Part time to assist in the assessment, treatment care for patientspresenting in the practiceAssist practice nurses with management of both acute andchronic conditions,Implement and participate in flu vaccinations and B12 Injectionprogrammes.Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunisticwound careAssist in minor surgery as appropriate to level ofcompetencyMeasuringand recording blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height andweight, body mass index, peak flow and its calculation
PerformECGs
Bloodglucose monitoring
PerformVenepuncture.
Ensureclinical area and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked.
Supportclinicians in providing minor surgery.
If Care certificate not currently complete be willing to work towards this qualification.
Main duties of the job
Clinical skills
Competent in taking ECGs, BP readings and Venepuncutre.
Skilled in undertaking health checks, and capturing patientinformation.
Basic understanding of long term conditions.
Personal Qualities
Excellent interpersonal skills
Works calmly and methodically under pressure
Treats patients and colleagues with dignity, respect andequality
Flexible, reliable and responsive to change
Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Uses initiative and common sense when appropriate
Organised, methodical and structured when working
Shows diplomacy, fairness and empathy with patients andcolleagues
Team player with the ability to work alone when required
About us
We are a large practice withalmost 20,000 patients, 100 staff and 4 operational sites within Alnwick andthe surrounding areas.
There will be opportunities todevelop special interests and attend training courses to develop knowledge andskills.
What can we offer!
Excellent benefits, NHS Pension Scheme, enhancements, additionalAnnual Leave allowance, generous maternity, paternity and sickness leave.
What do we expect?
* We are looking for a candidate who isreliable, hardworking and keen to develop.
* A sound understanding of the importance ofworking to a detailed and high standard
* Clear understanding of the job descriptionand practice expectations
Job responsibilities
To assist in the assessment, treatment care for patientspresenting in the practice
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from aphysiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical careaccordingly
To assist in the assessment, treatment care for patientswith complex needs
Assist with proactively identifying the development ofsome long-term conditions (as appropriate)
Assist practice nurses with management of both acute andchronic conditions,
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies thatpromote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
Implement and participate in flu vaccinations and B12 Injectionprogrammes
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunisticwound care
Assist in minor surgery as appropriate to level ofcompetency
Undertake record and followguidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
Measuringand recording blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height andweight, body mass index, peak flow and its calculation
PerformECGs
PerformVenepuncture.
Prepareand maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient careinterventions.
Ensureclinical area and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked.
Undertakedressing procedures following local recommendations, complying with infectioncontrol principles and practice.
Giveaccurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within owncompetence.
Supportclinicians in providing minor surgery.
Carries out anyother reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with thegrading and level of responsibility of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Minimum GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
* *NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
* *RCGP HCA Competency, Care certificate
Experience
* Experienced working to protocols and clinical guidelines
* Experience of independent and team working
* * Experience working within primary care.
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.
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