Job role: Registered Nurse
Company’s name: NHS Jobs
Job location: London
Salary: Depending on experience
Job sector: Health Care
Job reference: A0833-25-0000
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About the Job: Registered Nurse needed in NHS Jobs
We are a busy practice in South Lewisham looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team.
The Healthcare Assistant will share responsibility for the treatment room and the performance of routine nursing related duties.
Previous experience of GP practice and EMIS would be an advantage. Must be able to work under pressure, be organized, have good communication skills and be part of a dynamic and supportive team.
Main duties of the job
* Phlebotomy duties.
* To take and, where appropriate, dispatch laboratory specimens including blood, urine, swabs and other diagnostic tests as required by GPs.
* Carrying out blood pressure checks.
* To advise patients on health care, minor ailments, health promotion and illness prevention.
* To support the nursing team in: Antenatal clinics, Diabetic clinics, Flu clinics, Minor operations, Coil and Implant clinics.
* To undertake basic wound care and suture/clip removal, assisting the nurses.
* To undertake NHS Health checks.
* To administer flu, pneumonia, and B12 injections having been adequately trained.
* To assist in the management of the treatment room, stock control and ordering of drugs, leaflets and medical supplies.
* To ensure that all medical equipment is regularly and adequately maintained and in date and ensure that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked with medical equipment etc.
* To ensure that fridge temperatures are regularly monitored.
* To maintain high standards of tidiness, hygiene and safety in the use of all equipment and areas of work, in line with the Practice Infection Control Policy.
* To attend course and study days as required or thought necessary to maintain high standards.
About us
The Vale Medical Centre is a primary care provider in Lewisham. We provide high-quality medical care to a registered list of about 17,000 patients through our dedicated team of 13 clinical and 20 administrative staff.
We are passionate about staff health and wellbeing and working together as a team. If you share our passion for the NHS and want to join an enthusiastic, forward-thinking team committed to patient and staff welfare, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
* All duties normally considered to be within the competence of a Health Care Assistant having attained suitable training and adequate supervised practical experience, including:
* NHS health checks
* Blood pressure monitoring
* Diabetic Health Checks Care processes
* SMI Health Checks
* Administer Flu vaccinations under PSD
* B12, Shingles, Pneumococcal vaccination under PSD
* Removal of sutures/clips
* Simple & Complex dressing (under supervision of the practice nurse team)
* Phlebotomy
* Carrying out Urinalysis and recording the results in line with practice protocol
* Act as a chaperone for other clinicians if required
* Undertake clinical activities identified by the clinical team in accordance with agreed written protocols
* Report and escalate changes in patient condition
* Recognizes urgent signs of illness and escalate accordingly
* Make clear and accurate entries into a patient record when appropriate
* Provide health promotion materials to patients as and when required
* Stocking consulting rooms
* Prepare clinical areas, including equipment for specific clinical sessions (e.g., minor operations/coil clinic) as and when requested
* Record fridge temperatures and escalate any cold chain breech to the Lead Practice Nurse or Nurse Manager
* Support the nursing team to maintain good infection control throughout the practice including participation of IPC audits
* Ordering stock supplies
* Attend practice meeting as requested
* Maintain good working relationships with other clinicians and staff members.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
* Qualified in Phlebotomy
Experience
Essential
* Experience of working in a GP practice
* GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
* Qualified in Phlebotomy
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