We have an exciting opportunity for a HCA to join our friendly and supportive nursing team at The Oaks Medical Centre. You will join our advanced nurse practitioner, three experienced practice nurses, and healthcare assistant. We also work with a full complement of PCN ARRS staff including a pharmacy technician and paramedic. The ideal candidate will be reliable with a flexible can-do attitude to work, and must be able to demonstrate exceptional customer service skills alongside their clinical skills.
Main duties of the job
* Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure, temperature, pulse and blood sugar levels
* The testing and result recording of clinical specimens
* Provide assistance in minor operations and coil clinics ensuring patient care
* Undertaking NHS Health Checks
* Completing annual reviews
* Undertaking ECGs
* Carry out routine wound care and dressings in accordance with Practice guidelines
* The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use
* Ensure infection control procedures are followed
* Undertake ear syringing
* Carry out home visits
* Assist GP in the running of group consultations
* Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
* Undertake vaccinations and immunisations in accordance with Practice guidelines including flu clinics with supervision and PSD
* The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system
* The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt
* Ensure adequate stock levels for nursing team
* Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time
About us
We are a well-established 3 partner GP practice in central Beeston with a patient population of 11,600 in the lovely Nottingham suburb of Beeston. We have a fantastic team of clinical and administrative staff and strive to work together to provide the best high-quality care we can for our patients. We are one of the only practices in England to have achieved outstanding in all areas from our 2015 CQC inspection, a standard which was maintained at an outstanding level in every remote CQC assessment since that time including in April 2023.
NHS Pension or NEST
Job responsibilities
The HCA is responsible for:
* Performing tasks prescribed and delegated by the clinical team, working to agreed protocols and within defined competencies.
* Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure, temperature, pulse and blood sugar levels
* The testing and result recording of clinical specimens
* Provide assistance in minor operations and coil clinics ensuring patient care
* Undertaking NHS Health Checks
* Completing annual reviews and long-term condition monitoring
* Undertaking ECGs
* Carry out routine wound care and dressings in accordance with Practice guidelines including suture and clip removal
* The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use
* Ensure infection control procedures are followed
* Undertake ear syringing
* Carry out home visits
* Chaperoning
* Peak flow readings
* Assist GP in the running of group consultations
* Refer patients to other staff members or services where appropriate and within competency
* Vaccine / cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
* Undertake vaccinations, immunisations and injections in accordance with Practice guidelines including flu clinics with supervision and PSD
* The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system
* Follow health and safety procedures
* The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt
* Ensure adequate stock levels for nursing team
* Attend all relevant training events and meetings within the practice
* Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Good standard of general education
* GCSE Mathematics grade C or above
* GCSE English grade C or above
* Phlebotomy Qualification
Experience
* Experience of working within NHS or Primary Care
* Previous role as HCA
Personal Qualities and Skills
* Smart, polite and confident
* Effective time management
* Ability to network and build relationships
* Proven problem solving & analytical skills
* Ability to follow instructions
* Flexible and cooperative
* Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as a team
* Motivated and proactive
* Ability to use initiative and judgement
* High levels of integrity and loyalty
* Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
* Ability to work under pressure
* Works within competencies and recognises own limitations
* Commitment to continuous professional development
* Maintains confidentiality at all times
* SystmOne User
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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