Job summary
Closing date for this position is but please note we may close the advert earlier.
The post holder works under indirect supervision of thepractice nurse lead and undertakes tasks and duties delegated by thepractice nurse lead or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with thegeneral practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy andprocedures while providing supervision to more junior staff.
Main duties of the job
1. To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses, and General Practitioners. Assistance at clinics, setting up and supporting clinicians and ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress. Wound Dressing. Patient Health Checks. Blood Pressure Monitoring. Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Provide assistance in minor operations and coil fittings ensuring patient care by chaperoning etc. Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples. Undertake Health Checks. Ear syringing and giving Influenza/B12 injections, according to protocols. Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms. Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards. Ordering medical supplies and checking/recording and storage of supplies on receipt. Inputting of information onto SystmOne. Ensure the safe storage, recording, rotation and disposal of vaccines. Fridge temperature logging and reporting cold chain issues as necessary. Any other duties as directed by the Clinical Team Leaders, GPs or HR/ Operational Managers.
About us
Limes Medical Centre are looking to recruit friendly, enthusiastic and hard-working Healthcare Assistant at 34 hours a week.
You will be working with other healthcare professionals to provide a first-class service, as well as liaising with our admin team.
We have a site in Alfreton as well as in Blackwell, a 5 minute drive away and cross working is required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To undertake all duties in line withthe training and instruction provided by the Nurses, and General Practitioners
Assistance at clinics, setting up andsupporting clinicians and ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assistingpatients to dress and undress
Phlebotomy
Urine testing/ dipping
Wound Dressing
Patient Health Checks
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Conduct weight and heightmeasurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels
Provide assistance in minoroperations and coil fittings ensuring patient care by chaperoning etc
Venepuncture and the taking andpreparing of pathology samples
Undertake ECGs
NHS Health Checks
Ear syringing and givingInfluenza/B12 injections, according to protocols
Ensure adequate infection controlprocedures in treatment and consulting rooms
Ensure adequate stock levels in stockroom, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards
Ordering medical supplies andchecking/recording and storage of supplies on receipt
Inputting of information ontoSystmOne
Ensure the safe storage, recording,rotation and disposal of vaccines
Fridge temperature logging andreporting cold chain issues as necessary
Spirometry (or willing to be trained to carry them out)
Any other duties as directed by theClinical Team Leaders, GPs or Practice Manager.
A flexible attitude This JobDescription is not exhaustive and may need to be amended as the Practicedevelops. and close liaison with other members of the Practice is an integralpart of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
2. Qualified in Phlebotomy
3. GCSE grade A-C in English and Maths
4. Qualified to NQV Leve 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
5. Experience of working in a nursing team within General practice
6. Understanding of healthcare in your role
Desirable
7. Knowledge of SystmOne