Job summary
We have two fantastic opportunitiesfor healthcare assistants / clinical support workers who are looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to develop and progress their career within healthcare as Trainee Nursing Associates.
You will be based in the Tame Valley Primary Care Network (PCN) which aims to improve and develop the best patient-centred care and services in Greater Manchester, and who are embracing change within general practice by implementing new and innovative models of care.
If you are passionate about delivering outstanding healthcare and share our values, we would love you to come and join our team!
Interviews will take place on Friday 18th October.
Main duties of the job
To support the PCN's Practice Nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The successful candidates will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
The successful candidate will be expected to travel between all eight GP Practices within the Tame Valley PCN.
About us
Viaduct Care is the GP Federation of Stockport. The federation was formed to empower local GPs to provide the best possible care for patients whilst tackling some of the challenges faced by General Practice by helping doctors and other healthcare professionals work together, share resources and expertise.
Our vision is to be consistently recognised for enabling the delivery of high-quality patient centred healthcare, which is innovative, equitable, efficient, effective, and contributing to a healthy population in Stockport.
Whatever stage you are at in your career, we will provide you with the high-quality support you need to continue developing your skills, achieve job satisfaction and help shape the future of healthcare to make a real difference to peoples lives.
Click on the 'Why join Viaduct Care' link (right) for more information on the benefits and support available to our employees.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Below are the key responsibilities of the role, please see the Job Description attachment for full details of the role and expectations of those in post.
- Undertake new patient health checks.
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics.
- Carry out BMI checks as directed.
- Act as a chaperone as required.
- When trained, undertake venepuncture.
- When trained, administer flu vaccinations, pneumonia vaccines, shingles vaccines.
- Carry out ECGs as requested.
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation.
- Provide support during minor operations as required.
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
- 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 IPC policy.
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Below are the key responsibilities of the role, please see the Job Description attachment for full details of the role and expectations of those in post.
- Undertake new patient health checks.
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes.
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly.
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics.
- Carry out BMI checks as directed.
- Act as a chaperone as required.
- When trained, undertake venepuncture.
- When trained, administer flu vaccinations, pneumonia vaccines, shingles vaccines.
- Carry out ECGs as requested.
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation.
- Provide support during minor operations as required.
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
- 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 IPC policy.
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate.
There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an enthusiastic and self-motivated approach to work.
- Intermediate IT Skills
- Demonstrates a good standard of verbal & written English.
- Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
- Able to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
- Demonstrates good communication skills.
- Can deliver results in a timely manner.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Professional manner.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Experience in problem solving.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent.
- Ability to study at diploma level with a commitment to complete a foundation degree programme and have experience working within healthcare and intermediate IT skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare environment.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of work-based procedures in hospital and/or primary care.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Adheres to company No Smoking Policy.
- Good timekeeping.
- Willingness to travel.
Person Specification
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Demonstrates an enthusiastic and self-motivated approach to work.
- Intermediate IT Skills
- Demonstrates a good standard of verbal & written English.
- Demonstrates accuracy and attention to detail.
- Able to work under pressure and prioritise workload.
- Demonstrates good communication skills.
- Can deliver results in a timely manner.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Professional manner.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Experience in problem solving.
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths or equivalent.
- Ability to study at diploma level with a commitment to complete a foundation degree programme and have experience working within healthcare and intermediate IT skills.
Experience
Essential
- Experience working in a healthcare environment.
Knowledge
Desirable
- Knowledge of work-based procedures in hospital and/or primary care.
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
- Adheres to company No Smoking Policy.
- Good timekeeping.
- Willingness to travel.
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.
