Job summary
We are looking for an HCA to join our strong supportive team, delivering evidence-based,
high-quality care in a suburban setting. We are a training practice with 8,300
patients and have an excellent local reputation, resulting in our list size
continuing to grow. Our GPs and Nurses are actively supported by our friendly reception
and administrative team. We take pride in the quality of service we offer our
patients but also prioritise our team having a healthy work-life balance and
accommodating individual needs to keep ourselves healthy and happy too.
Main duties of the job
- Ensuring that the patient is
as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to the
collection of a blood sample
- Collection of sample(s) of
blood in accordance with training and procedures
- Ensuring samples are stored
in appropriate containers
- Accurate, legible labeling
of all samples to confirm patient identity
- Checking patient
identification against GP/|Nurse request and confirming with patient whenever
possible
- Recording collection of
blood sample in patient record in accordance with practice procedure
- Ensuring that samples are
despatched to the appropriate laboratories in a timely fashion
- Ensuring that anomalies are
reported to a senior member of staff
- Notifying the GP/Nurse of
any significant patient issues
- ECG recording
- Re-stocking of blood bottles
in consulting rooms
- Chaperoning duties
- Undertaking specific
clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught
specifically in relation to that individual
- Undertaking smoking
cessation clinics including assessment and follow-up of patients referred by
GP/Practice Nurse
-
Liaising with and assisting members of the
administrative team
About us
High performing, GMS, EMIS Web, Training Practice.
Well respected in the area
8900 patients (mixed demographic)
4 GP partners, 2 Salaried GP
Multidisciplinary team including a Physician
Associate, 3 experienced Nurses, , 2 Pharmacists, Social Prescriber and
Health Coach
Part of an effective and supportive primary care
network
Organised Practice Management team
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direct
supervision of the Practice Nurses and GPs and strictly in accordance with
specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible
for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as
the result of a direct referral from a GP or Practice Nurse; performing ECG recordings on patients referred from a GP; assessment and follow-up of patients
referred from a GP for smoking cessation.
NHS Health Checks, BP, 24hrs BP, B12injections, Flu Injections
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direct
supervision of the Practice Nurses and GPs and strictly in accordance with
specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible
for performing venepuncture to obtain blood samples from patients only as
the result of a direct referral from a GP or Practice Nurse; performing ECG recordings on patients referred from a GP; assessment and follow-up of patients
referred from a GP for smoking cessation.
NHS Health Checks, BP, 24hrs BP, B12injections, Flu Injections
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
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
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).