The candidate needs to have the ability to workindependently as well as being a good team player. We are an innovative andforward-thinking practice, and this role would allow you to be part of a supportive team The candidate will need good communication skills and the ability to work underpressure.
Main duties of the job
* NHS Health Checks & new patient health checks
* ECG recording
* Urinalysis and specimen processing
* Blood pressure recording
* Diabetes checks including foot checks
* Pre-diabetes and diet/lifestyle advice
* Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording.
* 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 surgery
About us
We are a innovative teaching practice in Huddersfield, with a list size 7100 patients. Our surgery is modern and friendly practice and we strive to provide an excellent standard of care for our patients. We have 20 staff members. Our clinical team comprises of 3 GP Partners, 2 ACP's, 2 Practice Nurses, and nursing associate. Our non clinical staff provide management, administration and reception services
Job responsibilities
To assist the clinical team in the service and delivery of care to the practice population. The post holder will work under the supervision of our practice nurse, undertaking tasks and duties delegated by the clinical team.
They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patients, ensuring that practice policies and procedures are followed.
* Blood Pressure
* ECG's
* Wound care
* Vaccinations including flu and B12
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working within a nursing team is desirable but not essential
* Experience of working in primary care and using system one is desirable but not essential
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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