Job summary
We are looking for a full-time
equivalent post which could also be filled by two part time staff. We have a large,
friendly, and supportive nursing team. We are excited to have the opportunity
to expand our team and the vacancy arises due to our growing list and extending
the skills of our existing team.
Working under supervision of our
Practice Nurses and in accordance with specific practice guidelines and
protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for performing a range of
procedures and health-checks for patients, dependent upon competency and
training.
These may include: phlebotomy,
injections, blood pressure monitoring, simple dressings and ECGs. The role will
also include administrative elements such as fridge checking, ordering supplies
etc. The role is varied, interesting and allows relationships to be built with
regular patients.
This role requires an
enthusiastic and self-motivated person, with excellent communication and IT
skills along with a willingness to learn new skills and a caring attitude.
Experience as an HCA is
desirable, but we are also willing to train an inexperienced candidate who
shows enthusiasm and potential.
Main duties of the job
Working as a member of the nursing team to provide nursing treatments to all patients registered with this practice within the professional competence of the postholder.
Planned appointments with patients including wound care, venepuncture, healthchecks, annual reviews and blood pressure monitoring
Working with other members of the primary healthcare team to meet agreed targets in line with QOF, Health Standards and National Guidelines
About us
- Informal chat/visits possible
- The culture is encouraging, supportive and there is a commitment to continually improving the quality of healthcare. Our clinical staff are friendly, professional, energetic and committed.
- The most valuable asset is our staff and our reputation.
- We can offer some excellent benefits including the NHS pension scheme, competitive salary and holiday arrangements, training, support, team meetings and events. We have a caring, professional, fun and inviting work environment
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
- Wound care non complex dressings following initial assessment by a qualified nurse
- Removal of Sutures
- ECGs both routine and emergency
- Venepuncture
- BP measurements in accordance with practice protocol
- Following appropriate training undertake NHS Health Checks or equivalent lifestyle checks as per protocol. Signposting patients following these checks as appropriate.
- Following appropriate training to undertake 6 monthly diabetic follow up appointments as per protocol.
- General health promotion work, e.g. weight management and smoking cessation with sign posting to most appropriate health care practitioner within the practice
- Manage the loaning of 24 hr ambulatory BP machines and other BP machines for patients to use at home.
- Manage the loan of the 24 hour ECG tape with patients
- Following appropriate training and annual updates to administer B12 injections under PSDs signed by GPs
- Following appropriate training and annual updates to administer annual influenza vaccinations/pneumonia and shingles vaccination to adults (18 years and over) in at risk categories under PSDs signed by GP and intranasal flu injections to children, as per current national immunisation guidelines.
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate, who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Participate in other developmental roles as they are introduced with appropriate training and support
- To provide and maintain high standards of evidence-based patient care and work with practice policies and procedures
- To establish effective working relationships with colleagues and other agencies concerned with patient care to ensure a high standard of individual patient care is co-ordinated and maintained
- To maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records including computerised information, in accordance with practice needs, policies and procedures
- To work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to its principals
Other tasks will include:
Maintaining clinical stocks and other equipment appropriate for clinical use.
- Ensuring the daily checks on equipment are carried out and delegate if not present.
- Maintain cleanliness of drug fridges ensuring correct stock rotation
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
- Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
- Ordering of Health Promotion Literature if needed
- Ordering of stock from the Hospital or through specific suppliers
- Participation in administrative systems in the practice
- A duty to advise nurse leads or other trained nursing colleagues of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Shift requirements:
- Weekend working around 1 in 12 Saturdays on rotation
- Some twilight working on rotation (latest finish 8pm)
- Some flexibility in shift times and working pattern main shifts regular / fixed rather than a rolling pattern which can be mutually agreed with the candidate and our team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs
- Wound care non complex dressings following initial assessment by a qualified nurse
- Removal of Sutures
- ECGs both routine and emergency
- Venepuncture
- BP measurements in accordance with practice protocol
- Following appropriate training undertake NHS Health Checks or equivalent lifestyle checks as per protocol. Signposting patients following these checks as appropriate.
- Following appropriate training to undertake 6 monthly diabetic follow up appointments as per protocol.
- General health promotion work, e.g. weight management and smoking cessation with sign posting to most appropriate health care practitioner within the practice
- Manage the loaning of 24 hr ambulatory BP machines and other BP machines for patients to use at home.
- Manage the loan of the 24 hour ECG tape with patients
- Following appropriate training and annual updates to administer B12 injections under PSDs signed by GPs
- Following appropriate training and annual updates to administer annual influenza vaccinations/pneumonia and shingles vaccination to adults (18 years and over) in at risk categories under PSDs signed by GP and intranasal flu injections to children, as per current national immunisation guidelines.
- Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate, who are being examined by another clinician
- Assisting GPs with minor surgery and coil fittings
- Participate in other developmental roles as they are introduced with appropriate training and support
- To provide and maintain high standards of evidence-based patient care and work with practice policies and procedures
- To establish effective working relationships with colleagues and other agencies concerned with patient care to ensure a high standard of individual patient care is co-ordinated and maintained
- To maintain accurate and comprehensive patient records including computerised information, in accordance with practice needs, policies and procedures
- To work within the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and adhere to its principals
Other tasks will include:
Maintaining clinical stocks and other equipment appropriate for clinical use.
- Ensuring the daily checks on equipment are carried out and delegate if not present.
- Maintain cleanliness of drug fridges ensuring correct stock rotation
- Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the nurses and GPs
- Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking and rotating items as required
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms
- Ordering of Health Promotion Literature if needed
- Ordering of stock from the Hospital or through specific suppliers
- Participation in administrative systems in the practice
- A duty to advise nurse leads or other trained nursing colleagues of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required
- Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post
Shift requirements:
- Weekend working around 1 in 12 Saturdays on rotation
- Some twilight working on rotation (latest finish 8pm)
- Some flexibility in shift times and working pattern main shifts regular / fixed rather than a rolling pattern which can be mutually agreed with the candidate and our team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 A-C grade GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent certification
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3, Training in Phlebotomy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum 5 A-C grade GCSEs including Maths and English or equivalent certification
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3, Training in Phlebotomy
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice
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.
