Job summary
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services , working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of the practice to the entitled patient population. The Healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Main duties of the job
Undertake new patient health checks
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure,temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately.
Facilitate routine and 24 hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
When trained undertake venepuncture. When trained administer flu vaccinations. When trained carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice nurse
Carry out ECG's as requested
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
About us
Wearside Medical Practice is a friendly practice situated in Pallion Health centre , adjacent to Sunderland Hospital
We care for 8200 patients and are supported by a 2 GP partners, 4 GPs, 3 ANP's , 2 Practice Nurses, and a full compliment of administrative staff. We are a high achiever of QOF and our last CQC inspection we were rated good.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services , working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of the practice to the entitled patient population. The Healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care , health promotion and patient education .
Main duties of the job
Undertake new patient health checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure,temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately. Facilitate routine and 24 hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks,undertake venepunctureas directed, and act as a chaperone as required. When trained administer flu vacinations. When trained carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice nurse Carry out ECG's as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IC policy
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services , working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of the practice to the entitled patient population. The Healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care , health promotion and patient education .
Main duties of the job
Undertake new patient health checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure,temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately. Facilitate routine and 24 hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks,undertake venepunctureas directed, and act as a chaperone as required. When trained administer flu vacinations. When trained carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice nurse Carry out ECG's as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IC policy
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health care qualification (level 3 or 4)
- Phelbotomy certification
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Desirable
- Ear syringing certification
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health care qualification (level 3 or 4)
- Phelbotomy certification
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Desirable
- Ear syringing 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.
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).