We have a permanent position available due to organisational growth. Experience of working in a primary care setting is essential and the applicant must have a minimum of 2 years experience of working as a HCA. In general, the post holder will be expected to undertake all of the normal duties and responsibilities assciated with a Health Care Assistant working in primary care.
Main duties of the job
Duties will include, but are not limited to;
Assisting with long term conditions clinics such as diabetes, asthma, COPD
NHS Health Checks
FENO testing
Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations
ECGs
Suture and clip removal
NHS health Checks
New patient health checks
Ordering nursing stock and equipment
Precise and accurate recording on patient records
You will work alongside the existing nursing team to ensure:
Stock levels are maintained by ordering, rotation and sorting deliveries. Identifying the best places to purchase stocks and dealing with suppliers.
Completion of cleanliness, infection prevention control measures and health and safety requirement of the role.
Support doctors in clinics
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all patients.
(This list is not exhaustive.)
About us
We are a friendly practice with 5100 patients. We are committed to providing a friendly and supportive work environment.
The team consists of 2 GP Partners, 1 salaried GPs, 2 Practice Nurses, 1 part time HCA and a wider administrative team. Supported by PCN ARRS staff including clinical pharmacists, Physiotherapists, Social Prescribers and Health Coaches.
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate must cover General Practice HCA duties delivering the highest level of care and assistance.
Duties will include, but are not limited to;
Phlebotomy, Assisting with long term conditions clinics such as diabetes, asthma, COPD.NHS Health Checks, Wound Management, Flu and Pneumonia vaccinations, Smoking Cessation, ECGs, BP checks,B12 injections, Suture and clip removal, Ordering nursing stock and equipment, Precise and accurate recording on patient records,
You will work alongside the existing nursing team to ensure:
Stock levels are maintained by ordering, rotation and sorting deliveries. Identifying the best places to purchase stocks and dealing with suppliers.
Completion of cleanliness, infection prevention control measures and health and safety requirement of the role.
Doctors are supported in their clinics.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all patients.
This list is not exhaustive.
Will be expected to manage their own pre-booked clinics
Will be able to undertake consultations within the designated times
Able to work to a high standard of care under supervision
Able to accept coaching and guidance
Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Good organisational and time management skills
Adaptable to change
Flexibility to handle different situations
Be caring and compassionate in nature
Be able to undertake mandatory training
Ability to work well within a team
Further training opportunities are available both externally and within the surgery to expand your skills in areas of interest.
Care Certificate
Medical administration (1 year)
EMIS knowledge
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
* Will be expected to manage their own pre-booked clinics
* Will be able to undertake consultations within the designated times
* Able to work to a high standard of care under supervision
* Able to accept coaching and guidance
* Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Good organisational and time management skills
* Adaptable to change
* Flexibility to handle different situations
* Be caring and compassionate in nature
* Be able to undertake mandatory training
* Ability to work well within a team
* Care Certificate
* Medical administration (1 year)
* EMIS knowledge
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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