Job summary
An
experienced General Practice Health Care Assistant/Nursing Assistant/Newly
qualified Nurseis required to work at Tudor Practice Stockland Green GP
practice, Stockland Green Medical Centre in Erdington. Candidate should have
a minimum NVQ level 3 certificates or equivalent in GP practice health care
The ideal candidate should have previous experience
inPhlebotomy, Blood Pressures, ECG, ABPM, Dressings, and Basic Assessment
for chronic disease management, New Patient Health Checks, Health
promotion/screening and health education work among other skills
Candidates should also be able to follow instructions and procedures,
have good communication skills including listening, organisation skills and
also observational skills
Excellent
facilities and you will work in a supportive and learning environment.
Candidate
should be reliable, punctual, trustworthy and be able to work as part of a team
and independently.
The
practice uses TPP System 1 clinical system and should also be competent in
using Excel and Word.
Hours
negotiable part-time for a fixed term until March 2026
Salary
negotiable dependant on experience
Main duties of the job
The HCA works within the organisation
and supports the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of
clinical and administrative services. This role involves working as part of the
practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of
practice to the entitled patient population.
Having completed the Care
Certificate or equivalent qualification, the HCA will deliver and assist
clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health
promotion, long-term condition management and patient education while also
supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.
The HCA will work under the supervision of a
registered clinician while developing competencies in community-based care.
About us
Tudor
Practice Stockland Green is a LTD company holding a GMS Contract so not your
normal Partnership Model, we have shareholders and directors, who work at the
practice.
We
are a friendly, highly motivated and well organised practice. We work well
as a team caring for 7400 patients and are proactive to their needs. We
are innovative in the use of IT, and we use TPP, and AccuRX
We
are dedicated to patient care and a positive patient experience. We offer
a wide range of enhanced services.
In addition, we have a multidisciplinary
clinical team which includes , Salaried GPs, Practice Nurses, GP
Assistants, Clinical Pharmacistand Midwives. We are also supported by the GOSK Primary Care Network
Social Prescribers,Working in a new purpose built health centre with
good access to community services
Working in a new purpose built health centre with
good access to community services
Experience of QOF, ESO (BHAM), Clinical letters including read-coding, and identifying
QOF
Informal visits and
contact welcome
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities . There may be, on occasion, or a requirement to carry out
other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing
levels.
a. Undertaking new patient
health checks
b.
Providing
support to GPs by taking patient history and baseline observations prior to the
patient seeing the GP
c.
Carrying
out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature,
pulse rate, recording all findings accurately
d.
Facilitating
routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e.
Carrying
out BMI checks as directed
f. all vaccinations i.e. B12, Flu, Pneumo, RSV, Shingles
g.
Acting
as a chaperone as required
h. Phlebotomy including LTBI
i.
Conducting
ECGs as requested
j.
Signposting
some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical pharmacist, practice
nurse
k.
Extracting
all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as
required and adding these to patient notes
l.
Supporting
practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests
and follow up appointments.
m. Explaining
treatment procedures to patients
n.
Supporting
GP(s) in liaising with external agencies such as helping to arrange patient
admission while the GP(s) continue with the consultation.
o.
wound care
p.
Undertaking
all mandatory training and induction programmes
q.
Attending
a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 6 months. Once a performance/training
objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that
new objectives can be agreed
r.
Contributing
to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care,
including opportunistic health promotional programmes
s.
Maintaining
a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the HCA/GP assistant/newly qualified may be requested to:
a.
Demonstrate
the ownership of responsibility for personal development, learning and
performance
b.
Demonstrate
performance of skills and activities to others undertaking similar work
c.
Attend
relevant annual updates and shared practice learning
d.
Participate
in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
e.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
f.
Support
and participate in shared learning throughout the PCN
g.
Undertake
any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role,
ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner
Duties may vary from time to time without
changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities . There may be, on occasion, or a requirement to carry out
other tasks. This will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing
levels.
a. Undertaking new patient
health checks
b.
Providing
support to GPs by taking patient history and baseline observations prior to the
patient seeing the GP
c.
Carrying
out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature,
pulse rate, recording all findings accurately
d.
Facilitating
routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e.
Carrying
out BMI checks as directed
f. all vaccinations i.e. B12, Flu, Pneumo, RSV, Shingles
g.
Acting
as a chaperone as required
h. Phlebotomy including LTBI
i.
Conducting
ECGs as requested
j.
Signposting
some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical pharmacist, practice
nurse
k.
Extracting
all the required information from clinical letters, applying medical codes as
required and adding these to patient notes
l.
Supporting
practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests
and follow up appointments.
m. Explaining
treatment procedures to patients
n.
Supporting
GP(s) in liaising with external agencies such as helping to arrange patient
admission while the GP(s) continue with the consultation.
o.
wound care
p.
Undertaking
all mandatory training and induction programmes
q.
Attending
a formal appraisal with their manager at least every 6 months. Once a performance/training
objective has been set, progress will be reviewed on a regular basis so that
new objectives can be agreed
r.
Contributing
to public health campaigns (e.g., flu clinics) through advice or direct care,
including opportunistic health promotional programmes
s.
Maintaining
a clean, tidy and effective working area at all times
In addition to the primary responsibilities,
the HCA/GP assistant/newly qualified may be requested to:
a.
Demonstrate
the ownership of responsibility for personal development, learning and
performance
b.
Demonstrate
performance of skills and activities to others undertaking similar work
c.
Attend
relevant annual updates and shared practice learning
d.
Participate
in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
e.
Participate
in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
f.
Support
and participate in shared learning throughout the PCN
g.
Undertake
any tasks consistent with the level of the post and the scope of the role,
ensuring that work is delivered in a timely and effective manner
Duties may vary from time to time without
changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Clinical knowledge and skills
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Vaccination 2 day certificate and updates
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Skill and Personal Qualities
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
- AccuRX
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- 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
- Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health clearance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Clinical knowledge and skills
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Vaccination 2 day certificate and updates
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Skill and Personal Qualities
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
- AccuRX
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- 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
- Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination 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.
