Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and committed Healthcare Assistant with strong interpersonal skills. Previous experience of working in a treatment room is preferred but not essential and salary is negotiable depending on that experience. Main duties of the job TO ASSIST MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN THE CARE OF PRACTICE PATIENTS TO INCLUDE TREATMENT, PREVENTATIVE CARE, SCREENING AND PATIENT EDUCATION. About us Our Mission We aim to provide a high standard of medical care in a friendly and professional manner. A caring practice that looks after our patients whilst balancing the needs of our patients and staff. A successful organisation, that learns, evolves, reflects and embraces change and where staff are happy at work. Date posted 10 March 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time, Flexible working Reference number A2507-25-0000 Job locations Prospect House 121 Lower Street Kettering Northamptonshire NN16 8DN Job description Job responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. To provide treatment room services and health education advice. i. Provide routine nursing treatments, within competence, to all patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed practice policies, protocols and guidelines. ii. Provide ECG screenings to practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to general practitioners as necessary. iii. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary. iv. To carry out Health Checks to agreed guidelines using practice templates v. Assist GPs with minor surgery and provide chaperoning and assistance as requested during patient examinations. vi. Provide spirometry testing to practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to general practitioners as necessary. vii. To administer influenza vaccinations, pneumonia and Vitamin B12 injections using PSDs. viii. Carry out extended roles inc compression dressings and ear irrigation following appropriate training. 2. Treatment room supplies and equipment. i. Ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care. ii. Maintain stocks of health information leaflets as appropriate. iii. Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and report any problems to the Nurse Manager. 3. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, wound swabs, etc. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the general practitioners within competency. 4. Administrative and professional responsibilities. Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team. i. Ensure complete and accurate records of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients computerised medical records. ii. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation and records associated with patient health care and registration with the practice. iii. Attend and participate in practice meetings as appropriate. 5. Education and training of students and practice staff. Participate in the education and training of trainee GPs, students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of practice staff as appropriate. 6. Liaison. Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality. 7. Professional development. i. Maintain a safe and effective level of practice and bring any deficits in training to the attention of the Senior Nurse Practitioner. ii. Attend annual appraisal and regular clinical supervision. 8. Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post. Job description Job responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. To provide treatment room services and health education advice. i. Provide routine nursing treatments, within competence, to all patients in participation with general practitioners or independently to agreed practice policies, protocols and guidelines. ii. Provide ECG screenings to practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to general practitioners as necessary. iii. Advise patients on general health care and minor ailments with referral to general practitioners as necessary. iv. To carry out Health Checks to agreed guidelines using practice templates v. Assist GPs with minor surgery and provide chaperoning and assistance as requested during patient examinations. vi. Provide spirometry testing to practice patients within agreed protocols with referral to general practitioners as necessary. vii. To administer influenza vaccinations, pneumonia and Vitamin B12 injections using PSDs. viii. Carry out extended roles inc compression dressings and ear irrigation following appropriate training. 2. Treatment room supplies and equipment. i. Ensure the maintenance of equipment and stock levels relating to patient care. ii. Maintain stocks of health information leaflets as appropriate. iii. Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and report any problems to the Nurse Manager. 3. Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures. Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, wound swabs, etc. Perform any investigatory procedures requested by the general practitioners within competency. 4. Administrative and professional responsibilities. Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team. i. Ensure complete and accurate records of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients computerised medical records. ii. Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation and records associated with patient health care and registration with the practice. iii. Attend and participate in practice meetings as appropriate. 5. Education and training of students and practice staff. Participate in the education and training of trainee GPs, students of all disciplines and the induction of all members of practice staff as appropriate. 6. Liaison. Maintain effective liaison with other agencies and staff concerned with patient care and with all other disciplines within the practice, with appropriate regard to confidentiality. 7. Professional development. i. Maintain a safe and effective level of practice and bring any deficits in training to the attention of the Senior Nurse Practitioner. ii. Attend annual appraisal and regular clinical supervision. 8. Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post. Person Specification Experience Essential 1.An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. 2.Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge to respond to patients enquiries and request while adhering to practice limitations. 3.An understanding and acceptance of one's capabilities and awareness of own limitations. 4.Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities. 5.Excellent communication skills. 6.Good keyboard and computer skills. Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice Person Specification Experience Essential 1.An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality. 2.Ability to use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge to respond to patients enquiries and request while adhering to practice limitations. 3.An understanding and acceptance of one's capabilities and awareness of own limitations. 4.Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities. 5.Excellent communication skills. 6.Good keyboard and computer skills. Desirable Experience of working in a GP practice 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information 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. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Eskdaill Medical Address Prospect House 121 Lower Street Kettering Northamptonshire NN16 8DN Employer's website https://www.eskdaillmedical.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)