Job summary
Hook Surgery is a busy GP surgery in Chessington, with a
reputation for excellent patient-centred care. You will work with the Practice
Nursing team and GPs to develop and extend the HCA role within the practice, to
deliver essential services to our circa 7,500 patients.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated and
hardworking individual who enjoys being part of a close-knit, friendly team.
HCA experience is essential but training in other areas will be provided as
appropriate.
Hours of work:20 hours per week, Wed - Fri. £13.50 per hour
Main duties of the job
CLINICAL
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- Phlebotomy
- Contribute towards learning disability, NHS health and severe mental illness health checks
- ECG recording
- Flu, Pneumococcal vaccinations and B12 injections under a patient specific direction
- Simple dressings including removal of staples or sutures
- Urinalysis
- Assist GP's in sexual health and coil clinics
- Preparation and processing of laboratory samples i.e. MSU, sputum, faeces
NON-CLINICAL
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of work spaces
- To have a thorough knowledge of Practice procedures
- Ordering of clinical supplies and vaccinations to maintain stock levels - Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
- Carry out regular stock control of medical equipment in consulting and treatment rooms on a weekly basis
- Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring the clinical system is kept up to date
- Responsible for own time management
- To assist in seasonal projects e.g. Flu campaign
About us
Kingston GP Chambers is a Federation of all NHS General Practices within the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. It was founded in 2008 as a limited company whose shareholders are all 20 GP Practices within Kingston. The company is led by a Board of Directors who are also GP Partners in their own Practices within Kingston.
Kingston GP Chambers has worked collaboratively with both secondary care and the private sector. At present we provide community clinics for Dermatology, Urology, Neurology, Dementia and Diabetes.
In addition, Kingston GP Chambers are at the forefront of improving patient access to primary care. We deliver a comprehensive extended hours service offering GP appointments across three hubs in the evenings Monday to Friday, over the weekend and on Bank Holidays.
Kingston GP Chambers has the ability to respond rapidly, and we have continued to demonstrate the capability to provide high-quality, innovative and timely solutions to improving patient care and experience. We work closely alongside the other GP Federations in Southwest London to continue the government's five-year forward plan and deliver patient services in the community.
We aim to continue to grow as we are increasingly recognised as the provider of choice for extended, enhanced and urgent GP services. We also expect an increasing role as we support, reinforce and develop the position of general practice as the core building block for an increasing range of jointly-provided services.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- Phlebotomy
- Contribute towards learning disability, NHS health and severe mental illness health checks
- ECG recording
- Flu, Pneumococcal vaccinations and B12 injections under a patient specific direction
- Simple dressings including removal of staples or sutures
- Urinalysis
- Assist GP's in sexual health and coil clinics
- Preparation and processing of laboratory samples i.e. MSU, sputum, faeces
NON-CLINICAL
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of work spaces
- To have a thorough knowledge of Practice procedures
- Ordering of clinical supplies and vaccinations to maintain stock levels - Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
- Carry out regular stock control of medical equipment in consulting and treatment rooms on a weekly basis
- Contact helplines for technical support for medical equipment when required
- Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring the clinical system is kept up to date
- A duty to advise the Nursing Team of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any practice meetings and training when required
- Responsible for own time management
- To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. Flu campaign
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as required by the Partners, Nursing team or Practice management.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- Phlebotomy
- Contribute towards learning disability, NHS health and severe mental illness health checks
- ECG recording
- Flu, Pneumococcal vaccinations and B12 injections under a patient specific direction
- Simple dressings including removal of staples or sutures
- Urinalysis
- Assist GP's in sexual health and coil clinics
- Preparation and processing of laboratory samples i.e. MSU, sputum, faeces
NON-CLINICAL
- Maintain general tidiness and cleanliness of work spaces
- To have a thorough knowledge of Practice procedures
- Ordering of clinical supplies and vaccinations to maintain stock levels - Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
- Carry out regular stock control of medical equipment in consulting and treatment rooms on a weekly basis
- Contact helplines for technical support for medical equipment when required
- Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring the clinical system is kept up to date
- A duty to advise the Nursing Team of potential problems or errors within a range of assigned tasks
- Attend and participate in any practice meetings and training when required
- Responsible for own time management
- To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. Flu campaign
- To undertake any other duties appropriate to the post as required by the Partners, Nursing team or Practice management.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a good standard with excellent literacy and communication skills
- Phlebotomy certificate
Desirable
- Care Certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Phlebotomy
- Ear irrigation
- Hearing tests
- Blood pressure monitors
- Health checks
- ECGS
Desirable
- Care Certificate or equivalent
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to a good standard with excellent literacy and communication skills
- Phlebotomy certificate
Desirable
- Care Certificate or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Phlebotomy
- Ear irrigation
- Hearing tests
- Blood pressure monitors
- Health checks
- ECGS
Desirable
- Care Certificate or equivalent
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.
