Job summary
Bruton Surgery is looking for an experienced, motivated, flexible and committed individual to join the practice team as a Health Care Assistant/Phlebotomist to work up to 32 hours per week on a permanent basis.
An NHS pension is offered with this role.
You will deliver direct and indirect patient care, working under the supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols. The Healthcare Assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programs of patient care.
Successful candidate must be venepuncture qualified.
The post available is 32 hours per week working on Monday to Friday.
The rate of pay is £11.00 - £11.38 per hour, dependent on experience.
Main duties of the job
New patient health checks BMI, Urinalysis
ECG recording
Taking bloods (must be fully trained)
INR monitoring using Coagucheck and INR Star
To undertake Doppler testing
Blood Pressure Monitoring following practice hypertension guidelines, issue HBPM in accordance with practice policy
Phlebotomy including perform annual blood tests, BP, BMI, ACR as requested for patients with chronic diseases
Urinalysis MSU, ACR in accordance with practice policy
Wound Care suture removal in accordance with practice policy, following training
Weight Management
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Administer influenza vaccines according to PSD, following training
Administer B12 injections according to PSD
To undertake Spirometry for GP to interpret results.
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations, coils and implants
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Help to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
About us
Symphony Healthcare Services Ltd. is a growing primary care organisation based in Somerset which aims to improve and develop the best patient-centred care and services in the country, and we 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, join us to support the achievement of our goals.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
1. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
New patient health checks BMI, Urinalysis
ECG recording
INR monitoring using Coagucheck and INR Star
To undertake Doppler testing
Blood Pressure Monitoring following practice hypertension guidelines, issue HBPM in accordance with practice policy
Phlebotomy including perform annual blood tests, BP, BMI, ACR as requested for patients with chronic diseases
Urinalysis MSU, ACR in accordance with practice policy
Wound Care suture removal in accordance with practice policy, following training
Weight Management
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Administer influenza vaccines according to PSD, following training
Administer B12 injections according to PSD
To undertake Spirometry for GP to interpret results.
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations, coils and implants
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Help to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Assist with recall systems
Lifestyle advice, (diet, weight, exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol) making necessary referrals within PHCT and local support services
Maintain health promotion information in waiting room designated for patient education
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
1. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
New patient health checks BMI, Urinalysis
ECG recording
INR monitoring using Coagucheck and INR Star
To undertake Doppler testing
Blood Pressure Monitoring following practice hypertension guidelines, issue HBPM in accordance with practice policy
Phlebotomy including perform annual blood tests, BP, BMI, ACR as requested for patients with chronic diseases
Urinalysis MSU, ACR in accordance with practice policy
Wound Care suture removal in accordance with practice policy, following training
Weight Management
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Administer influenza vaccines according to PSD, following training
Administer B12 injections according to PSD
To undertake Spirometry for GP to interpret results.
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations, coils and implants
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Help to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Assist with recall systems
Lifestyle advice, (diet, weight, exercise, smoking cessation, alcohol) making necessary referrals within PHCT and local support services
Maintain health promotion information in waiting room designated for patient education
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a HCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Primary Care or similar NHS setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Venepuncture training/Phlebotomy training
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working as a HCA or equivalent
Desirable
- Previous experience of working in Primary Care or similar NHS setting.
Qualifications
Essential
- English & Maths GCSE (or equivalent)
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Venepuncture training/Phlebotomy training
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.
