Job summary
Cannock Road Medical Practice & Essington Medical Centre has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic HCA to join our extensive friendly practice team.
We are seeking a team player with a flexible and committed attitude to work.
The HCA will assist in delivering treatment, preventative care, patient education and health promotion.
Main duties of the job
Working under direct supervision of the Lead nurse and GP's and within strict accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. The HCA will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery clinical care.
Duties are varied, including phlebotomy, ECG's, Injections (B12 / Influenza / Pneumonia etc), blood pressure checks, NHS Heath checks and other elements.
About us
We are a forward thinking and innovative practice based in Wolverhampton and Essington. We are a training practice who put the emphasis on team working in a friendly and supportive environment, with a true focus on work life balance and wellbeing.
Our team consisits of 5 GP's, 1 ANP, 1 Practice Nurse, 1 Clinical Paramedic, 1 HCA, numerous receptionists / adminstration staff and a team of additional role staff that work on a rota basis via our PCN.
We highly value our staff and are proud to encourage and support all in their professional development.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities: Working under direct supervision of the Lead nurse and GPs and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of clinical care.
1. Nursing
- New patient health checks
- BP monitoring
- 24 hour BP monitoring
- Urinalysis/pregnancy testing
- Phlebotomy
- NHS Health checks
- Administer vaccinations under PSD
- Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the Practice
- Weight monitoring
- Ensure specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed
- Restocking/maintenance of equipment and stock rotation
- Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms
- Assisting in minor surgery and sexual health clinics
- ECG recording
- Chaperoning duties
- Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
2. Administration and professional responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team
Ensure accurate of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes
Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice
Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required
Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms
To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign
Ordering and display of Health Promotion materials
- Working to the protocols and procedures of the practice
- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance
Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities: Working under direct supervision of the Lead nurse and GPs and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of clinical care.
1. Nursing
- New patient health checks
- BP monitoring
- 24 hour BP monitoring
- Urinalysis/pregnancy testing
- Phlebotomy
- NHS Health checks
- Administer vaccinations under PSD
- Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the Practice
- Weight monitoring
- Ensure specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed
- Restocking/maintenance of equipment and stock rotation
- Restocking of clinical areas and consulting rooms
- Assisting in minor surgery and sexual health clinics
- ECG recording
- Chaperoning duties
- Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
2. Administration and professional responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the Practice team
Ensure accurate of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes
Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the Practice
Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required
Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms
To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign
Ordering and display of Health Promotion materials
- Working to the protocols and procedures of the practice
- Taking responsibility for own development, learning and performance
Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * General education to GCSE level or equivalent
- * Care certificate or willing to work towards
- * NVQ level 3 in care
Desirable
- Care certificate or NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- * Experience of working in primary care with good organisational skills
- with the ability to prioritise workload.
- * Experience of using computers with good keyboard skills.
Desirable
- * Healthcare qualification and experience
- * Experience of working in General Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- * General education to GCSE level or equivalent
- * Care certificate or willing to work towards
- * NVQ level 3 in care
Desirable
- Care certificate or NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- * Experience of working in primary care with good organisational skills
- with the ability to prioritise workload.
- * Experience of using computers with good keyboard skills.
Desirable
- * Healthcare qualification and experience
- * 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.