Job summary
The
post holder will work under clinical supervision supporting the Gynaecology
service GPs and Consultants in community-based clinics. The primary function is to assist the clinicians in the delivery of safe
and efficient care to the patients referred to the Service. The Clinic
Assistant will undertake tasks and duties delegated by those clinicians, the
Service Manager or a suitably qualified regulated professional.
The
role will also involve undertaking some administrative tasks to support safe
patient care. Under the supervision of
the Service Manager, the Clinic Assistant will use their administration
experience to support the day to day running of clinical services.
Main duties of the job
Job
Responsibilities
- Act in a professional and calm manner at all times
- Treat colleagues, patients and relatives with respect and
dignity
- De-escalate any arising conflicts quickly and effectively.
- Act as a chaperone
- Assist clinicians during procedures, ensuring that the
appropriate equipment is readily available.
- Support the receptionist in managing the process of
booking patients in when they arrive at clinic sites.
- Assist with pre-screening patients prior to their
appointments, providing reassurance to all service users that their safety is
our primary focus when providing care.
- Act as an infection control assistant who will physically
support clinicians during clinic sessions ensuring that rooms or any areas
accessed by patients are sanitised after each use and equipment used is cleaned
to prevent contamination.
- Assist with labelling, recording and dispatching of specimens/samples
taken in clinic.
- Follow-up patient results with pathology laboratories and
ensure all results are received back in a timely manner to avoid delays in patient
care
- Be responsible for completing weekly checks on Emergency
Medicines and Equipment held at clinic locations.
- Under the direction of the Service Manager, support the
management of stock including stock-taking and ordering.
- Record information and activities undertaken with
patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer
systems as appropriate.
About us
The Islington GP Group Limited,
trading as Islington GP Federation (IGPF), is a rapidly growing organisation
representing the interests of general practice in Islington.
The
Gynaecology Collaborative, as part of the IGPF, was launched on 1st October
2020. is a collaborative of multiple providers joining up primary, secondary
and community care. The aim of this service is:
Toprovide
a robust single point of access for gynaecology referrals
To
ensure the patient is seen by the right clinician with the right skillsin
the right environment through effective triage
To
support management of adult gynaecological conditions in a non-acute setting
To
ensure there is access to diagnostics to enable effective management
To
improve the patientjourney throughthe development ofsafe and
effectiveintegrated carepathways between primary,
communityand secondary care services.
To
enableconsistent standardsinthemanagement
ofgynaecologicalconditions and improve health outcomes.
Develop
and provide afeedback mechanism to improve the skills and knowledge of
referring cliniciansandso increasethe proportion of
patientsmanagedin primary care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Gynaecology Clinic Assistant
REPORTS TO: Gynaecology Collaborative Service Manager
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week - Full time
SALARY: £25,000 per annum
LOCATION: This role is site based
About the Gynaecology Collaborative
The Islington GP Group Limited, trading as Islington GP Federation (IGPF), is a rapidly growing organisation representing the interests of general practice in Islington.
The Gynaecology Collaborative, as part of the IGPF, was launched on 1st October 2020. is a collaborative of multiple providers joining up primary, secondary and community care. The aim of this service is:
- Toprovide a robust single point of access for gynaecology referrals
- To ensure the patient is seen by the right clinician with the right skillsin the right environment through effective triage
- To support management of adult gynaecological conditions in a non-acute setting
- To ensure there is access to diagnostics to enable effective management
- To improve the patientjourney throughthe development ofsafe and effectiveintegrated carepathways between primary, communityand secondary care services.
- To enableconsistent standardsinthemanagement ofgynaecologicalconditions and improve health outcomes.
- Develop and provide afeedback mechanism to improve the skills and knowledge of referring cliniciansandso increasethe proportion of patientsmanagedin primary care.
