Job summary
An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, patient focused individual. We are looking for a Junior Health Care Assistant to join our expanding nursing team, in a friendly but busy practice located in our rural, yet modern practice. This is a new post and you will join an existing team comprising of 2 Practice Nurses, Senior Healthcare Assistant and Phlebotomist. The post is being advertised at 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
If your philosophy is to provide the best care possible for your patients and want to make a difference then read on!
Main duties of the job
Duties are varied and include general nursing tasks such as new patient health checks, NHS health checks, urine analysis, ECGs BP readings, chaperoning and taking blood as well as
ordering medical supplies and re-stocking consulting rooms. You will also
assist in Women's Health Clinics and Minor Ops clinics.
For full details please see the attached job description and person specification.
About us
We are a friendly, busy, GP led Practice situated in a delightful village just off the A1. We are fortunate enough to enjoy easy access to Newark, Grantham, Nottingham and Lincoln and have some excellent local facilities including schools and transport links to London nearby.
Our team consists of 3 Partners, 3 Salaried GPs, 2 Practice Nurses, an HCA, a Phlebotomist, Care Coordinator, MSK Practitioner and Clinical Pharmacists. They are supported by a dedicated team of Senior Management, Reception, Admin and Dispensary staff. Working together we strive to provide our local community with the highest level of patient centred care which is at the heart of everything we do.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the practice nursing team with health promotion programmes
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Undertake NHS Health checks as required
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- Venepuncture
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Ensure specimens are tested where necessary, recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Undertake D-Dimer testing as required as well as quarterly NEQAS quality checks
- Provide support during minor operations clinics as required
- Provide support during Womens Health clinics as required
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
- Ensure fridge checks are undertaken in accordance with the duty rota
- 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
- Carry out basic Enhanced Services/QOF searches for invitation purposes
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the post holder may be required to:
- Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support the practice nursing team with health promotion programmes
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Undertake NHS Health checks as required
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- Venepuncture
- Carry out ECGs as requested
- Ensure specimens are tested where necessary, recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Undertake D-Dimer testing as required as well as quarterly NEQAS quality checks
- Provide support during minor operations clinics as required
- Provide support during Womens Health clinics as required
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
- Ensure fridge checks are undertaken in accordance with the duty rota
- 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
- Carry out basic Enhanced Services/QOF searches for invitation purposes
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the post holder may be required to:
- Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3)
Desirable
- Phlebotomy certification
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate (as per CQC Nigels Surgery No 57
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- NHS Healthchecks
Desirable
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
Personal Qualities
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
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3)
Desirable
- Phlebotomy certification
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate (as per CQC Nigels Surgery No 57
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- NHS Healthchecks
Desirable
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS / Systmone / Vision user skills
Personal Qualities
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
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
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.