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Rother House Medical Centre

Health Care Assistant

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Job summary

Rother House Medical Centre is a dynamic, forward thinking 8 partner practice with a large friendly team looking after over 17,000 patients. We are driven to provide the highest quality care within the available resources.

Our nursing team is an integral part of our team taking the lead on QOF and Chronic Disease Management.

Main duties of the job

  • Wound care, dressings and removal of sutures

  • ECGs both routine and emergency

  • Venepuncture and BP measurements

  • Undertake NHS Health Checks or lifestyle checks after appropriate training

  • Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

  • To administer B12 injections and annual influenza vaccinations following appropriate training and annual updates under PSDs signed by GPs

  • Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate

  • Assisting GPs with minor surgery and routine tasks related to patient care

  • Participate in other developmental roles as they are introduced with appropriate training and support

  • Other treatment room duties

About us

Rother House Medical Centre is based in the centre of the popular tourist town of Stratford-on-Avon. It is situation within walking distant of many local amenities. The team are friendly and supportive, with social events during the year. The culture is very much patient focused with a strong culture of both independent and team working. Staff are supported and encouraged to develop areas of special interest as required by the service.

Details

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Annualised hours

Reference number

A1546-24-0001

Job locations

Alcester Road

Stratford-upon-avon

Warwickshire

CV37 6PP


Job description

Job responsibilities

1.

To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Practice Nurse and General Practitioners.

2.

Assistance at clinics ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress.

3.

To provide phlebotomy services for patients as required

4.

Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

5.

The testing and result recording of clinical specimens.

6.

Provide assistance in minor operations ensuring patient care by chaperoning.

7.

Taking and preparing of pathology samples.

8.

Undertake ECG and Spirometry testing.

9.

Assist with the provision of health checks for both newly registered patients and the over 75s.

10.

Carry out routine patient dressings in accordance with practice guidelines.

11.

The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal.

12.

To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery and maintain an effective stock management system.

13.

Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards.

14.

The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt.

15.

Receiving telephone messages in the treatment room, recording and transmitting accordingly.

16.

The development and maintenance of the themed notice boards within the practice.

17.

The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system.

18.

Use of the Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall.

19.

The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use.

20.

Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms.

21.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

22.

Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

Job description

Job responsibilities

1.

To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Practice Nurse and General Practitioners.

2.

Assistance at clinics ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress.

3.

To provide phlebotomy services for patients as required

4.

Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels.

5.

The testing and result recording of clinical specimens.

6.

Provide assistance in minor operations ensuring patient care by chaperoning.

7.

Taking and preparing of pathology samples.

8.

Undertake ECG and Spirometry testing.

9.

Assist with the provision of health checks for both newly registered patients and the over 75s.

10.

Carry out routine patient dressings in accordance with practice guidelines.

11.

The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal.

12.

To ensure adequate clinical stock levels and medical stationery and maintain an effective stock management system.

13.

Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards.

14.

The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt.

15.

Receiving telephone messages in the treatment room, recording and transmitting accordingly.

16.

The development and maintenance of the themed notice boards within the practice.

17.

The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system.

18.

Use of the Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall.

19.

The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use.

20.

Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment and consulting rooms.

21.

This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted periodically after review and consultation. You will also be expected to carry out any reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time.

22.

Work safely at all times in accordance with Legislative requirements and Practice Policy and Procedures.

Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Desirable

  • Experience in nursing care
  • Primary care experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • GSCE in English and Maths (grade A-C)

Desirable

  • GCSE Science (Grade A-C)
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
Person Specification

Knowledge and skills

Desirable

  • Experience in nursing care
  • Primary care experience

Qualifications

Essential

  • GSCE in English and Maths (grade A-C)

Desirable

  • GCSE Science (Grade A-C)
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy

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

Rother House Medical Centre

Address

Alcester Road

Stratford-upon-avon

Warwickshire

CV37 6PP


Employer's website

https://www.rotherhouse.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Rother House Medical Centre

Address

Alcester Road

Stratford-upon-avon

Warwickshire

CV37 6PP


Employer's website

https://www.rotherhouse.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

James Shell

j.shell@nhs.net

01789269386

Details

Date posted

14 November 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working, Annualised hours

Reference number

A1546-24-0001

Job locations

Alcester Road

Stratford-upon-avon

Warwickshire

CV37 6PP


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