Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, friendly and approachable person who is able to use there initiative.
The ideal person will be someone that will go the extra mile for the patient and support the team. They should have the skills in place to work with us in general practice along side our practice nurse and be able to work independently supporting a variety of clinics and clinical services. This vacancy would involve 2 clinical sessions per week, either mornings or afternoons and working in reception over 4 mornings (8:00-1:30) /afternoons (1:30-6:30)
Main duties of the job
1. To perform Blood pressure checks
2. To carry out NHS Health Checks and ECG's
3. Administer seasonal Influenza vaccines
4. Administer B12/Pneumococcal/shingles Injections under a Patient Specific Direction (PSD)
5. Collecting and recording of specimens prior to dispatch by courier as required
6. To carry out simple dressing changes utilising aseptic technique according to the Practice Nurses management plan
7. Removal of Sutures, clips and staples
8. Urine tests
9. Alcohol consumption recording, brief intervention or sign posting
10. Stock control and ordering
11. Chaperoning duties
12. Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
13. Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
14. Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
15. Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
16. To contribute to screening /contacting patients to meet QOF requirements and Enhanced Service outcomes
Attending training courses as directed/when required
About us
The Medical Centre is a purpose built building and is a friendly family practice situated in South Ruislip.
The team includes 2 GP Partners, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Practice Manager, 7 admin/Receptionists.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health Care Assistant Job Description
Job Title: Health Care Assistant
Responsible to : Practice Nurse and Doctors for specific clinics - clinically
Practice Manager administratively
Accountable to : The Partners
Job Summary : To provide clinical support to the Practice Nurses.
Main Duties
17. To perform Blood pressure checks
18. To carry out NHS Health Checks and ECG's
19. Administer seasonal Influenza vaccines
20. Administer B12/Pneumococcal/shingles Injections under a Patient Specific Direction (PSD)
21. Collecting and recording of specimens prior to dispatch by courier as required
22. To carry out simple dressing changes utilising aseptic technique according to the Practice Nurses management plan
23. Removal of Sutures, clips and staples
24. Urine tests
25. Alcohol consumption recording, brief intervention or sign posting
26. Stock control and ordering
27. Chaperoning duties
28. Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
29. Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
30. Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
31. Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
32. To contribute to screening /contacting patients to meet QOF requirements and Enhanced Service outcomes
Attending training courses as directed/when required
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
33. GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
34. Qualified to NCQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
35. Qualified in Phlebotomy
36. ECG's
37. And Previous gp practice experience an advantage