HCA

Job summary

The University Medical Group is a dynamic and high-quality practice caring for 33 000 patients , We have two sites, the main site is located close to the University campus with a smaller branch surgery within walking distance of the main site. We have a diverse patient population with around 9,000 student as patients.

Due to our large, registered list size we are a single practice PCN. This has enabled us to employ 3 Paramedics, 6 Pharmacists, a Mental Health Advisor, and 2 Physician Associates to work as a multi-disciplinary team alongside the Doctors and Nurses .

The Nursing team consists of 3 Nurses, a Diabetes Nurse Specialist, 1 Nursing Associate and 2 Health Care Assistants .The team is supported administratively by a Care-coordinator.

Main duties of the job

The main duties of the job are:-

• Wound care dressings including compression.
• Removal of stitches
• Perform NHS Health checks, weight monitoring, and Long-Term Condition monitoring including diabetic foot checks
• Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals.
• ECG
• Phlebotomy
• Administer B12 injections under PSDs signed by GPs.
• Administer annual influenza vaccinations/pneumonia under PSD.
• BP monitoring.
• Injections, including B12, Zoladex, Whooping cough, Shingles under PSD.
• Re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining stocks and keeping all areas clean.
• To maintain and order clinical supplies.
• Using appropriate templates in EMIS/Ardens for all procedures, training will be given in this area.
• Any other duties that are deemed appropriate.

About us

Being a centre of education is one of our objectives , therefore staff development is a priority to us . We also have student paramedics, PA students, Pharmacy students and two GP trainees . There is an in-house educational programme with protected time given to attend and a GP supervisor each day available for learners plus the Urgent care team consisting of a GP and paramedic for those patients who are more unwell. This enables all clinicians to be supported if they have any clinical concerns about their patients.

High quality patient care is our top priority, and we are pleased and proud to have achieved Outstanding from CQC in its last two inspections.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and motivated practice HCA to join our friendly nursing team who has experience in primary care.