JOB TITLE: HealthcareAssistant / Phlebotomist
HOURS: Full time /Part Time (Negotiable)
LOCATION: FitzalanMedical Centre, Wick Surgery and Primary Care Network (inc Angmering &Coppice Surgeries)
RESPONSIBLE TO: Nurse Manager and ACF Partners
JOB SUMMARY:
To assist trained clinical staff to care for patients at the surgery.
To undertake delegated tasks independently as directed by a qualifiedNurse or Doctor once deemed competent by the surgery
To report to the nursing/clinical staff any changes or concerns aboutpatients immediately
To work as a team member demonstrating a consistent high level ofinterpersonal and communication skills.
To maintain high standards of professionalism.
To maintain skill/competence and undertake appropriate training in orderto achieve this i.e: the HCA Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 or 3 (training canbe given).
To work safely, legally and ethically with respect to the cultural,emotional and diverse needs of others
Main duties of the job
KEY AREAS OFRESPONSIBILITY:
Phlebotomy/butterfly blood sampling
Simple Dressings
ECGs
Blood pressure monitoring Urinetesting/Sample collection/ Preparation of specimens ready for collection
Peak Flow recording
Height/Weight/BMI recording
Assist in medical emergencies e.g. CPR
Computer information input
Assisting nurses / doctors with complexprocedures
Provide advice and support to patients andcarers where appropriate and within own levels of competence
Ensure clinical waste is placed forcollection
Maintain supplies in Consulting and Treatmentrooms
Attend and participate in Nursing andClinical team meetings
Attend appropriate training and updates
Complete HCA Core Competency training
Adopt a flexible attitude to take account of changeswithin the service
EXTENDED ROLES
Diabetic foot checks
Long Term Conditions initial assessment
NHS Health Checks
& 24 hour B/p monitoring
About us
Fitzalan Medical Group is in Partnership with Angmering Medical Group known as ACF PCN.
Fitzalan Surgery is located in Littlehampton, West Sussex.
We are a busy surgery with a highly effective friendly Nurse team who pride themselves on offering the best possible care to our local population. We are supportive of training and our staff extending their knowledge and roles.
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
To assist trained clinical staff to care for patients at the surgery.
To undertake delegated tasks independently as directed by a qualifiedNurse or Doctor once deemed competent by the surgery
To report to the nursing/clinical staff any changes or concerns aboutpatients immediately
To work as a team member demonstrating a consistent high level ofinterpersonal and communication skills.
To maintain high standards of professionalism.
To maintain skill/competence and undertake appropriate training in orderto achieve this i.e: the HCA Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2 or 3 (training canbe given).
To work safely, legally and ethically with respect to the cultural,emotional and diverse needs of others
Person Specification
Qualifications
* HCA experience.
* HCA Core Competency Certificate or NVQ level 2 or willing to attain.
* Experience in Primary/Community Care/HCA Role.
* Experience of Computer held patient records.
* Interest in further training/extending role.
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3
Personal Specification
* Smart, polite and confident
* Performing under pressure
* Self-motivated and confident
* Flexibility
* Confidentiality
* Prioritisation
* Experience in Primary/Community Care/HCA Role
* Experience of Computer held patient records
* Interest in further training/extending role.
Qualifications
* HCA experience.
* HCA Core Competency Certificate or NVQ level 2 or willing to attain.
* Experience in Primary/Community Care/HCA Role.
* Experience of Computer held patient records.
* Interest in further training/extending role.
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3
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.
Advanced Nurse Practitioner/Nurse Manager
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