Job summary
Working under the
direct supervision of The Nurse Clinical Lead and in accordance with specific
practice guidelines and protocols within the scope of their practice, the
health care assistant will assist the clinical team in the provision and
delivery of prescribed programs of patient care including preventative health,
health promotion and patient education.
Main duties of the job
NHS Health Checks
Blood Pressure readings,
Pulse, respiration, Urinalysis
Phlebotomy
ECG recording
Assisting the Practice
Nurse and Practice Pharmacists with Hypertension review
Undertake wound care,
dressings, suture and clip removal and other clinical tasks as required
under the supervision of the Practice Nurse
Assists GP in minor
surgery
Chaperoning duties.
Cleaning and re stocking
Clinical Rooms.
Vaccines/Cold chain
storage Recording Fridge Temperatures
Help raise awareness of
Health and wellbeing
Ensure Clinical Waste is
removed from Clinical area and that sharps bins are replaced in accordance with the practice Infection
Control policy
Able to participate in flu/covid vaccination clinics
Summarising medical records
About us
Mickleover Medical Centre, has a registered population of just
under 13,000. We have 5 GP Partners 3 Salaried GP's. 1 Clinical Nurse Lead(
NP). 1 ANP, 2 Practice Nurses . Within
the multidisciplinary team we have an in house care co-ordinator, and Pharmacists,
Social Prescribers and Physio's. Supported by an excellent administration team
Job description
Job responsibilities
To attend Courses and study days as
required in line with the role of a Health Care Assistant. Mandatory Training Courses to be
completed.
Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carer's
Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse,
family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behavior
Contribute to the Practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the
high standards of patient care and service delivery
Review
medical records and ensure that the right patients are on the right clinic.
Input a wide range of clinical data onto SystmOne,
utilising accurate read-codes for all entries and observing Practice protocols.
This will include entering of vaccination records.
Support the wider Practice team on
Practice work in times of high volume
This job description represents current tasks
and responsibilities and may be subject to amendment to reflect changing
circumstances.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To attend Courses and study days as
required in line with the role of a Health Care Assistant. Mandatory Training Courses to be
completed.
Respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients and carer's
Understand basic legal and communication issues regarding child abuse,
family violence, vulnerable adults, substance abuse and addictive behavior
Contribute to the Practice achieving its quality targets to sustain the
high standards of patient care and service delivery
Review
medical records and ensure that the right patients are on the right clinic.
Input a wide range of clinical data onto SystmOne,
utilising accurate read-codes for all entries and observing Practice protocols.
This will include entering of vaccination records.
Support the wider Practice team on
Practice work in times of high volume
This job description represents current tasks
and responsibilities and may be subject to amendment to reflect changing
circumstances.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C or equivalent in English and Maths
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
- Practical experience of SystmOne clinical system
- Knowledge and practical experience of QOF and local enhanced services
- Knowledge and understanding of Read codes and their importance within General Practice
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Knowledge and course attendance in NHS Health Checks within Derby City
- Summarising medical records training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Experience of working within General Practice
- Experience of working within a MDT
Desirable
- Ear Syringing
- ECG
- Phlebotomy
- Weight Management
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Assist in GP minor surgery
- Chaperoning duties
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A to C or equivalent in English and Maths
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
- Practical experience of SystmOne clinical system
- Knowledge and practical experience of QOF and local enhanced services
- Knowledge and understanding of Read codes and their importance within General Practice
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Knowledge and course attendance in NHS Health Checks within Derby City
- Summarising medical records training
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
- Experience of working within General Practice
- Experience of working within a MDT
Desirable
- Ear Syringing
- ECG
- Phlebotomy
- Weight Management
Skills and knowledge
Essential
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Assist in GP minor surgery
- Chaperoning duties
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.
