Health Care Assistant/ Nursing Associate

Tudor Medical Group

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Job summary

Tudor Medical Group is a GP Practice located in Wolverhampton serving approximately 22000 patients over 4 branches, all within close proximity.

We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant(HCA)/ Nursing Associate(NA) to join our expanding team. There is opportunity for a HCA/NA to start immediately on a permanent contract (hours negotiable) but with previous GP Practice experience is essential.

There is a well developed Nursing team to work with comprising of Clinical Nurse Lead, Practice Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Community Nurse, Diabetes Nurse Specialist and x2 HCAs. We also have allied health professionals comprising of 4 Physician Associates, 1 Pharmacy Practitioner, 1 Clinical Pharmacist and 2 Pharmacy Technicians. Theses teams are supported by General Practitioners and an experienced Administrative team. A streamlined proactive approach to daily work makes the workload manageable and enjoyable. Systems used include EMIS Web, Docman,ICE Lexacom, AccuRx. Staff are encouraged to engage in training relevant to the post after discussion with the Nurse Lead.

Main duties of the job

The Health Care Assistant/ Nurse Associate will support the nursing and clinical team. The role will require the post holder to run their own clinics ensuring the appropriate guidelines and templates are followed. Measuring and recording physiological measurements in routine presentations and assisting in managing long term conditions including phlebotomy. Assist Doctors during minor surgery (more details in document attached). The post involves a mixture of appointments including face to face, telephone video, online consultation and home visits.

The HCA/NA will contribute to administrative duties within General Practice including actioning of Clinical correspondence, EMIS tasks, IPC audits and stock taking

Training will be provided in these areas where needed but existing experience is beneficial.

About us

Tudor Medical Group is an enjoyable place of work. There are circa 50 members of staff who have a broad experience of primary care, friendly and supportive. We truly believe work should be enjoyable, fun and rewarding. The patient demographics served are diverse and the services we provide are well appreciated.

The HCA will have access to a supervising Practice Nurse or General Practitioner for clinicial support and advice. All staff work across all 4 sites adding variety to the role. All sites are in close proximity to the centre of Wolverhampton.

Date posted

28 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3694-23-0004

Job locations

Tudor Medical Centre, 1 Tudor Road

Heathtown

Wolverhampton

West Midlands

WV10 0LS


Medical Centre

Leicester Street

Wolverhampton

WV60PS


Medical Centre

130 Owen Road

Wolverhampton

WV30AJ


Doctors Surgery

67 Wellington Road

Bilston

West Midlands

WV146AQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Health Care Assistant will play a major role in supporting the practice with chronic disease management as per QoF guidelines, administer vaccines like Influenza, Shingles, Vitamin B12,Pneumococcal etc. and strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs.

Please read attached Job Description document for details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Health Care Assistant will play a major role in supporting the practice with chronic disease management as per QoF guidelines, administer vaccines like Influenza, Shingles, Vitamin B12,Pneumococcal etc. and strive to improve standards of care and be involved in identifying practice population needs.

Please read attached Job Description document for details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills
  • Basic computer experience
  • Willingness to undertake an NVQ or an equivalent qualification

Desirable

  • Understands issues regarding accountability and delegation. Please find attached document for further details.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice previously with patients with Long term conditions is preferred

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice previously is preferred
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Basic literacy and numeracy skills
  • Basic computer experience
  • Willingness to undertake an NVQ or an equivalent qualification

Desirable

  • Understands issues regarding accountability and delegation. Please find attached document for further details.

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice previously with patients with Long term conditions is preferred

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice previously is preferred

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Tudor Medical Group

Address

Tudor Medical Centre, 1 Tudor Road

Heathtown

Wolverhampton

West Midlands

WV10 0LS


Employer's website

https://www.tudormedicalcentre.com (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Tudor Medical Group

Address

Tudor Medical Centre, 1 Tudor Road

Heathtown

Wolverhampton

West Midlands

WV10 0LS


Employer's website

https://www.tudormedicalcentre.com (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Clinical Nurse Lead

Zoe Bird

zoe.bird@nhs.net

+441902384999

Date posted

28 November 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A3694-23-0004

Job locations

Tudor Medical Centre, 1 Tudor Road

Heathtown

Wolverhampton

West Midlands

WV10 0LS


Medical Centre

Leicester Street

Wolverhampton

WV60PS


Medical Centre

130 Owen Road

Wolverhampton

WV30AJ


Doctors Surgery

67 Wellington Road

Bilston

West Midlands

WV146AQ


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