HCA / Receptionist

The Medical Centre

The closing date is 28 November 2024

Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, friendly and approachable person who is able to use there initiative.

The ideal person will be someone that will go the extra mile for the patient and support the team. They should have the skills in place to work with us in general practice along side our practice nurse and be able to work independently supporting a variety of clinics and clinical services. This vacancy would involve 2 clinical sessions per week, either mornings or afternoons and working in reception over 4 mornings (8:00-1:30) /afternoons (1:30-6:30)

Main duties of the job

To perform Blood pressure checks
To carry out NHS Health Checks and ECG's
Administer seasonal Influenza vaccines
Administer B12/Pneumococcal/shingles Injections under a Patient Specific Direction (PSD)
Collecting and recording of specimens prior to dispatch by courier as required
To carry out simple dressing changes utilising aseptic technique according to the Practice Nurses management plan
Removal of Sutures, clips and staples
Urine tests
Alcohol consumption recording, brief intervention or sign posting
Stock control and ordering
Chaperoning duties
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
To contribute to screening /contacting patients to meet QOF requirements and Enhanced Service outcomes

Attending training courses as directed/when required

About us

The Medical Centre is a purpose built building and is a friendly family practice situated in South Ruislip.

The team includes 2 GP Partners, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 Practice Manager, 7 admin/Receptionists.

Date posted

07 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1903-24-0006

Job locations

69 Queens Walk

South Ruislip

Middlesex

HA4 0NT

Job description

Job responsibilities

Health Care Assistant Job Description

Job Title: Health Care Assistant

Responsible to: Practice Nurse and Doctors for specific clinics - clinically

Practice Manager administratively

Accountable to: The Partners

Job Summary: To provide clinical support to the Practice Nurses.

Main Duties

To perform Blood pressure checks
To carry out NHS Health Checks and ECG's
Administer seasonal Influenza vaccines
Administer B12/Pneumococcal/shingles Injections under a Patient Specific Direction (PSD)
Collecting and recording of specimens prior to dispatch by courier as required
To carry out simple dressing changes utilising aseptic technique according to the Practice Nurses management plan
Removal of Sutures, clips and staples
Urine tests
Alcohol consumption recording, brief intervention or sign posting
Stock control and ordering
Chaperoning duties
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
To contribute to screening /contacting patients to meet QOF requirements and Enhanced Service outcomes

Attending training courses as directed/when required

Job description

Job responsibilities

Health Care Assistant Job Description

Job Title: Health Care Assistant

Responsible to: Practice Nurse and Doctors for specific clinics - clinically

Practice Manager administratively

Accountable to: The Partners

Job Summary: To provide clinical support to the Practice Nurses.

Main Duties

To perform Blood pressure checks
To carry out NHS Health Checks and ECG's
Administer seasonal Influenza vaccines
Administer B12/Pneumococcal/shingles Injections under a Patient Specific Direction (PSD)
Collecting and recording of specimens prior to dispatch by courier as required
To carry out simple dressing changes utilising aseptic technique according to the Practice Nurses management plan
Removal of Sutures, clips and staples
Urine tests
Alcohol consumption recording, brief intervention or sign posting
Stock control and ordering
Chaperoning duties
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
To contribute to screening /contacting patients to meet QOF requirements and Enhanced Service outcomes

Attending training courses as directed/when required

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Qualified to NCQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

Qualified in Phlebotomy
ECG's
And Previous gp practice experience an advantage

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Qualified to NCQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Desirable

Qualified in Phlebotomy
ECG's
And Previous gp practice experience an advantage

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Medical Centre

Address

69 Queens Walk

South Ruislip

Middlesex

HA4 0NT

Employer's website

https://themedicalcentreruislip.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Medical Centre

Address

69 Queens Walk

South Ruislip

Middlesex

HA4 0NT

Employer's website

https://themedicalcentreruislip.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Debbie Lyford

Debbie.lyford@nhs.net

Date posted

07 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1903-24-0006

Job locations

69 Queens Walk

South Ruislip

Middlesex

HA4 0NT

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