An exciting opportunity has arisen for General PracticeAssistants to join our new PCN Complex Wound Service. Working as part of aspecialist team, you will provide high-quality wound care to patients acrossNorth Shropshire. This role is ideal for GPAs looking to develop specialistskills in wound management whilst working in a supportive, multi-disciplinaryenvironment.
Main duties of the job
Clinical Care:
* Perform wound dressings and basic wound care following agreed protocols
* Assist with wound assessments, taking measurements and photographs
* Apply compression bandaging and remove sutures/clips
* Maintain accurate patient records on EMIS system
* Welcome patients and ensure their comfort during procedures
* Provide basic wound care advice and education
* Build therapeutic relationships with regular wound care patients
* Support patient dignity and mobility as required
Administrative Tasks:
* Book follow-up appointments and coordinate patient recalls
* Maintain clinic rooms and ensure equipment cleanliness
* Order and manage wound care stock
* Input data for service monitoring and audits
* Work with nurses and healthcare assistants in the specialist wound care team
* Participate in team meetings and training sessions
* Cover colleague absences and mentor new team members
* Contribute to service improvement initiatives
Working Pattern:
The role requires flexibility to cover enhanced hours on a rota basis:
* Monday-Friday day shifts with some 6:30pm-8:30pm sessions
* Saturday mornings 8:00am-1:00pm (1 in 4)
The role focuses on providing high-quality wound care to patients whilst developing specialist skills in a supportive, multi-disciplinary environment.
About us
North Shropshire Primary Care Network (PCN) is made up of six GP practices supporting over 87,000 patients in and around North Shropshire.
We are an integrated community-based team delivering a range of additional services such as extended hours appointments, paramedic home visiting and dietitian lead clinics to name just a few. By working together, we can proactively offer more effective and efficient services that meet our patient needs.
Job responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Duties
* Perform wound dressings and basic wound care under agreed protocols
* Assist with wound assessments and documentation
* Take and record wound measurements and photographs
* Apply compression bandaging following training and competency assessment
* Remove sutures and clips post-operatively
* Maintain accurate patient records on EMIS
* Ensure correct stock levels of wound care products
* Support patients during wound care procedures
* Welcome patients and ensure their comfort during procedures
* Provide basic wound care advice and education
* Support patient dignity and privacy at all times
* Identify and escalate any concerns to senior team members
* Build therapeutic relationships with regular wound care patients
* Assist patients with mobility as required
Administrative
* Book follow-up appointments and coordinate patient recalls
* Maintain clinic rooms and ensure equipment cleanliness
* Order and rotate wound care stock
* Input data for service monitoring and audits
* Support smooth running of daily clinics
Team Working
* Work collaboratively with nurses and healthcare assistants
* Participate in team meetings and training sessions
* Contribute to service improvement initiatives
* Mentor new team members once competent
PERSON SPECIFICATION
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
* Minimum 1 year experience in healthcare setting
* Basic wound care experience
* Good IT skills including experience with clinical systems
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Flexible approach to working hours
* Full UK driving licence and access to vehicle
* EMIS clinical system experience
* Phlebotomy and ECG competencies
* Previous experience in primary care
* Wound care training or certification
* Experience working with elderly patients
* Understanding of infection control principles
KEY COMPETENCIES
* Compassionate and caring approach
* Good manual dexterity for wound dressing procedures
* Attention to detail in clinical documentation
* Ability to follow protocols and guidelines
* Professional approach to patient care
* Reliable and punctual
* Willing to learn and develop new skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
* NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
* Minimum 1 year experience in healthcare setting
* Basic wound care experience
* EMIS clinical system experience
* Phlebotomy and ECG competencies
* Previous experience in primary care
* Wound care training or certification
* Experience working with elderly patients
* Understanding of infection control principles
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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