Courtside Surgery

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

Courtside Surgery is looking to recruit a part time Health Care Assistant to join our well-established practice for around 21 hours per week. Ideally 3 days, one of which being a Friday.

We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and well-motivated person to join our busy nursing team who strives to ensure that our patients receive the best possible service from the Practice.

You will as part of our welcoming and supportive team.

We offer 5 weeks annual leave plus bank hols (pro rated)

Main duties of the job

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Urine testing/analysis

Blood pressure measurement/monitoring

Height and weight measurement

Diabetic foot checks

Lifestyle advice

Phlebotomy

INR Monitoring

Administer B12 injections under PSDs signed by GPs

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses.

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording.

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual.

There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be depending upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

About us

Courtside Surgery is situated in the town of Yate with ample parking and amenities close by.

We serve the community of Yate and surrounding areas. Our patient population is c.15.5k.

You will be part of a large multi-disciplinary team. We have 7 partners and 4 salaried GPs working alongside a large clinical and back office team including urgent care team, nursing team including mental health and physiotherapists.

We consult using EMIS Web Clinical system with Ardens clinical decision support tool.

Details

Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0342-24-0002

Job locations

Kennedy Way

Yate

Bristol

BS37 4DQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Urine testing/analysis

Blood pressure measurement/monitoring

Height and weight measurement

Diabetic foot checks

Lifestyle advice

Phlebotomy

INR Monitoring

Administer B12 injections under PSDs signed by GPs

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses.

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording.

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual.

There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be depending upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Job description

Job responsibilities

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Urine testing/analysis

Blood pressure measurement/monitoring

Height and weight measurement

Diabetic foot checks

Lifestyle advice

Phlebotomy

INR Monitoring

Administer B12 injections under PSDs signed by GPs

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses.

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording.

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual.

There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be depending upon factors such as workload and staffing levels

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • -GCSE
  • -Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

Desirable

  • - We are looking for a HCA with previous experience in general practice

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • - Ability to provide quality care
  • - Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • - Good organisational skills
  • - Good team working skills
  • - Effective time management skills
  • - Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
  • - An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
  • - Able to work on own initiative
  • - Flexible and adaptable
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • -GCSE
  • -Qualified in Phlebotomy

Experience

Desirable

  • - We are looking for a HCA with previous experience in general practice

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

  • - Ability to provide quality care
  • - Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • - Good organisational skills
  • - Good team working skills
  • - Effective time management skills
  • - Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
  • - An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
  • - Able to work on own initiative
  • - Flexible and adaptable

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

Courtside Surgery

Address

Kennedy Way

Yate

Bristol

BS37 4DQ


Employer's website

https://www.courtside.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Courtside Surgery

Address

Kennedy Way

Yate

Bristol

BS37 4DQ


Employer's website

https://www.courtside.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Lead Nurse

Jemma Chapman

jemma.chapman2@nhs.net

01454313874

Details

Date posted

21 March 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0342-24-0002

Job locations

Kennedy Way

Yate

Bristol

BS37 4DQ


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