Job summary
Job Summary
Working under the
direct clinical guidance/supervision of the Practice Nurses and GPs strictly in
accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Healthcare Assistant
will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of
prescribed programmes of patient care.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities once appropriately certified and trained:
Phlebotomy/ Venepuncture
Blood
Pressure & Pulse Monitoring
Assisting
in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
including: Height, Weight, BMI, Smoking Status, Alcohol Status
Lifestyle
Advice and raising awareness of health and well-being and how it can be
promoted
NHS Health
Checks
Urinalysis
Requesting pathology tests: eg urine culture
ECG
recording
24 hour BP
& 24 Hour ECG Monitoring
Wound
& Ulcer Care: Dressings including Compression Bandaging & Stocking
Measurements
Clip &
Suture Removal
Dopplers
Patient
Health & Chronic Disease Checks as per Clinical Protocols & Training
Diabetic
Foot Checks
INR
Monitoring Clinics
Injections
& Immunisations as per Patient Specific Directives
Ear Checks
and Wax Removal
Peak Flow readings & Spirometry
Chaperoning
and assisting patients where appropriate who are
being examined by another clinician
Preparing
and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient
care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor
operations & womens health clinics
Sexual
Health C-Card Duties
Re-stocking
and stock rotation
Undertake housekeeping duties including, general
tidiness and cleanliness of clinical rooms
Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording when required
Advise Nurse Manager or GPs of potential problems or errors within the
range of assigned tasks
About us
We are a progressive practice providing an
extended range of high-quality services, working from our inspiring Victorian
grade 2 listed premises in this picturesque seaside town.
Outstanding CQC Rating on all inspections to date
6 partners and 4 salaried GPs, 4 Nurse
Practitioners and large Nursing/HCA team
A diverse & harmonious supporting team
including Clinical Pharmacist, Social Prescriber, First
Contact Physiotherapist and Clinical Admin Team who are committed to
reducing GP workload
12,000+ patients
QOF targets achieved & committed to high quality patient care
Strong commitment to postgraduate (F2 and GP) and undergraduate training
Extensive range of services on site: MIU,
minor surgery and womens health clinics, shared care
substance misuse and anticoagulation monitoring.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: PHLEBOTOMIST/HEALTHCARE
ASSISTANT
REPORTS TO: Nurse
Manager
Band 2-Band 3 £22,383 - £24,336
Full time
37.5 hours
Job summary:
Working under the
direct clinical guidance/supervision of the Practice Nurses and GPs strictly in
accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Phlebotomist/Healthcare Assistant
will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of
prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties and responsibilities once appropriately certified and trained:
Phlebotomy/ Venepuncture
Blood
Pressure & Pulse Monitoring
Assisting
in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
including: Height, Weight, BMI, Smoking Status, Alcohol Status
Lifestyle
Advice and raising awareness of health and well-being and how it can be
promoted
NHS Health
Checks
Urinalysis
Requesting pathology tests: eg urine culture
ECG
recording
24 hour BP
& 24 Hour ECG Monitoring
Wound
& Ulcer Care: Dressings including Compression Bandaging & Stocking
Measurements
Clip &
Suture Removal
Dopplers
Patient
Health & Chronic Disease Checks as per Clinical Protocols & Training
Diabetic
Foot Checks
INR
Monitoring Clinics
Injections
& Immunisations as per Patient Specific Directives
Ear Checks
and Wax Removal
Peak Flow readings & Spirometry
Chaperoning
and assisting patients where appropriate who are
being examined by another clinician
Preparing
and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient
care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor
operations & womens health clinics
Sexual
Health C-Card Duties
Re-stocking
and stock rotation
Undertake housekeeping duties including, general
tidiness and cleanliness of clinical rooms
Sterilising,
cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording when required
Maintaining & Ordering of Health Promotion
Literature, Medical Stock, Consumables and vaccinations if required
Undertaking
specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and
taught specifically in relation to that individual
Advise Senior Nurse Manager or GPs of potential problems or errors within the
range of assigned tasks
Attend and participate in any practice meetings
when required.
