Job summary
A HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT - NVQ Level 3 or 4 required for a practice in
Maghull. This is a part time post, AFC terms and conditions, pay depending on
experience.
We
are a friendly suburban practice, committed to innovation, join us in our aspiration
for excellent care.
Main duties of the job
Your role
You will be part of the nursing team providing high quality and forward-thinking care to meet the holistic health care needs of our practice population. Will undertake agreed procedures including
- NHS health checks
- New patient health checks
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, peak flow, and record findings accurately
- Flu, pneumonia, B12 and shingles vaccination
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring, and recording
- Order and maintain stock of medical supplies
- Ensure fridges are cleaned, stock checked and monitored routinely in accordance with extant guidance
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations
GP experience preferred
About us
We
are a friendly suburban practice, committed to innovation, join us in our aspiration
for excellent care.
c9,500 High contract
achieving/CQC rated good
MDT including GP x7, ANP
x1, Practice nurse x2, Pharmacist x1, MSK and mental health practitioners on
site
Recognised digital
exemplar and excellent administration support
Regular management and
clinical meetings
Most improved GP Patient
survey 2021 with CCG
EMIS web
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake NHS health checks, IGR and CVD checks
Undertake new patient health checks
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, peak flow and record findings accurately
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Provide support during minor operations
Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
Order and maintain stock of medical supplies
Ensure fridges are cleaned, stock checked and monitored routinely in accordance with extant guidance
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
Flu, pneumonia, B12 and shingles vaccination
Phlebotomy
Blood pressures/ 24 hr blood pressure monitoring
Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
Chaperoning duties
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
General administration record and document accurately all patient contact within notes
Assist in auditing and evaluation within practice
Monitoring emergency stock each week and report back to principal nurse.
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
Responsible for annual calibration and upkeep of medical equipment such 24 hr bp monitors, spirometer, scales and Bp monitors.
End of year drug stock check
Ensure health promotion materials are available within practice and replenish stock when needed
Job description
Job responsibilities
Undertake NHS health checks, IGR and CVD checks
Undertake new patient health checks
Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, peak flow and record findings accurately
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
Provide support during minor operations
Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
Order and maintain stock of medical supplies
Ensure fridges are cleaned, stock checked and monitored routinely in accordance with extant guidance
Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
Flu, pneumonia, B12 and shingles vaccination
Phlebotomy
Blood pressures/ 24 hr blood pressure monitoring
Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
Chaperoning duties
Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
General administration record and document accurately all patient contact within notes
Assist in auditing and evaluation within practice
Monitoring emergency stock each week and report back to principal nurse.
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
Responsible for annual calibration and upkeep of medical equipment such 24 hr bp monitors, spirometer, scales and Bp monitors.
End of year drug stock check
Ensure health promotion materials are available within practice and replenish stock when needed
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Experience of working directly in a healthcare assistant role, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement.
- Ability to work flexibly within a team or on own initiative
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Phlebotomy accredited
- Immunisation and Vaccination accredited
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Experience of working directly in a healthcare assistant role, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement.
- Ability to work flexibly within a team or on own initiative
- Computer skills
Desirable
- Phlebotomy accredited
- Immunisation and Vaccination accredited
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
