Job summary
Oakwood Lane Medical Practice has a great opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team for 6 months, working across Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
We are a practice that believes in supporting our colleagues to develop and two of the team are currently undertaking apprenticeships. We are looking for someone to support us and our patients while they complete their training.
In addition to a competitive salary, NHS Pension and working with a supportive team, working as a GP at Oakwood Lane Medical Practice has other benefits:
- An enthusiastic and energetic team, led by an experienced and supportive Lead Nurse, who is committed to the development of the team.
- A PCN team of an ACP and Care Coordinator who support our Care Homes.
- A proactive PCN team who focus on supporting the severely frail population.
- Extended Access support - Healthy Minds practitioner,
Virtual MSK & meds management, Saturday Hub on site with GP / Nurse/HCA
appointments run by Leeds GP Confederation.
- Daily coffee
catch up meetings
If you have a desire to make a real difference to those living with acute illness and chronic disease and work with a fantastic bunch of people, please apply.
Main duties of the job
To
support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of
clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice
multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the patient population.
The
Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of
treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education while also
supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.
About us
We are a creative, energetic and innovative practice with strong links to the wider health and social care system. We also play a leading role within our Primary Care Network.
We operate in a large and modern purpose built medical centre with free parking in the LS8 area of Leeds.
We consider ourselves a friendly and inclusive practice and we are very proud of the fact that our people are diverse and come from a broad mix of backgrounds.
Our skill mix is equally diverse. In addition to 11 GPs, 2 nurses, 1 Nurse Associate, 2 Health Care Assistants and a Phlebotomist, we also have our own Pharmacy Technician and Mental Health Practitioner.
The clinical team are supported by a talented team of receptionists and administrators led by a Pateint Services Manager, an Operations Manager and a Business Manager.
If you would like to know more about our organisation please feel free to contact us directly for an informal chat or visit so you can see for yourself our working environment and meet the team at Oakwood Lane Medical Practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake new patient health checks
-
Support the Practice Nurse with
health promotion programmes
-
Carry out baseline observations such
as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording
findings accurately
-
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP
monitoring, advising patients accordingly
-
Undertake wound care, dressings and
other clinical tasks as required
-
Support the Practice Nurse with the
management of chronic disease clinics
-
Undertake home visits to carry out
venepuncture and /or chronic disease data gathering.
-
Carry out BMI checks as directed
-
Act as a chaperone as required
-
When trained, undertake venepuncture
-
When trained, administer flu
vaccinations, B12, pneumococcal and shingles
-
Carry out ECGs as requested
-
Ensure specimens are recorded and
ready for onward transportation
-
Provide support during minor
operations as required
-
Ensure all clinical rooms are
adequately stocked and prepared for each session
-
Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely
in accordance with extant guidance
-
Ensure clinical waste is removed from
clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations
IPC policy
-
Deliver opportunistic health
promotion where appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertake new patient health checks
-
Support the Practice Nurse with
health promotion programmes
-
Carry out baseline observations such
as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording
findings accurately
-
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP
monitoring, advising patients accordingly
-
Undertake wound care, dressings and
other clinical tasks as required
-
Support the Practice Nurse with the
management of chronic disease clinics
-
Undertake home visits to carry out
venepuncture and /or chronic disease data gathering.
-
Carry out BMI checks as directed
-
Act as a chaperone as required
-
When trained, undertake venepuncture
-
When trained, administer flu
vaccinations, B12, pneumococcal and shingles
-
Carry out ECGs as requested
-
Ensure specimens are recorded and
ready for onward transportation
-
Provide support during minor
operations as required
-
Ensure all clinical rooms are
adequately stocked and prepared for each session
-
Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely
in accordance with extant guidance
-
Ensure clinical waste is removed from
clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations
IPC policy
-
Deliver opportunistic health
promotion where appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
Desirable
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- NHS/primary care general practice experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Long Term Condition reviews biometrics and initial information gathering
- Diabetic Foot checks
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Able to undertake Home Visits
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Competent using TPP SystmOne
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate
Desirable
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- NHS/primary care general practice experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Long Term Condition reviews biometrics and initial information gathering
- Diabetic Foot checks
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Able to undertake Home Visits
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
- Competent using TPP SystmOne
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
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).
