Job summary
We are looking for
staff to join our vibrant nursing team.
You will be working within a large clinical team with an excellent
clinical and administrative support structure.
You will need to be a team player, who enjoys working on a variety of
sites over the working week. The Practice
has four sites and the applicant will need a clean driving licence and access
to a vehicle to get around the four sites.
The role is varied and interesting and will appeal to someone with a
keen interest in working with a large, multi-skilled, supportive organisation
Main duties of the job
To
assist medical personnel in the care of practice patients to include treatment,
preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include
some administrative duties.
About us
Carn to Coast Health Centres is an 11-Partner
Cornish GP Practice serving over 30,000 patients. We have a main surgery in
Pool and branch surgeries in Illogan, Camborne and St Day.
Our Practice has historically been at the forefront
in establishing a highly skill-mixed approach which includes includes paramedics, mental health staff, clinical pharmacists and technicians,
care co-ordination and physiotherapy, all supported by a substantial
administrative team, whose role includes processing clinical correspondence and
workflow (through Docman).
Our catchment is broad with urban, rural and
semi-rural elements including areas of deprivation which we seek to engage as
part of a programme of population health management so that continuity of care
is assured where it is most needed.
Notwithstanding the relatively large size of the
practice, our ethos remains friendly, supportive and very informal in style. We
look to everyone to make a contribution and be heard and are always looking at
ways to improve and provide scope for advancement at all levels. (Our
partnership already includes three partners who are not doctors.) We have
regular team meetings and have a strong emphasis on teamwork across the
organisation, regardless of role and seniority. We are confident that the innovative model we have
developed and continue to refine is well suited to meet those challenges going
forward and to embrace the increasing role of primary care networks within the
system.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose of the Role
- To
assist medical personnel in the care of practice patients to include treatment,
preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include
some administrative duties.
- To
act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and
other members of the primary health care team
- To
act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and
other members of the primary health care team
- To
maintain a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in
training to the attention of the nursing team leader so these can be addressed.
- To
act in a professional manner at all times and adhere to practice policies,
protocols and guidelines.
Principal
Duties & Responsibilities
Nursing
- BP and ECG monitoring and recording
including 24 hour
- Urinalysis
- Phlebotomy
- Recording
of fridge temperatures
- Perform
other routine laboratory tests
- Prepare
patients for examinations
- Assist
other clinical members when necessary
- Weight
monitoring when requested
- Ensure
clinical waste/sharps bins collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the Clinical Team Manager
- Assist
with Minor ops and Contraception clinics when trained to do so
- Administer
IM injections for Flu and B12 under patient specific directive
Administration
- Participate
in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
- Ensure
accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded on the patients
notes & clinical computer is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
- Ensure
appropriate codes are entered accurately, reporting any problems to the
Systems Manager
- Attend
and participate in practice meetings as required
- Restocking
and maintenance of clinical areas; ordering as directed/delegated.
- Administration
and Processing of INR
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Purpose of the Role
- To
assist medical personnel in the care of practice patients to include treatment,
preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include
some administrative duties.
- To
act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and
other members of the primary health care team
- To
act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and
other members of the primary health care team
- To
maintain a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in
training to the attention of the nursing team leader so these can be addressed.
- To
act in a professional manner at all times and adhere to practice policies,
protocols and guidelines.
Principal
Duties & Responsibilities
Nursing
- BP and ECG monitoring and recording
including 24 hour
- Urinalysis
- Phlebotomy
- Recording
of fridge temperatures
- Perform
other routine laboratory tests
- Prepare
patients for examinations
- Assist
other clinical members when necessary
- Weight
monitoring when requested
- Ensure
clinical waste/sharps bins collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the Clinical Team Manager
- Assist
with Minor ops and Contraception clinics when trained to do so
- Administer
IM injections for Flu and B12 under patient specific directive
Administration
- Participate
in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
- Ensure
accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded on the patients
notes & clinical computer is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
- Ensure
appropriate codes are entered accurately, reporting any problems to the
Systems Manager
- Attend
and participate in practice meetings as required
- Restocking
and maintenance of clinical areas; ordering as directed/delegated.
- Administration
and Processing of INR
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE pass in Maths and English
- Clean driving licence
Desirable
- NVQ2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of taking manual BPs
- Qualified to administer IM injections
- Experience of undertaking ECGs.
- Venepuncture
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice or healthcare setting
- Experience working with vulnerable patients
- Administration and processing of INR
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training.
Disposition/Adjustment/Attitude
Essential
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Time management
- Ability to work flexible hours including evening and occasional weekends
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner but also part of a wider team
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE pass in Maths and English
- Clean driving licence
Desirable
- NVQ2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of taking manual BPs
- Qualified to administer IM injections
- Experience of undertaking ECGs.
- Venepuncture
Experience
Desirable
- Experience of working in General Practice or healthcare setting
- Experience working with vulnerable patients
- Administration and processing of INR
Training
Essential
- Willingness to undertake further training.
Disposition/Adjustment/Attitude
Essential
- Excellent inter-personal skills
- Time management
- Ability to work flexible hours including evening and occasional weekends
- Ability to work as an autonomous practitioner but also part of a wider team
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.
