Workingunder the supervision of the practice nurses and strictly in accordance withspecific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant willassist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribedprogrammes of care. We are willing to consider both both full and part time applicants.
Main duties of the job
To work as part of the nursing team and report to the Lead Nurse. The susccessful candidate will undertake a wide range of patient facing and administrative work including new patient health checks, phelbotomy, blood pressure checks, and lifestyle advice.
About us
Castlegate and Derwent Surgery aims to work with our patients in a lifetime partnership to promote their health and wellbeing.
If you enjoy the outdoors and beautiful scenery then this opportunity could be tailor made for you! Imagine finishing you working day and being just a few minutes away from the fells, lakes and endless outdoor adventures.
With excellent schools, affordable housing, and a vibrant town full of independent shops, cosy pubs, and great restaurants, Cockermouth is an ideal place for professionals, families and anyone seeking a healthier lifestyle.
Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities include:
New patient health checks
ECG recording
Lifestyle advice
Blood Pressure
Diabetic Foot Checks
Spirometry once qualified
Processing and management of laboratory samplesrequested by GPs/nurses
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgicalequipment
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring andrecording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking andstock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments andequipment before, during and after patient care interventions includingassisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance ofpatients health and well-being
Assisting in vaccination clinics - once training complete
Undertaking specific clinical activities for namedpatients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to thatindividual
Helping to raise awareness of health andwell-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation ofdata on needs related to health and well-being
Person Specification
Experience
* Ability to be reflective, accept criticism and act constructively
* Previous Health Care Experience
* Knowledge of EMIS Web
Personal Attributes
* Enthusiastic and motivated
* Good communicator and team player
* Willingness to learn and acquire new skills
* Flexible approach to working hours
* Willingness to learn and undertake further training
* Calm and patient manner
* Confident problem solving
* Reliability
* Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
* Willingness to accept additional responsibilities
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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