Job Summary
The post holder will work under clinical supervision supporting the Gynaecology service GPs and Consultants in community-based clinics.The primary function is to assist the clinicians in the delivery of safe and efficient care to the patients referred to the Service. The Clinic Assistant will undertake tasks and duties delegated by those clinicians, the Service Manager or a suitably qualified regulated professional.
The role will also involve undertaking some administrative tasks to support safe patient care. Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the Clinic Assistant will use their administration experience to support the day to day running of clinical services.
Job Responsibilities
- Act in a professional and calm manner at all times
- Treat colleagues, patients and relatives with respect and dignity
- De-escalate any arising conflicts quickly and effectively.
- Act as a chaperone
- Assist clinicians during procedures, ensuring that the appropriate equipment is readily available.
- Support the receptionist in managing the process of booking patients in when they arrive at clinic sites.
- Assist with pre-screening patients prior to their appointments, providing reassurance to all service users that their safety is our primary focus when providing care.
- Act as an infection control assistant who will physically support clinicians during clinic sessions ensuring that rooms or any areas accessed by patients are sanitised after each use and equipment used is cleaned to prevent contamination.
- Assist with labelling, recording and dispatching of specimens/samples taken in clinic.
- Follow-up patient results with pathology laboratories and ensure all results are received back in a timely manner to avoid delays in patient care
- Be responsible for completing weekly checks on Emergency Medicines and Equipment held at clinic locations.
- Under the direction of the Service Manager, support the management of stock including stock-taking and ordering.
- Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate.
- Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
- Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice.
- Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information and understand relevancy of and comply with GDPR.
- Demonstrate flexibility in working pattern, times and location to support best patient care; in mutual agreement with the Service Manager.
Commuinication
- Communicate effectively with other team members.
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.
Personal and people development
- Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision.
- Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development.
- Work with management on any new training requirements
- To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the Community Gynaecology service.
- Be aware of statutory legislation relevant to the service and the role of a basic Chaperone/ HCA
Health, safety and security
- Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
- Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks.
- Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including:
- hand washing
- universal hygiene procedures
- collection and handling of laboratory specimens
- segregation and disposal of waste materials
- decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment and work surfaces
- reporting and treatment of sharps injuries
- dealing with blood and body fluid spillages
- assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures
- Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility
- Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate
- Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria
- Be up to date with adult and child safeguarding processes and highlight any area of concerns to the appropriate clinicians and/or managers
- Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility
- Use the computer monitor safely and in line with patient confidentiality protocols
- Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB TITLE: Gynaecology Clinic Assistant
REPORTS TO: Gynaecology Collaborative Service Manager
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week - Full time
SALARY: £25,000 per annum
LOCATION: This role is site based
About the Gynaecology Collaborative
The Islington GP Group Limited, trading as Islington GP Federation (IGPF), is a rapidly growing organisation representing the interests of general practice in Islington.
The Gynaecology Collaborative, as part of the IGPF, was launched on 1st October 2020. is a collaborative of multiple providers joining up primary, secondary and community care. The aim of this service is:
- Toprovide a robust single point of access for gynaecology referrals
- To ensure the patient is seen by the right clinician with the right skillsin the right environment through effective triage
- To support management of adult gynaecological conditions in a non-acute setting
- To ensure there is access to diagnostics to enable effective management
- To improve the patientjourney throughthe development ofsafe and effectiveintegrated carepathways between primary, communityand secondary care services.
- To enableconsistent standardsinthemanagement ofgynaecologicalconditions and improve health outcomes.
- Develop and provide afeedback mechanism to improve the skills and knowledge of referring cliniciansandso increasethe proportion of patientsmanagedin primary care.
Job Summary
The post holder will work under clinical supervision supporting the Gynaecology service GPs and Consultants in community-based clinics.The primary function is to assist the clinicians in the delivery of safe and efficient care to the patients referred to the Service. The Clinic Assistant will undertake tasks and duties delegated by those clinicians, the Service Manager or a suitably qualified regulated professional.
