This position will be based at Conway Medical Centre and Church Street Surgery .
The post holder works under direct supervision of the Practice Nurse Lead. They will undertake tasks, including, blood pressure checks, venepuncture, ECGs and basic dressings providing highest quality care for our patients. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities ofthe role
Undertake, recordand follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriatetraining
Urinalysis andpreparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratoryMeasuring and recording following physiological measurements in routinepresentations: Blood pressure Pulse rate and rhythm Temperature Height andweight body mass index Visual acuity Venepuncture ECG Basic dressings
Ordering/maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.
Prepare andmaintain environments during and after patient care interventions
Perform new patient NHS Health checks
Support thein house services for cardiology and long-term conditions
Provide chaperoneservices for patients and clinicians
Assist in raisingawareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted
Give accurate andappropriate information to patients and groups within own competence
About us
About us:
We are a friendlyenthusiastic and hardworking team with opportunities and will provide supportand development for anyone demonstrating capability, enthusiasm, commitment andstrong work ethic.
Job responsibilities
Undertake, recordand follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriatetraining
Urinalysis andpreparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratory
Measuring andrecording following physiological measurements in routine presentations:
Blood pressure
Temperature
Height and weightbody mass index
Venepuncture
ECG
Basic dressings
Ordering and maintaining stock levels and control in treatment area.
Prepare andmaintain environments during and after patient care interventions
Support thein-house services for cardiology and long-term conditions
Provide chaperoneservices for patients and clinicians
Assist in raisingawareness of health and well-being, and how it can be promoted
Give accurate andappropriate information to patients and groups within own competence
Responsibility forInformation Processes
Recordinformation and activities undertaken with patients and carers in an accurateand timely fashion using manual or computer systems as appropriate
Maintainconfidentiality or information relating to patients, relatives, staff and thepractice
Take thenecessary precautions when transmitting information
Understand andfollow the requirements of confidentiality (including the Data Protection Act)and the Freedom of Information Act and to refer on any queries as appropriate.
Follow Practicepolicy regarding the use of email and computer tasks as the main internalmethod of non-verbal communication and the use of the intranet and the internetas the main source of internal and external information, including theretrieval of relevant information for patients on their condition.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Person Specification
* Qualifications
* Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care
* Willingness to undertake further training
* NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care
* GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics
* Experience
* Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery
* Experience of dealing with the public/patients
* Skills/Knowledge
* Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA
* An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
* Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense
* Ability to communicate effectively
* Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients
* Ability to work within a team and on own
* Ability to work to scheduled timelines
* Ability to prioritise own workload
* Ability to handle simple medical equipment e.g ECG machine, spirometry
* Competent in basic health care assistant duties
* Able and willing to teach others
* Other
* Possess a pleasant and polite manner
* Demonstrate care, compassion and empathy
* Take pride in their job and respect others equally
* Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
* Be punctual
* Be methodical and accurate
* Able to work flexible hours
* NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care
* GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics
* Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery
* Experience of dealing with the public/patients
Qualifications
* Person Specification
* Qualifications
* Performing Phlebotomy in Primary Care
* Willingness to undertake further training
* NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care
* GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics
* Experience
* Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery
* Experience of dealing with the public/patients
* Skills/Knowledge
* Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA
* An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
* Ability to use own judgment, resourcefulness and common sense
* Ability to communicate effectively
* Ability to deal tactfully and empathetically with distressed or anxious patients
* Ability to work within a team and on own
* Ability to work to scheduled timelines
* Ability to prioritise own workload
* Ability to handle simple medical equipment e.g ECG machine, spirometry
* Competent in basic health care assistant duties
* Able and willing to teach others
* Other
* Possess a pleasant and polite manner
* Demonstrate care, compassion and empathy
* Take pride in their job and respect others equally
* Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role
* Be punctual
* Be methodical and accurate
* Able to work flexible hours
* NVQ Level 2/3 or QCF Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health Care
* GCSE Grade A-C English and Mathematics
* Experience in the NHS or a GP surgery
* Experience of dealing with the public/patients
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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