
* Support the Practice Phlebotomist during periods of absence.
* Support the practice nurse team with the management of chronic disease clinics to include phlebotomy
* Carry out BMI checks as directed
* Act as a chaperone as required
* When trained, administer flu vaccinations, B12 injections etc.
* Carry out ECGs as requested
* Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
* Provide support during minor operations as required
* Prepare clinical rooms prior to the start of clinics ensuring they are adequately stocked
* Maintain, monitor and control stock and equipment within the department, reporting any deficit to nursing/management team
* Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance and data loggers are recorded
* Ensure daily, weekly and monthly checks are carried out and documented
* Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
* Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
* GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
* Good standard of general education
* Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
* Driving Licence with access to a vehicle as there may be travel between sites
* Qualified to NVQ level 3
Experience
* Experience of working within a nursing or healthcare environment
* Experience of clinical systems
* Experience of working in primary care
* Experience of working in a GP practice
* Experience of SystmOne
Knowledge and Skills
* Ability to provide quality care
* Good interpersonal and communication skills
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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