We are looking for a temporary professional for a short term 12 month contract to join our multi-disciplinary team to support the delivery of NHS Health Checks. You will receive full training.
We are looking for an individual committed to supporting the practice deliver NHS health checks to our patients. NHS health checks are a review of our patients' overall health and identify if they are at higher risk of getting certain health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and strokes.
During the checks you will measure height, weight & waists, take blood pressure, carry out a cholesterol test, and possibly a blood sugar level test, which is usually a finger-prick blood test. You will also elicit, while aiming to motivate positive change in patients' smoking status, alcohol intake, and physical activity.
Main duties of the job
Working under the supervision of the GP, Nurse Practitioner and/or Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with Practice Guidelines and protocols, you will assist the Practice Team in the provision and delivery of NHS Health Checks.
* Promote new patient health checks, annual health check, and any Quality and Outcome Framework targets that have not been achieved.
* Understand normal parameters and when to refer to GPs/Nursing team for further management.
* Work strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols.
* Assist practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of patient care.
About us
Monkfield Medical Practice (MMP) is a friendly, modern, forward-thinking GP surgery providing sustainable healthcare to Cambourne, which continues to grow with our current population being 13,500.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working directly in a customer service / healthcare role, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work).
* Experience working within a GP Practice.
* Demonstrates an understanding of Clinical Governance skills.
* Health and Safety Awareness.
* Basic first aid knowledge.
* Basic knowledge about Blood Borne Diseases.
Personal Attributes and Qualities
* Ability to listen, empathise with people and provide person-centred support in a non-judgemental way.
* Able to get along with people from all backgrounds and communities, respecting lifestyles and diversity.
* Adaptable to change.
* Commitment to reducing health inequalities and proactively working to reach people in all communities.
* Able to support people in a way that inspires trust and confidence, motivating others to reach their potential.
* Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with people, their families, carers, community groups, partner agencies, and stakeholders.
* Ability to identify risk and assess/manage risk when working with individuals.
* Ability to maintain effective working relationships and to promote collaborative practice with all colleagues.
* Demonstrates personal accountability, emotional resilience and works well under pressure.
* Ability to organise, plan and prioritise on own initiative, including when under pressure and meeting deadlines.
* High level of written and oral communication skills.
* Ability to work flexibly within a team or on own initiative.
Qualifications
* Attendance at a local NHS Health Check Course will be provided.
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.
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