We would like to recruit 1 full time Clinical support worker, to work across two sites: Pembroke Place and Princes Park health centre. We would also consider two part time posts: 25 hours at Pembroke Place, and 24-28 hours at Princes Park health centre.
Due to retirement and an ever‑growing Nursing Team, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Support Worker to join our Nursing Team and work within our supportive and forward‑thinking GP Training Practice. We have a large diverse team of nurses which includes Clinical Support Workers, ANPs, Practice Nurses, Specialist Nurses, research nurses and a Trainee Nurse Associate. You will need excellent communication and organisation skills and above all you will have the ambition and drive needed to work within an environment of change and innovation.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will support the Nursing Team working within Brownlow Health in the delivery of the practice agenda. This will include assisting the clinical team in the management of long‑term conditions and general clinical duties. The post holder will provide care to patients following practice protocols and national guidelines and competencies.
About us
Brownlow Health is a large GP training practice committed to supporting our team and developing our services. We have a diverse practice population over six sites in the vibrant City of Liverpool.
We offer a wide variety of specialist services, including Homelessness, Asylum Seekers/Refugees, Care homes, Student health, Sexual health, Obesity and Frailty and have a large multi‑disciplinary team of Nurses, GPs, Pharmacists, Care‑co‑ordinators, 1st contact physios, Social prescribers, Health coaches, Drugs worker, etc.
We have a large supportive nursing team of over 40, managed by three Nurse Managers.
Brownlow prides itself in being an exceptional employer. We have a dedicated staff wellbeing team and offer numerous staff benefits and incentives including flexible working and paid study leave plus generous study allowance.
Preference is for this to be a full‑time position but part time can be considered. You will receive a 6‑month mentorship/induction package.
Salary and Annual leave in line with Agenda for Change.
Extended access may form part of your contracted hours.
Job responsibilities
* Undertake new patient registration consultations
* Perform, evaluate and interpret non invasive blood pressure examination
* Obtain and test urine specimens, report outcomes and inform appropriate member of staff as necessary
* Management of wound care
* Assist the GP with minor surgery
* Administer Influenza, Shingles and Pneumococcal vaccinations and B12 (dependent on training)
* Health promotion and healthy lifestyle advice
* Support patients to self‑care through signposting to other services
* Provision of cryotherapy (dependent on training)
* Support the clinical staff in the delivery of external clinics/services provided by the Practice
* BP and weight for contraception review
* LTC monitoring under the guidance of the PN/NP
* Diabetic physical health checks
* Take responsibility for a lead area
* Undertake H‑Pylori testing (after training)
* Ensure stock maintenance by regularly ordering stock, stock rotation and monitoring use. Ensuring all rooms have adequate stock for daily use.
Job locations
* Ropewalks Surgery, 26 Argyle Street, L1 5DL
* Kensington Neighbourhood Centre, 157 Edge Ln, Liverpool L7 2PF
* Marybone Health Centre, 2 Vauxhall Rd, Liverpool L3 2BG
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ 3 or equivalent in Health Care Setting
* Training to Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner
Skills
* Ability to use own initiative
* Ability to work as an effective team member
* Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload
* Adaptable
* Full driving licence with access to car for Home visits
Experience
* Understand the concepts of accountability and be confident to take guidance from a registered practitioner.
* Experience of relevant clinical skills including phlebotomy, urinalysis, full set of observations, LTC reviews; immunisations and vaccinations
* Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance
* Awareness of safeguarding children and adults policies and procedures
* Experience in a similar post within the Primary Care
Attributes and Behaviours
* Pleasant and professional
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Aptitude and keenness to learn new skills
* Able to work under pressure
* Ability to be flexible and thrive in a rapidly changing environment
* Willingness to ask questions
* Willingness to undertake training needed to fulfil role
* Cross site working as required
* Committed to equal opportunities and non‑judgmental working practice
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.
Employer name
Brownlow Group Practice
Address
Brownlow Health @ Pembroke Place and Princes Park
Pembroke Place and Princes Park health centre
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