Job summary
To provide nursing support to Nurses, Nurse Associate andGeneral
Practitioners to ensure the efficient and effective provision of the full range
of nursing services to the patients of the Practice. Chaperone, prepare
treatment rooms and treatment room equipment. Work in accordance to
national and local guidelines and standards. Keep up to date in practice by
engaging with training offered in house or by other agencies.
Perform procedures i.e. venepuncture, blood pressure, height,
weight, calculate BMI, injections, ECG, spirometry, blood sugar levels and foot
checks. HCAs must also hold a clean full driving licence and access to a car in
order to undertake home visits.
Assist in the administration of child health information.
The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage
prior to disposal. The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment
and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use. Ensure adequate
infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms. All
procedures to be performed in keeping with infection control guidelines.
Perform infection control audits.
Liaise with other members of the surgery team and other agencies
providing clinical care and support to patients within the local area.
Main duties of the job
The
checking and recording of medical supplies on delivery.
To monitor the loan of medical equipment to patients i.e.
blood pressure monitors
Use of the Practice Clinical System for patient searches for
clinics and patient recall. Adhere to Information Governance Regulations.
Maintain equipment in good condition ensuring standard procedures
such as calibration is completed.
Ensure adequate stock levels in treatment rooms,
fridges and cupboards.
Provide and help to manage a caring, empathic and professional
treatment service to the patients and practice team.
In the course of seeking treatment, patients
entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to
their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to
expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately
In the performance of the duties outlined in
this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential
information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other
healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the
practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to
be regarded as confidential
Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from GPs/Managers.
About us
We are a large, training practice with over 20,000 patients and 45 staff members. We strongly believe in helping our staff be the best they can be. We will help you grow and support you professionally with in-house teaching and regular feedback. We will fund suitable training courses to assist with your development - with 50% of our staff currently taking part in training courses.
Staff welfare is important. We pride ourselves on team building and providing a happy work environment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health & safety
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The post-holder will adhere to health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice
Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):
Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage, and transport arrangements
Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness, and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed.
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection.
Equality and diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues by:
Personal/Professional development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
Contribution to the implementation of services:
The post-holder will:
This job description is an outline of the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. The job may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the service. Any changes will be made after discussion with the post holder and be supported with appropriate education and training.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Health & safety
-
The post-holder will adhere to health and safety and infection control as defined in the practice Health & Safety policy, the practice Health & Safety manual, and the practice
Infection Control policy and published procedures. This will include (but will not be limited to):
Responsible for the correct and safe management of the specimens process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct and clean containers, storage, and transport arrangements
Active observation of current working practices across the practice in relation to infection control, cleanliness, and related activities, ensuring that procedures are followed.
Using appropriate infection control procedures, maintaining work areas in a tidy, clean and sterile, and safe way, free from hazards. Initiation of remedial / corrective action where needed or escalation to responsible management
Waste management including collection, handling, segregation, container management, storage and collection.
Equality and diversity
The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues by:
Personal/Professional development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, such training to include: Participation in an annual individual performance review, including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development
Quality:
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:
Contribution to the implementation of services:
The post-holder will:
This job description is an outline of the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. The job may change over time to reflect the changing needs of the service. Any changes will be made after discussion with the post holder and be supported with appropriate education and training.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health Care Assistant Certificate
- Phlebotomy
- ECGs
- Injections e.g: B12, shingles
Skills
Essential
- IT Skills - the ability to work on multiple systems
Experience
Desirable
- General Practice experience.
- A DBS check will be required - practice can provide.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Health Care Assistant Certificate
- Phlebotomy
- ECGs
- Injections e.g: B12, shingles
Skills
Essential
- IT Skills - the ability to work on multiple systems
Experience
Desirable
- General Practice experience.
- A DBS check will be required - practice can provide.
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.
