Job summary
To support
the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part
of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of
practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of
treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education
Main duties of the job
a.
Undertake
new patient health checks
b.
Support
the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c.
Carry
out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature,
pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d.
Facilitate
routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e.
Undertake
wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f.
Support
the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g.
Carry
out BMI checks as directed
h.
Act
as a chaperone as required
i.
When
trained, undertake venepuncture
j.
When
trained, administer flu vaccinations
k.
When
trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nurse
l.
Carry
out ECGs as requested
m.
Ensure
specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
n.
Provide
support during minor operations as required
o.
Ensure
all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
p.
Ensure
fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
q.
Ensure
clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in
accordance with the practice IPC policy
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where
appropriate
About us
IG Medical is situated in West Yorkshire with sites in Ilkley and Grassington. Our patient list is approximately 18,500.
Our clinical team includes 5 GP Partners, salaried GP's, 2 Advanced Clinical Practitioner and our nursing team consists of Practice Nurses, Health Care Assistants. All supported by our hardworking Managers, reception and administrative teams.
Employees of IG Medical are enrolled in Sovereign Healthcare and Perkbox.
Job description
Job responsibilities
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be
requested to:
a.
Participate
in practice audit as directed by the aduit lead
b.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c.
Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice
d.
Complete
opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
Act as mentor for the clinical staff as required
Job description
Job responsibilities
In
addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be
requested to:
a.
Participate
in practice audit as directed by the aduit lead
b.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c.
Support
and participate in shared learning within the practice
d.
Complete
opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
Act as mentor for the clinical staff as required
Person Specification
Personal Criteria
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Systmone user skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
Person Specification
Personal Criteria
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Systmone user skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
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.
