Job summary
Wetmore Road Surgery has an exciting opportunity to join our
friendly, hardworking and patient focused practice within Burton on Trent. We are looking for a qualified Healthcare
Assistant to work 16 22 hours per week.
As a healthcare assistant you will work under the
supervision of and in liaison with the Practice Nursing team. You will participate in the care and
treatment of patients, working within your levels of training and competency.
Main duties of the job
To assist the Practice Nurses in the provision of
patient-centred nursing services participating in activities that address the
healthcare needs of the general population and to provide administrative
support.
About us
Wetmore Road Surgery is a training practice and currently
has 7 Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 2 ANPs, 2 Pharmacists, 5 Practice Nurses, 1
Nurse Associate, and 2 Community Support Nurses. The entire clinical team is
supported by an excellent Management team and fully staffed admin and reception
teams allowing us to provide excellent patient care.
We have a list size of 12500 operating from a single site,
in a purpose-built building. We were rated as Good with CQC in 2018 and
consistently achieve high QOF points. We have weekly CPD meetings, monthly half
day closure PLTs, which alternate between in-house, and locality based. Our
experienced reception and admin teams work exceptionally hard directing
patients to the most appropriate care ensuring they are seen by the most
suitable health care professional first time.
At Wetmore Road Surgery we pride ourselves on being a
supportive working team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Practice Nurses in the provision of
patient-centred nursing services participating in activities that address the
healthcare needs of the general population and to provide administrative
support.
Measurement of height, weight, BMI
Urinalysis
Measurement of blood pressure
Pulse Checks
ECGs and Other Diagnostic Support
Smoking cessation and Health Promotion
Removal of suture and clips
Wound Management / Dressings
New Patient Health Checks
Assisting minor operations and coil and implant
fits
Stock Management
Ordering supplies
Responsibility for stocking up and clinical
cleaning for doctors and nurses rooms
Equipment Maintenance
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist the Practice Nurses in the provision of
patient-centred nursing services participating in activities that address the
healthcare needs of the general population and to provide administrative
support.
Measurement of height, weight, BMI
Urinalysis
Measurement of blood pressure
Pulse Checks
ECGs and Other Diagnostic Support
Smoking cessation and Health Promotion
Removal of suture and clips
Wound Management / Dressings
New Patient Health Checks
Assisting minor operations and coil and implant
fits
Stock Management
Ordering supplies
Responsibility for stocking up and clinical
cleaning for doctors and nurses rooms
Equipment Maintenance
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Care Certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience as a Healthcare Assistant or comparable role
Desirable
- NHS Primary Care experience as a Healthcare Assistant or comparable role
- Emis Web experience
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Care Certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- NHS experience as a Healthcare Assistant or comparable role
Desirable
- NHS Primary Care experience as a Healthcare Assistant or comparable role
- Emis Web experience
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.