Job summary
The Allan Practice is seeking
an experienced HCA to join our vibrant, patient focused and innovative practice. The candidate must be committed to the
delivery of high-quality, person-centred care.
If you are looking for an
exciting new opportunity within a friendly, welcoming environment, then this
may be the ideal role for you.
Immediate start available.
Main duties of the job
Clinical duties (dependent on training/experience)
- Phlebotomy
- BP checks
- ECG
- B12 injections
- Flu/pneumococcal/shingles immunisation
- Repeat dressing of wounds after assessment by a qualified nurse
- Suture removal
- Health checks
- GP Lifestyle advice and smoking cessation advice
- Chronic disease management: - Carry out diabetic checks pre nurse review.
Although this lists the main clinical duties, there may be additional tasks requested.
Administrative duties
- Stock check and ordering
- Cleaning, checking and calibration of equipment
- Stocking up clinical rooms and emptying clinical waste bins
- General housekeeping (tidying storerooms and clinical rooms, disposing of out-of-date stock and reporting to the appropriate person, putting stock and equipment away)
- Taking on specific roles as discussed with the team, e.g. flu champion.
- Support with clinical document work flow and coding (training would be required)
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS computer system
About us
The Allan Practice is a
traditional family practice committed to providing high quality medical
services in a friendly, happy and healthy environment. We greatly value
continuity in care and so operate a personal list system with all patients
registered with one of our six permanent GP Partners. Three dedicated Practice
Nurses and a committed administration team keep The Allan Practice running
smoothly and effectively. We are a
friendly and busy GP surgery with approximately 9600 registered patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job:
Clinical duties (dependent on training/experience)
- Phlebotomy
- BP checks
- ECG
- B12 injections
- Flu/pneumococcal/shingles immunisation
- Repeat dressing of wounds after assessment by a qualified nurse
- Suture removal
- Health checks
- GP Lifestyle advice and smoking cessation advice
- Chronic disease management: - Carry out diabetic checks pre nurse review.
Although this lists the main clinical duties, there may be additional tasks requested.
Administrative duties
- Stock check and ordering
- Cleaning, checking and calibration of equipment
- Stocking up clinical rooms and emptying clinical waste bins
- General housekeeping (tidying storerooms and clinical rooms, disposing of out-of-date stock and reporting to the appropriate person, putting stock and equipment away)
- Taking on specific roles as discussed with the team, e.g. flu champion.
- Support with clinical document work flow and coding (training would be required)
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS computer system
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties of the job:
Clinical duties (dependent on training/experience)
- Phlebotomy
- BP checks
- ECG
- B12 injections
- Flu/pneumococcal/shingles immunisation
- Repeat dressing of wounds after assessment by a qualified nurse
- Suture removal
- Health checks
- GP Lifestyle advice and smoking cessation advice
- Chronic disease management: - Carry out diabetic checks pre nurse review.
Although this lists the main clinical duties, there may be additional tasks requested.
Administrative duties
- Stock check and ordering
- Cleaning, checking and calibration of equipment
- Stocking up clinical rooms and emptying clinical waste bins
- General housekeeping (tidying storerooms and clinical rooms, disposing of out-of-date stock and reporting to the appropriate person, putting stock and equipment away)
- Taking on specific roles as discussed with the team, e.g. flu champion.
- Support with clinical document work flow and coding (training would be required)
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS computer system
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Willing to learn new skills and undertake training to support role and personal development
- Skills/ experience with regards to the job description
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP surgery as a HCA
- Experience delivering phlebotomy services
- Knowledge of GP services working processes and workload
- Knowledge of local health services and organisations
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Willing to learn new skills and undertake training to support role and personal development
- Skills/ experience with regards to the job description
Desirable
- Experience working in a GP surgery as a HCA
- Experience delivering phlebotomy services
- Knowledge of GP services working processes and workload
- Knowledge of local health services and organisations
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.