Participation in administrative systems in the
practice
Any other duties as required and trained
appropriately to provide
Special Requirements of the Post
At all times there will be a need to maintain
accurate records
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the
need for strict confidentiality
A commitment to maintain a high professional
standard of care and keep training and professional development plan up to date
at all times
A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety
requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems
to the Practice Nurses
A commitment to the effective use of Practice and
NHS resources
An awareness of own limitations and experience
Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: PHLEBOTOMIST/HEALTHCARE
ASSISTANT
REPORTS TO: Nurse
Manager
Band 2-Band 3 £22,383 - £24,336
Full time
37.5 hours
Job summary:
Working under the
direct clinical guidance/supervision of the Practice Nurses and GPs strictly in
accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the Phlebotomist/Healthcare Assistant
will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of
prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties and responsibilities once appropriately certified and trained:
Phlebotomy/ Venepuncture
Blood
Pressure & Pulse Monitoring
Assisting
in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
including: Height, Weight, BMI, Smoking Status, Alcohol Status
Lifestyle
Advice and raising awareness of health and well-being and how it can be
promoted
NHS Health
Checks
Urinalysis
Requesting pathology tests: eg urine culture
ECG
recording
24 hour BP
& 24 Hour ECG Monitoring
Wound
& Ulcer Care: Dressings including Compression Bandaging & Stocking
Measurements
Clip &
Suture Removal
Dopplers
Patient
Health & Chronic Disease Checks as per Clinical Protocols & Training
Diabetic
Foot Checks
INR
Monitoring Clinics
Injections
& Immunisations as per Patient Specific Directives
Ear Checks
and Wax Removal
Peak Flow readings & Spirometry
Chaperoning
and assisting patients where appropriate who are
being examined by another clinician
Preparing
and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient
care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor
operations & womens health clinics
Sexual
Health C-Card Duties
Re-stocking
and stock rotation
Undertake housekeeping duties including, general
tidiness and cleanliness of clinical rooms
Sterilising,
cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold
chain storage, monitoring and recording when required
Maintaining & Ordering of Health Promotion
Literature, Medical Stock, Consumables and vaccinations if required
Undertaking
specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and
taught specifically in relation to that individual
Advise Senior Nurse Manager or GPs of potential problems or errors within the
range of assigned tasks
Attend and participate in any practice meetings
when required.
Participation in administrative systems in the
practice
Any other duties as required and trained
appropriately to provide
Special Requirements of the Post
At all times there will be a need to maintain
accurate records
An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the
need for strict confidentiality
A commitment to maintain a high professional
standard of care and keep training and professional development plan up to date
at all times
A commitment to ensure all Health and Safety
requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems
to the Practice Nurses
A commitment to the effective use of Practice and
NHS resources
An awareness of own limitations and experience
Cooperate with annual appraisal meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- GCSE in Maths and English
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good team working skills
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
- Adaptable to change
- Computer literate
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work under pressure and remain calm
- Flexible and adaptable
- Aware of own limitations
- Keen to develop
Desirable
- Basic IT Skills
- Knowledge in EMIS clinical system
- Skills in Phlebotomy, ECGs, Patient Health Checks, Blood Pressures
- Basic first aid knowledge
- Health and safety awareness
- Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience in GP Practice
- Experience in Primary Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- GCSE in Maths and English
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good team working skills
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
- Adaptable to change
- Computer literate
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work under pressure and remain calm
- Flexible and adaptable
- Aware of own limitations
- Keen to develop
Desirable
- Basic IT Skills
- Knowledge in EMIS clinical system
- Skills in Phlebotomy, ECGs, Patient Health Checks, Blood Pressures
- Basic first aid knowledge
- Health and safety awareness
- Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience in GP Practice
- Experience in Primary 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.
