Job summary
Granville House Medical Centre are looking to expand and have an opening for an experienced part-time Health Care Assistant to join the team, working 16 hours a week over 3 days.
This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated team player who is willing to develop the role within our nursing team.
Working independently and collaboratively with our clinicians, and strictly in accordance with practice guidelines and protocols you will assist in the provision and delivery of excellent patient care.
If you are passionate about patient care and are looking to join a friendly, hard working team, we would love to hear from you !
Previous applicants need not apply.
Main duties of the job
With a holistic approach, the successful candidate will work within the practice nursing team to ensure the efficient and effective provision of nursing services to our patient population.
It is essential that the post holder has excellent communication skills and a patient centred approach.
You will be heavily involved in the long-term management of our patients with varying needs and will have a proactive role in providing treatment, education, preventative care and health promotion.
Regular hours will include a regular extended access clinic outside of core hours, so flexibility is required.
About us
Granville House Medical Centre is well established training GP
practice located in Adlington.
Serving 8100 patients, our team is made up of 3 full time GP Partners, 2 x Salaried GP's and an experienced nursing and administration team who care about the well-being of each patient and work together to create a positive and supportive practice environment for both patients and team members.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities include
Phlebotomy.
Blood Pressure monitoring/Hypertension reviews.
ECG recording.
New patient and NHS health checks.
Vaccinations including flu and administering B12 injections.
Infection control and equipment management.
Vaccine cold chain storage, monitoring, recording and stock control.
Contribute to QOF, Quality Contract and other Enhanced Services.
Urinalysis and the preparation of specimen.
Gathering lifestyle data from patients to ensure accurate record keeping along with educating or signposting to external sources to promote health and wellbeing.
Follow clinical and practice protocols and work within competence.
Assist in ensuring Health & Safety policies and procedures are followed.
Administrative responsibilities include
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
Assist with the collection and collation of data relating to population health and well-being.
Assist with seasonal programmes as requested.
Additional ad-hoc tasks as required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities include
Phlebotomy.
Blood Pressure monitoring/Hypertension reviews.
ECG recording.
New patient and NHS health checks.
Vaccinations including flu and administering B12 injections.
Infection control and equipment management.
Vaccine cold chain storage, monitoring, recording and stock control.
Contribute to QOF, Quality Contract and other Enhanced Services.
Urinalysis and the preparation of specimen.
Gathering lifestyle data from patients to ensure accurate record keeping along with educating or signposting to external sources to promote health and wellbeing.
Follow clinical and practice protocols and work within competence.
Assist in ensuring Health & Safety policies and procedures are followed.
Administrative responsibilities include
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required.
Assist with the collection and collation of data relating to population health and well-being.
Assist with seasonal programmes as requested.
Additional ad-hoc tasks as required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing or HCA team
- Clinical Experience:
- NHS Health checks.
- Vaccinations
- ECG
- BP check/ BP monitoring
- Height/weight monitoring
- New patient health checks in accordance with the practice procedure
- Vaccinations (under instruction of clinician).
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP surgery
- Knowledge of EMIS web
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Health Care Assistance Certificates
- HCA skills and competency in ECG, NHS Health Check, vaccinations and working with patients with long term conditions.
Desirable
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing or HCA team
- Clinical Experience:
- NHS Health checks.
- Vaccinations
- ECG
- BP check/ BP monitoring
- Height/weight monitoring
- New patient health checks in accordance with the practice procedure
- Vaccinations (under instruction of clinician).
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP surgery
- Knowledge of EMIS web
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Health Care Assistance Certificates
- HCA skills and competency in ECG, NHS Health Check, vaccinations and working with patients with long term conditions.
Desirable
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
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.