Working under the direct supervision of the senior practice nurse and GP Partners strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Main duties of the job
Duties and responsibilities this is not a full list and the role may vary according to the applicants abilities:
24 hour blood pressure monitoring as per protocol
ECGs
Annual Reviews Chronic Disease
Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual such as simple wound dressings, optional training for compression dressings, optional training for spirometry, B12 IM injection administration, urine analysis and INR* monitoring
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being such as height, weight, BP
Keep clear and accurate records utilising templates provided in Systm1 to ensure relevant read codes, clinical information are correct
Equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation.
About us
Jorvik Gillygate Practice are a forward thinking, innovative and driven organisation who recognise that the quality of care we provide is only as good as the quality of the people that work at our practice.
We are dedicated, supportive and innovative training practice with a team of GP's, Practice Nurses and HCA's working alongside our reception and administrative team.
We are committed to providing each other with an open friendly and supportive environment where all staff are comfortable sharing ideas and who can expect to be provided with all the tools and support they need to enjoy working and succeeding at Jorvik Gillygate.
Job responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties and responsibilities this is not a full list and the role may vary according to the applicants abilities:
24 hour blood pressure monitoring as per protocol
ECGs
Annual Reviews Chronic Disease
Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual such as simple wound dressings, optional training for compression dressings, optional training for spirometry, B12 IM injection administration, urine analysis and INR* monitoring
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being such as height, weight, BP
Keep clear and accurate records utilising templates provided in Systm1 to ensure relevant read codes, clinical information are correct
Equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience of working within a nursing team Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
* Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice
Qualifications
* GCSE grade a-c in English and Maths
* Driving licence desirable Qualified in Phlebotomy Qualified to NVQ level 3
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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