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Stoneham Lane Surgery

Healthcare GP Assistant

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Job summary

Stoneham Lane Surgery has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic part time healthcare GP Assistant to join our friendly team. The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, confident, and self-motivated, enjoy working in a challenging, busy environment and ideally will have experience of working in primary care.

Main duties of the job

You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing support to the clinical and admin teams as required. The post holder will need experience to provide care for the presenting patient, including initial history taking, performing clinical assessment and safe procedures

About us

We are proud to be an organisation which is focused on our patients, employee, training, and development. We welcome applicants who share our values and commitment to come and work with us in a professional, caring, and supportive team.

All staff are rolled into the NHS pension scheme, clinical uniforms are provided.

Please be advised that Stoneham Lane Surgery does not employ registered patients.

Please be advised that applicants will need a driving licence and own car for home visits.

Please be advised that we are a non-smoking premises.

Stoneham Lane Surgery is a purpose-built spacious practice in SO16 2JA (Swaythling / Southampton) close to Junction 5 of the M27.

Details

Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.50 to £12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4277-032024GPA1

Job locations

City Gateway

Parkville Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 2JA


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing support to the clinical and admin teams as required. The post holder will need experience to provide care for the presenting patient, including initial history taking, performing clinical assessment and safe procedures

Undertake venepuncture

Ensure all specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Anticoagulation monitoring

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, height/weights, urinalysis - recording findings accurately

Undertake patient health checks

Undertake home visits

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Carry out ECGs procedures as requested

Support team and deliver opportunistic health promotion programmes

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

Provide clinical support and assistance during minor operations as required

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Suture Removal

Smoking Cessation

Chaperoning

Maintain stock control in trolley/room, monitor expiry dates, rotation.

Maintain cold chain procedures

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice Infection Control Policy

17 hours minimum per week + overtime as required.

Sessions are worked over 4 days as follows: -

Monday Morning 08.30 to 13.00 (4.5 hrs)

Tuesday Afternoon 14.00 to 18.00 (4.0 hrs)

Wednesday Day Off

Thursday Afternoon 14.00 to 18.00 (4.0hrs)

Friday Morning 08.30 to 13.00 (4.5 hrs)

Some flexibility with working hours and adhoc overtime will be required of all candidates.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing support to the clinical and admin teams as required. The post holder will need experience to provide care for the presenting patient, including initial history taking, performing clinical assessment and safe procedures

Undertake venepuncture

Ensure all specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Anticoagulation monitoring

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, height/weights, urinalysis - recording findings accurately

Undertake patient health checks

Undertake home visits

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Carry out ECGs procedures as requested

Support team and deliver opportunistic health promotion programmes

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

Provide clinical support and assistance during minor operations as required

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Suture Removal

Smoking Cessation

Chaperoning

Maintain stock control in trolley/room, monitor expiry dates, rotation.

Maintain cold chain procedures

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice Infection Control Policy

17 hours minimum per week + overtime as required.

Sessions are worked over 4 days as follows: -

Monday Morning 08.30 to 13.00 (4.5 hrs)

Tuesday Afternoon 14.00 to 18.00 (4.0 hrs)

Wednesday Day Off

Thursday Afternoon 14.00 to 18.00 (4.0hrs)

Friday Morning 08.30 to 13.00 (4.5 hrs)

Some flexibility with working hours and adhoc overtime will be required of all candidates.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Phlebotomy certification
  • GCSE grade A to C (4-9) in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or in training to obtain
  • Ear syringing certification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Phlebotomy certification
  • GCSE grade A to C (4-9) in English and Maths

Desirable

  • Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or in training to obtain
  • Ear syringing certification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a primary care environment

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

Stoneham Lane Surgery

Address

City Gateway

Parkville Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 2JA


Employer's website

https://www.stonehamlanesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Stoneham Lane Surgery

Address

City Gateway

Parkville Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 2JA


Employer's website

https://www.stonehamlanesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice manager

Sue Roman

sue.roman@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.50 to £12.25 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4277-032024GPA1

Job locations

City Gateway

Parkville Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 2JA


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