Job summary
Part time to assist in the assessment, treatment care for patients
presenting in the practice
Assist practice nurses with management of both acute and
chronic conditions,
Implement and participate in flu vaccinations and B12 Injection
programmes.
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic
wound care
Assist in minor surgery as appropriate to level of
competency
Measuring
and recording blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and
weight, body mass index, peak flow and its calculation
Perform
ECGs
Blood
glucose monitoring
Perform
Venepuncture.
Ensure
clinical area and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked.
Support
clinicians in providing minor surgery.
If Care certificate not currently complete be willing to work towards this qualification.
Main duties of the job
Clinical skills
Competent in taking ECGs, BP readings and Venepuncutre.
Skilled in undertaking health checks, and capturing patient
information.
Basic understanding of long term conditions.
Personal Qualities
Excellent interpersonal skills
Works calmly and methodically under pressure
Treats patients and colleagues with dignity, respect and
equality
Flexible, reliable and responsive to change
Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Uses initiative and common sense when appropriate
Organised, methodical and structured when working
Excellent communicator
Shows diplomacy, fairness and empathy with patients and
colleagues
Team player with the ability to work alone when required
About us
We are a large practice with
almost 20,000 patients, 100 staff and 4 operational sites within Alnwick and
the surrounding areas.
There will be opportunities to
develop special interests and attend training courses to develop knowledge and
skills.
What can we offer!
Excellent benefits, NHS Pension Scheme, enhancements, additional
Annual Leave allowance, generous maternity, paternity and sickness leave.
What do we expect?
- We are looking for a candidate who is
reliable, hardworking and keen to develop.
- A sound understanding of the importance of
working to a detailed and high standard
- Clear understanding of the job description
and practice expectations
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the assessment, treatment care for patients
presenting in the practice
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a
physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care
accordingly
To assist in the assessment, treatment care for patients
with complex needs
Assist with proactively identifying the development of
some long-term conditions (as appropriate)
Assist practice nurses with management of both acute and
chronic conditions,
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that
promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
Implement and participate in flu vaccinations and B12 Injection
programmes
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic
wound care
Assist in minor surgery as appropriate to level of
competency
Undertake record and follow
guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
Measuring
and recording blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and
weight, body mass index, peak flow and its calculation
Perform
ECGs
Perform
Venepuncture.
Prepare
and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care
interventions.
Ensure
clinical area and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked.
Undertake
dressing procedures following local recommendations, complying with infection
control principles and practice.
Give
accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own
competence.
Support
clinicians in providing minor surgery.
Carries out any
other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the
grading and level of responsibility of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the assessment, treatment care for patients
presenting in the practice
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a
physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care
accordingly
To assist in the assessment, treatment care for patients
with complex needs
Assist with proactively identifying the development of
some long-term conditions (as appropriate)
Assist practice nurses with management of both acute and
chronic conditions,
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that
promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
Implement and participate in flu vaccinations and B12 Injection
programmes
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic
wound care
Assist in minor surgery as appropriate to level of
competency
Undertake record and follow
guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
Measuring
and recording blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and
weight, body mass index, peak flow and its calculation
Perform
ECGs
Perform
Venepuncture.
Prepare
and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care
interventions.
Ensure
clinical area and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked.
Undertake
dressing procedures following local recommendations, complying with infection
control principles and practice.
Give
accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own
competence.
Support
clinicians in providing minor surgery.
Carries out any
other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the
grading and level of responsibility of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Desirable
- *NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- *RCGP HCA Competency, Care certificate
- * Qualified Phlebtomy.
Experience
Essential
- Experienced working to protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience of independent and team working
- Significant previous HCA experience
Desirable
- * Experience working within primary care.
- * Significant previous HCA experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Desirable
- *NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- *RCGP HCA Competency, Care certificate
- * Qualified Phlebtomy.
Experience
Essential
- Experienced working to protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience of independent and team working
- Significant previous HCA experience
Desirable
- * Experience working within primary care.
- * Significant previous HCA experience
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Alnwick Medical Group
Address
Infirmary Drive
Alnwick
Northumberland
NE66 2NL