Health Care Assistant or Nurse Associate
We are looking for a full time Health Care Assistant /Nurse Associate [Trainee] who will work alongside the clinicians in the provision of patient care. Enhanced Access hours are also required.
We would ideally like the candidate to work towards,or already be a Nurse Associate.
The candidate will maintain set standards of organisation in the practice and work effectively in a team, interact with patients and colleagues in a professional manner.
The candidate will be able to work to a flexible working pattern if and when needed due to training and staffing needs of the practice as and when appropriate.
Main duties of the job
Purpose: To assist the GPs and practice nurse team in the service and delivery of the care management of the practice population. Responsible to: GP Partners, Senior practice nurse and practice manager.
Job Summary
The post holder works under indirect supervision of the practice nurse team leader and undertakes task and duties delegated by the practice nurse team leader or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures while providing supervision to more junior staff.
About us
The practice is a friendly, well-established GP practice located in Boldon, serving a patient population of approximately 6000 patients. Our clinical team includes GP Partners, Salaried GP's, an Advanced Clinical Practitioners and two Practice Nurses, all of whom are supported by an excellent Administration, Reception and Management team. We are a training practice and work with Medical Students, Foundation Doctors and GP Registrars.
We are committed to providing the highest standard of patient care and pride ourselves on fostering a supportive, collaborative working environment. We also maintain strong working relationships with local healthcare providers and external services to ensure seamless, high-quality care for our patients.
We participate in the Enhanced Access scheme.
Job responsibilities
The post holder works under indirect supervision of the practice nurse team leader and undertakes task and duties delegated by the practice nurse team leader or a suitably qualified regulated professional. They will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, following policy and procedures while providing supervision to more junior staff.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Qualifications and Experience for Health Care Assistant
* Literacy and numeracy skills
* NVQ Level Three Care Certificate or equivalent qualification or working towards this
* Willingness to learn and acquire new skills
* Evidence of appropriate knowledge base
* A demonstrable commitment to professional development
* Qualifications and Experience for Nurse Associate
* Registered nursing associate and on the Nursing and Midwifery Council register
* HCA course specific to general practice
* Experience of implementing Protocols and clinical guidelines
* Basic advanced certificate of life support
* Awareness of the national service framework guideline
* Understanding of health and safety issues
Experience
* Special skills abilities
* Excellent interpersonal skills both verbal and written
* Demonstrates an understanding of the role of the health care assistant Nurse Associate
* Clinical skills and competency relevant to the role eg Phlebotomy experience
* Able to make judgements where there is more than a straightforward choice of options eg new patient health checks urinalysis etc
* Understand issues regarding accountability and delegation
* Willingness to undergo education/ training for both practice and service needs
* An understanding acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
* Ability to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
* Ability to work under pressure
* Flexibility of working hours
* Ability to handle simple medical equipment eg ECG machine
* Ability to assist others with the delivery of care eg assisting in minor surgery
* Fitness to do the job within manual handing policy
* Able to communicate routine information that requires tact and persuasive skills or where there may be barriers to understanding
* Ability to communicate effectively via telephone or group discussion
* Good interpersonal skills
* Must either be Hepatitis B immune or be willing to undergo an immunisation course
* Uses initiative
* Ability to recognise and value the contribution of others
* Gets on well with people at all levels
* Knowledge of health promotion strategies
* Membership of professional body
* Two years previous experience working in a general practice or other healthcare environment
* Experience working under indirect supervision
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.
Depending on experienceshadows Agenda for Change appropriate for the role.
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