Job summary
The role requires provision of high-quality service to patients of the
practice, undertaking a range of duties to support our Practice Nurse team.
Experience in a similar role would be desirable. Flexibility with working hours
is required. We are looking for 16 hours per week (to include a Monday), however, structure of contracted hours will be discussed and agreed at interview.
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 22nd March 2023
Main duties of the job
General duties to include, but not limited to: Phlebotomy, BP checks,
ECGs, healthy lifestyle support, long-term condition support, smoking
cessation, basic wound care, urinalysis, immunisation/vaccination and ear
irrigation.
About us
Nestling in the glorious Forest of Dean, our Cinderford surgery serves
the surrounding town and rural communities. Moving to spacious,
environmentally friendly new premises in 2020, we occupy the first
purpose-built, dementia-friendly surgery in the UK. Patients can also access a
full range of services at our branch site in local village of Ruardean where
every consulting room has a stunning view.
Friendly, democratic partnership of 3 plus 2
salaried GPs supported by 2 ANPs, prescribing nurses, prescribing pharmacist
and a large team of practice nurses and HCAs
8000+ registered patients
Dispensing practice (both sites)
Training Practice for 2 trainees
Currently contracted to run local Community
Hospital
Very recent Good CQC
rating (2022)
Keen participant of local PCN
TPP SystmOne
Regular practice and PCN training
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide health education advice, assessment, screening, monitoring and treatment services which include:
Phlebotomy
- Blood pressure checks
- ECG
- Urinalysis
- Dietary advice
- Weight Management
- Smoking Cessation
- Routine injections & immunisations
- Dressings
- Spirometry
- Removal of sutures / clips
- Assisting with the fitting of IUCD / IUS
- First registration checks / health surveillance / general health advice
- Assisting with minor operative procedures in the treatment room.
- General and specific health screening and monitoring of the practice patients as required by the practice for all chronic disease cohorts, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
- Attainment of practice agreed targets and standards in health care and chronic disease management, as determined by the GPs.
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
To:
- Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide health education advice, assessment, screening, monitoring and treatment services which include:
Phlebotomy
- Blood pressure checks
- ECG
- Urinalysis
- Dietary advice
- Weight Management
- Smoking Cessation
- Routine injections & immunisations
- Dressings
- Spirometry
- Removal of sutures / clips
- Assisting with the fitting of IUCD / IUS
- First registration checks / health surveillance / general health advice
- Assisting with minor operative procedures in the treatment room.
- General and specific health screening and monitoring of the practice patients as required by the practice for all chronic disease cohorts, with referral to other members of the primary and secondary health care team as necessary.
- Attainment of practice agreed targets and standards in health care and chronic disease management, as determined by the GPs.
Pathological specimens and investigatory procedures
To:
- Undertake the collection of pathological specimens including intravenous blood samples, swabs etc. Perform investigatory procedures requested by the GPs
Please see attached Job Description for full details
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Phlebotomy experience as a minimum.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Health Care Assistant within a GP Practice.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Phlebotomy experience as a minimum.
Desirable
- Experience of working as a Health Care Assistant within a GP Practice.
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.
