About us
We are a very busy GP practice and have 8 GP partners and 5 salaried GPs, with a patient list size of 19,500 patients, covering two sites. Our nursing team consists of Practice Nurses and HCAs, along with a supportive administrative and reception team. We also work closely with our neighbouring practice as a PCN and have ARRS roles working with us, including a Clinical Pharmacist and Paramedics. We have a satellite surgery, which is open every day.
Responsibilities
* Undertake venepuncture
* Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
* Carry out baseline observations such as blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
* Facilitate routine BP/ECG monitoring, advising patients accordingly
* Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
* Act as a chaperone as required
* When trained, administer flu, COVID, pneumococcal and B12 vaccinations
* Carry out ECGs as requested
* Carry out BMI checks as directed
* Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
* Provide support during minor operations as required
* Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
* Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
* Facilitate routine and 24‑hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
Qualifications
* GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3
* Qualified in phlebotomy
* Experience of working with a healthcare setting
* Experience in administering injections including flu, pneumococcal, B12
* Experience in carrying out ECGs
* Experience in carrying out BP/ABPM
Experience
* Ability to provide quality care
* Good communication skills (written and verbal)
* Awareness of infection prevention
* Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
* Polite and confident
* Flexible and cooperative
* Sensitive and empathetic in all situations
* Ability to manage time effectively
* Commitment to ongoing professional development
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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