Job summary
Working under the
direct supervision of the Practice Nurse Team 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 patient care.
Main duties of the job
NHS health checks
Phlebotomy
BP
monitoring
ECG
taking & recording
Urinalysis
Spirometry
Chaperoning
duties
Processing
and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical
equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing
and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing
and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient
care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor
operations and vasectomies
Assisting
in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertaking
specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and
taught specifically in relation to that individual
Helping
to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Provide
lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the practice
Weight monitoring
Assisting
with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and
well-being
Assist
in practice audit, CQC compliance evidence and QOF recalls.
Flu
vaccinations for those eligible groups under a PSD.
Conduct
home visits for housebound patients.
About us
Irwell Medical Practice is a consistently high QOF & QF
achiever. In our last CQC inspection (2017), we were rated outstanding. Due to
staff development, we are looking for a nurse, ideally with experience in Chronic
Disease management; however, support and training will be given. We have a
great nursing team with a good skill mix in a supportive environment.
We are an established Training Practice with 6 Partners, 4
Salaried GPs, 3 Practice Nurses, 1 Nursing Associate, 1 Trainee Nurse Associate,
2 Healthcare Assistants, 3 Advanced Nurse Practitioners, and 1 Trainee Advanced
Clinical practitioner with a practice population of 14,700 and growing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse Team 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 patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
New patient health checks
Phlebotomy
BP monitoring
ECG taking & recording
Urinalysis
Spirometry
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations and vasectomies
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the practice
Weight monitoring
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Assist in practice audit, CQC compliance evidence and QOF recalls.
Flu vaccinations for those eligible groups under a PSD.
Conduct home visits for housebound patients.
1. Administration and professional responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
Ensure accurate and legible notes 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
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports
- Ensure all mandatory training is completed on an annual basis including; safeguarding, confidentiality, Equality + Diversity etc.
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
Assist in formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy
Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms.
To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign
2. Management of medical records
- Retrieve and re-file records as requested, ensuring that strict alphabetical order is adhered to
- Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc are filed in correct records
- Ensure records are kept neat and tidy and in good repair with all necessary information recorded correctly on the outer cover
3. Management of appointment system
- Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems including regular and incidental variations
- Book appointments and recalls ensuring sufficient information is recorded to enable retrieval of the medical record
- Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations to the Senior Receptionist
4. Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary:
Working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse Team 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 patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
New patient health checks
Phlebotomy
BP monitoring
ECG taking & recording
Urinalysis
Spirometry
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations and vasectomies
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the practice
Weight monitoring
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Assist in practice audit, CQC compliance evidence and QOF recalls.
Flu vaccinations for those eligible groups under a PSD.
Conduct home visits for housebound patients.
1. Administration and professional responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
Ensure accurate and legible notes 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
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports
- Ensure all mandatory training is completed on an annual basis including; safeguarding, confidentiality, Equality + Diversity etc.
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
Assist in formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy
Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms.
To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign
2. Management of medical records
- Retrieve and re-file records as requested, ensuring that strict alphabetical order is adhered to
- Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc are filed in correct records
- Ensure records are kept neat and tidy and in good repair with all necessary information recorded correctly on the outer cover
3. Management of appointment system
- Ensure total familiarity with all appointment systems including regular and incidental variations
- Book appointments and recalls ensuring sufficient information is recorded to enable retrieval of the medical record
- Monitor effectiveness of the system and report any problems or variations to the Senior Receptionist
4. Any other delegated duties considered appropriate to the post
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Completion of Care Certificate
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
- Completion of Care Certificate
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with patients
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP 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.
