Health Care Assistant Eglwysbach Medical Practice
Pontypridd nr Cardiff. Part or Full Time, School hours available.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our team, which includes 4 nurses and an HCA. You will hold NVQ level 3 in healthcare, or equivalent, or be prepared to work towards the qualification.
With a clear vision to deliver high quality care, the practice is well-respected with an excellent reputation for patient care and accessibility. You can expect:
* a clinically driven practice
* democratic, happy and balanced team
* forward thinking practice encouraging new ideas
* support and mentorship offered to all members of the clinical team
Main duties of the job
Working as a part of our nursing team under the supervision of a nurse, you will be competent to undertake, or working towards competency, in a variety of tasks including:
* ECGs
* Urinalysis
* Stocking clinical rooms
* Assisting GPs in Minor Ops sessions and preparing the minor ops room
* Providing clerical assistance to the nursing team
About us
Our Vision: To promote and deliver an effective family healthcare service and a rewarding working environment for staff.
Our mission: Eglwysbach Medical Practice is committed to providing a personalised healthcare service in a well-managed environment.
We are a 7-partner, 7-salaried GP practice, based in the town centre of Pontypridd, with branches at Tonteg and Ynysybwl. We have a full complement of nurses and pharmacists supported by our receptionist/administrators and practice manager.
We are a training practice with a great ethos for education and promoting a healthy work/life balance.
Job responsibilities
* Measure and record height, weight, blood pressure, temperature, and pulse updating records as required.
* Undertake urinalysis after appropriate training.
* Undertake ECGs after appropriate training.
* Undertake spirometry after appropriate training.
* Undertake phlebotomy collecting blood samples by venepuncture and ensuring all protocols for handling, labeling and documenting specimens are adhered to. Prepare samples for transport to laboratory.
* Administer injections under an individualized prescription, ensuring safe storage, rotation, and disposal of vaccines and drugs.
* Undertake dressings within range of training and competence.
* Act as chaperone.
* Check and stock consulting rooms with clinical supplies, checking current supplies in date.
* Empty clinical waste, stock hand towels and soap dispensers in all clinical rooms.
* Check and stock resuscitation trolleys.
* Understand and follow infection control procedures.
* Prepare clinical area and equipment for specific clinical sessions including minor operations.
* Assist GP in minor ops and coil/implant clinic.
* Carry out all duties in a professional manner adhering to policies and procedures and conforming to current Health and Safety policies and protocols.
* Provide clerical assistance to the lead nurse including support in the recall of patients for clinics.
* Contribute to clinical governance through participation in risk assessments, audit and research as directed by the lead nurse.
* Contribute to the maintenance of the practice disease registers and maintain clinical records.
* Support the development of protocols within the practice.
* Liaise with other members of the primary care team.
* Responsible for maintaining own professional development.
* Responsible for ensuring the practice medical equipment is managed and stocks in the treatment rooms are maintained, drawing Health and Safety issues to the notice of the lead nurse.
* Alert the Management Team to issues of quality and risk.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working within a nursing team.
* Experience of working in primary care.
* Experience working as a healthcare assistant.
Qualifications
* GCSE Grade 1 to C in English and Maths.
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3.
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.
Depending on experience. Salary Available Upon Request. 37.5 hours a week.
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