The role will also involve undertaking some administrative tasks to support safe patient care. Under the supervision of the Service Manager, the Clinic Assistant will use their administration experience to support the day to day running of clinical services.
Job Responsibilities
- Act in a professional and calm manner at all times
- Treat colleagues, patients and relatives with respect and dignity
- De-escalate any arising conflicts quickly and effectively.
- Act as a chaperone
- Assist clinicians during procedures, ensuring that the appropriate equipment is readily available.
- Support the receptionist in managing the process of booking patients in when they arrive at clinic sites.
- Assist with pre-screening patients prior to their appointments, providing reassurance to all service users that their safety is our primary focus when providing care.
- Act as an infection control assistant who will physically support clinicians during clinic sessions ensuring that rooms or any areas accessed by patients are sanitised after each use and equipment used is cleaned to prevent contamination.
- Assist with labelling, recording and dispatching of specimens/samples taken in clinic.
- Follow-up patient results with pathology laboratories and ensure all results are received back in a timely manner to avoid delays in patient care
- Be responsible for completing weekly checks on Emergency Medicines and Equipment held at clinic locations.
- Under the direction of the Service Manager, support the management of stock including stock-taking and ordering.
- Record information and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurate and timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate.
- Undertake, record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
- Maintain confidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and the practice.
- Take the necessary precautions when transmitting information and understand relevancy of and comply with GDPR.
- Demonstrate flexibility in working pattern, times and location to support best patient care; in mutual agreement with the Service Manager.
Commuinication
- Communicate effectively with other team members.
- Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication.
Personal and people development
- Take responsibility for own developmental learning and performance, including participating in supervision.
- Take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal development.
- Work with management on any new training requirements
- To recognise and understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals working in the Community Gynaecology service.
- Be aware of statutory legislation relevant to the service and the role of a basic Chaperone/ HCA
Health, safety and security
- Use the personal security systems within the workplace according to practice guidelines.
- Identify the risks involved in work activities and undertake them in a way that manages the risks.
- Use appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe and free from hazards reporting of any potential risks identified, including:
- hand washing
- universal hygiene procedures
- collection and handling of laboratory specimens
- segregation and disposal of waste materials
- decontamination of instruments and clinical equipment and work surfaces
- reporting and treatment of sharps injuries
- dealing with blood and body fluid spillages
- assist patients and colleagues in adopting sound infection control measures
- Ensure safe storage, rotation and disposal of vaccines and drugs within area of responsibility
- Know the general principles of first aid and resuscitation to be able to undertake initial actions as appropriate
- Be aware of statutory child health procedures and statutory local guidance and referral criteria
- Be up to date with adult and child safeguarding processes and highlight any area of concerns to the appropriate clinicians and/or managers
- Know the health and safety policies and procedures within the workplace, including fire procedures, maintaining documentation, monitoring and maintaining of equipment and furniture within your area of responsibility
- Use the computer monitor safely and in line with patient confidentiality protocols
- Be able to identify the risks to health of microbiological and chemical hazards within the working environment according to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience in GP Practice
Knowledge/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
- Chaperone Training Certificate or experience
Desirable
- Basic IT Skills
- Knowledge in EMIS and Docman clinical systems
- Skills in Phlebotomy, ECGs, Patient Health Checks, Blood Pressures
- Basic first aid knowledge
- Health and safety awareness
- Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
- Holds a Care Certificate
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience within a health care setting
Desirable
- Experience in GP Practice
Knowledge/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
- Chaperone Training Certificate or experience
Desirable
- Basic IT Skills
- Knowledge in EMIS and Docman clinical systems
- Skills in Phlebotomy, ECGs, Patient Health Checks, Blood Pressures
- Basic first aid knowledge
- Health and safety awareness
- Awareness of Blood Borne Viruses
Qualities/Attributes
Essential
- 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
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
- Holds a Care Certificate
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.
