Job summary
The
post holder will be part of the nursing team and will work alongside the
Practice Nursing Team, liaising closing with the Nurse Manager to deliver
healthcare support to the patients of Trafalgar Medical Group Practice.
The
HCA will undertake general treatment room duties like new patient health
checks, urinalysis, ECG recording, chaperoning patients, maintaining hygiene
standards, maintenance of equipment and the recording of refrigerator
temperature on a daily basis, ordering of stock and re-stocking GPs and
Nurses treatment rooms. The HCA will
also be responsible for documenting his/her patient consultations on SystmOne.
He/she will maintain patient
confidentiality and will work under the direct supervision of the Nurse Manager
and within Practice Guidelines and Protocols at all times.
Main duties of the job
To
act in such a manner as to support the client/patient at all times and be
mindful of the need to reduce anxiety for the client/patient.
To
provide a phlebotomy service for patients.
To
conduct New Patient Medicals for newly registered patients to the practice
To
undertake appropriate clinical work in support of QOF
To
undertake ear irrigation in accordance with local policy
To
be responsible for the re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining a
stock rotation system.
To
assist in restocking clinical area with supplies and health promotion materials
as agreed with GPs/Nursing Team and to restock rooms as appropriate.
To
assist in general nursing duties, under the supervision of the Practice Nursing
Team, i.e. Urine testing, weight/height, blood pressure measurements, ECG
recording, spirometry, peak flow measurements, smoking cessation advice and any
other duties that may be assigned as necessary.
To
ensure that drug/vaccine refrigerators are at the correct temperature on a
daily basis and maintain the Vaccine Cold Chain documented record according
to Practice Guidelines, in the absence of designated Nurse.
To
act as a chaperone as required to GPs and Practice Nurses.
To
participate in the induction programme of staff new to the practice
To
receive and document telephone messages as and when necessary and communicate
to other members of the clinical team as appropriate.
About us
The
Trafalgar Medical Group
Practice is a 27,500 patient list, 7 GP Partner Practice situated in the heart
of Southsea. The
Practice operates across 2 sites. The Practice is also the lead Practice
for the Portsmouth South Coast Primary Care Network.
This is an exciting opportunity and time to join the nursing team in a forward thinking, developing, busy, and diverse GP Practice. This is an established training Practice and we are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and motivated Heath Care Assistant who can integrate well and who has skills to offer which can benefit our patients.
Previous experience within Primary Care would be desirable, but we will also consider applications from HCAs whose background will also provide suitable experience and qualifications
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Duties
To
act in such a manner as to support the client/patient at all times and be
mindful of the need to reduce anxiety for the client/patient.
To
provide a phlebotomy service for patients.
To
conduct New Patient Medicals for newly registered patients to the practice
To
undertake appropriate clinical work in support of QOF
To
undertake ear irrigation in accordance with local policy
To
be responsible for the re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining a
stock rotation system.
To
assist in restocking clinical area with supplies and health promotion materials
as agreed with GPs/Nursing Team and to restock rooms as appropriate.
To
assist in general nursing duties, under the supervision of the Practice Nursing
Team, i.e. Urine testing, weight/height, blood pressure measurements, ECG
recording, spirometry, peak flow measurements, smoking cessation advice and any
other duties that may be assigned as necessary.
To
ensure that drug/vaccine refrigerators are at the correct temperature on a
daily basis and maintain the Vaccine Cold Chain documented record according
to Practice Guidelines, in the absence of designated Nurse.
To
act as a chaperone as required to GPs and Practice Nurses.
To
participate in the induction programme of staff new to the practice
To
receive and document telephone messages as and when necessary and communicate
to other members of the clinical team as appropriate.
To
maintain health information notice board in line with national/local health
promotion campaigns.
To
undertake appropriate formal training as required by the Practice.
General
Duties
To
function as an integral part of the Primary Health Care Team.
To
attend relevant clinical meetings as required.
To
have knowledge of and act at all times within the boundaries of Health and
Safety legislation and Data Protection acts.
To
report immediately to a member of the clinical staff or the Operations Manager
any acts of omission or error to safeguard the interest of the patient.
Professional
Development
To
participate in an annual individual performance review
To
maintain a professional development plan and submit annually
To
maintain own clinical development through periods of study as agreed within the
contract of employment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical
Duties
To
act in such a manner as to support the client/patient at all times and be
mindful of the need to reduce anxiety for the client/patient.
To
provide a phlebotomy service for patients.
To
conduct New Patient Medicals for newly registered patients to the practice
To
undertake appropriate clinical work in support of QOF
To
undertake ear irrigation in accordance with local policy
To
be responsible for the re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining a
stock rotation system.
To
assist in restocking clinical area with supplies and health promotion materials
as agreed with GPs/Nursing Team and to restock rooms as appropriate.
To
assist in general nursing duties, under the supervision of the Practice Nursing
Team, i.e. Urine testing, weight/height, blood pressure measurements, ECG
recording, spirometry, peak flow measurements, smoking cessation advice and any
other duties that may be assigned as necessary.
To
ensure that drug/vaccine refrigerators are at the correct temperature on a
daily basis and maintain the Vaccine Cold Chain documented record according
to Practice Guidelines, in the absence of designated Nurse.
To
act as a chaperone as required to GPs and Practice Nurses.
To
participate in the induction programme of staff new to the practice
To
receive and document telephone messages as and when necessary and communicate
to other members of the clinical team as appropriate.
To
maintain health information notice board in line with national/local health
promotion campaigns.
To
undertake appropriate formal training as required by the Practice.
General
Duties
To
function as an integral part of the Primary Health Care Team.
To
attend relevant clinical meetings as required.
To
have knowledge of and act at all times within the boundaries of Health and
Safety legislation and Data Protection acts.
To
report immediately to a member of the clinical staff or the Operations Manager
any acts of omission or error to safeguard the interest of the patient.
Professional
Development
To
participate in an annual individual performance review
To
maintain a professional development plan and submit annually
To
maintain own clinical development through periods of study as agreed within the
contract of employment.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience in GP Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience in 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.
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).