Job summary We are looking for a friendly enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to join a dynamic and forward-thinking Practice - Godolphin Health, which is made up of 2 surgeries, Praze & Connor Downs. Both surgeries are located within 10 mins from the A30, in beautiful West Cornwall. They offer general medical services to our growing list of 8850 patients. The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis. Experience Working with the general public Working in a primary care environment Competent in IT skills and using multiple systems Clinical Knowledge ECGs Venepuncture Basic clinical observations such as BP, pulse, 02 monitoring and temperature Injection administration New patient medicals Chaperone procedure Ability to record accurate clinical notes Personal qualities Polite and confident Flexible and cooperative Motivated Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively High levels of integrity and loyalty Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient Commitment to ongoing professional development Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort Main duties of the job To assist medical personnel in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include some administrative duties. To act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the primary health care team To maintain a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to the attention of the Lead Practice Nurse so these can be addressed. To act in a professional manner at all times and adhere to practice policies, protocols and guidelines. A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST About us Our practice takes pride in delivering high quality, compassionate care whilst maintaining sustainable working conditions for the whole team and thriving as a business.This has been substantiated by a CQC report, confirming that we provide a safe, effective and well lead service to our patients (rated good overall). We currently offer a fantastic multidisciplinary team comprising 3 full-time partners, 4 salaried GPs, 2 advanced nurse practitioners, 2 practice nurses, 2 assistant practitioners and 2 HCAs. We are an established GP training practice, currently hosting 3x GP registrars, of which the majority are ST-3 placements. All 3x of our GP partners are established GP trainers. We are a member of North Kerrier (West) PCN and we are well represented within this tight well-run PCN and so have already embedded a variety of ARRs roles, including clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, social prescribers, first contact physiotherapists, physicians associate, mental health practitioners and paramedics, into our own primary care team. Godolphin Health also provides the clinical research hub for Mounts Bay Medical Ltd., a network of nine Cornish GP practices working together to deliver primary care clinical research. Mounts Bay Medical Ltd., is the largest primary care clinical research provider in the UK, focusing upon pivotal phase 34 studies. Date posted 23 December 2024 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number A2721-24-0002 Job locations Praze Surgery School Lane, Praze-an-Beeble Camborne Cornwall TR14 0LB Job description Job responsibilities Principal Duties & Responsibilities 1.Nursing BP monitoring including 24 hour Urinalysis Phlebotomy Recording of fridge temperatures Perform other routine laboratory tests Prepare patients for examinations Assist other clinical members when necessary Weight monitoring when requested and referral to weight management program Record ECGs including 24 hour Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to Lead Practice Nurse or Practice Manager Assist with Minor ops and Contraception clinics when trained to do so Administer IM injections for Flu and B12 under patient specific directive Ensure sharps bins are ready for collection 2.Administration Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded on the patients notes & clinical computer is kept up to date with accurate details recorded Ensure appropriate read codes are entered accurately, reporting any problems to the Practice Manager Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas; ordering as directed/delegated. Administration and Processing of INR Professional & Personal Responsibilities Understand, accept and adhere to the need for strict confidentiality To use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitations To understand and accept own limitations To work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities To be committed to team work Practice high standard of infection control at all times To have flexibility of working hours Maintain high standard of communication within the Practice Personal development supported by the practice Job description Job responsibilities Principal Duties & Responsibilities 1.Nursing BP monitoring including 24 hour Urinalysis Phlebotomy Recording of fridge temperatures Perform other routine laboratory tests Prepare patients for examinations Assist other clinical members when necessary Weight monitoring when requested and referral to weight management program Record ECGs including 24 hour Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to Lead Practice Nurse or Practice Manager Assist with Minor ops and Contraception clinics when trained to do so Administer IM injections for Flu and B12 under patient specific directive Ensure sharps bins are ready for collection 2.Administration Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded on the patients notes & clinical computer is kept up to date with accurate details recorded Ensure appropriate read codes are entered accurately, reporting any problems to the Practice Manager Attend and participate in practice meetings as required Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas; ordering as directed/delegated. Administration and Processing of INR Professional & Personal Responsibilities Understand, accept and adhere to the need for strict confidentiality To use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitations To understand and accept own limitations To work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities To be committed to team work Practice high standard of infection control at all times To have flexibility of working hours Maintain high standard of communication within the Practice Personal development supported by the practice Person Specification Experience Essential experience of working in secondary or primary care experience of working within a nursing team Desirable experience of working in a GP practice Person Specification Experience Essential experience of working in secondary or primary care experience of working within a nursing team 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. Employer details Employer name Godolphin Health Address Praze Surgery School Lane, Praze-an-Beeble Camborne Cornwall TR14 0LB Employer's website https://www.godolphinhealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)