Job summary
Karis
Medical center are delighted to announce that we have a position to join our
expanding team as a Band 2 Health Care Assistant. Previous experience in
General Practice is desirable but not essential.
Qualifications-
Essential-
Good level of education
Qualified in Phlebotomy
Job Type Part Time
Expected hours- 20 30 per week
Main duties of the job
To support the practice
nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the
practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice
to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will deliver and
assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health
promotion and patient education.
Delivering a phlebotomy service, including home
visits where required
Blood pressure recording and equipment fitting for
24 hour machines
Measuring weight and height (BMI)and offering
lifestyle advice where appropriate
Collection of urine specimens
Assisting with chronic disease management clinics
working alongside our registered nurses.
Injections Vitamin B12 injections, Influenza and
Pneumonia vaccinations in accordance with protocols.
Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate
who are being examined or treated by another clinician
Maintaining and cleaning equipment used by the
nursing team
Fridge monitoring, maintain cold chain and adhering
to policy.
Assist in Health Promotion activities and promoting
patient awareness.
Participation in administrative systems in the
Practice
At all times there will be a need to maintain
accurate records
Attend and participate in Practice meetings
Have a sound knowledge of the Practices infection
control policy
About us
Who are we?
Karis Medical Centre is a GP practice in the heart of Birmingham
caring for a diverse population of over 17,500 patients. We have a large
talented, inclusive and diverse team who are committed to caring for our
patients with compassion, integrity, respect, grace and hope, values which
shape the lives of our staff and the services we offer. We deliver whole person
healthcare, looking after the physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing
of our patients, including a wide range of innovative services such as
Chaplains for wellbeing and social prescribing support. We are also a
teaching practice.
What we offer
We have a supportive team and value each member of that
team. Our aim is that our staff:
Feel a sense
of meaning and purpose in their work
Feel that they
are working in a positive culture
Feel that they
are recognised for their hard work
Have
opportunities for learning and development
Annual
leave 27 to 33 days (pro-rata) plus bank holidays (dependent upon continuous
NHS service)
NHS
pension scheme available
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing
services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering
care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare
assistant will deliver and assist
clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health
promotion and patient education.
Primary Responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There
may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be
dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Undertake new patient health checks
Support the practice nurse with health
promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such
as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording
findings accurately
Support the practice nurse with the
management of chronic disease clinics
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
venepuncture
Ensure specimens are recorded and
ready for onward transportation
Vaccine/cold chain storage,
monitoring and recording
Ensure all clinical rooms are
adequately stocked and prepared for each session
Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely
in accordance with extant guidance
Deliver opportunistic health
promotion where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing
services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering
care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare
assistant will deliver and assist
clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health
promotion and patient education.
Primary Responsibilities
The
following are the core responsibilities of the healthcare assistant. There
may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be
dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
Undertake new patient health checks
Support the practice nurse with health
promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such
as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording
findings accurately
Support the practice nurse with the
management of chronic disease clinics
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
venepuncture
Ensure specimens are recorded and
ready for onward transportation
Vaccine/cold chain storage,
monitoring and recording
Ensure all clinical rooms are
adequately stocked and prepared for each session
Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely
in accordance with extant guidance
Deliver opportunistic health
promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Venepuncture
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification (level 3) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- ECGs
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Venepuncture
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
Desirable
- Healthcare qualification (level 3) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- ECGs
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.
