Job summary
Ruskington Medical Practice are looking to recruit a Health Care Support Worker to join the team. We are looking for a team player with a friendly, positive 'can do' attitude to assist our dedicated nursing and clinical team to help deliver excellent patient centred medical care.
The weekly hours for this position are 24 over 3 days, one day starting at 0700. Flexibility is required to cover sickness and holiday for other team members.
Interviews will be held on 4th January 2024 at Ruskington Medical Practice.
Main duties of the job
As HCSW you will be responsible for the efficient running of your daily clinics with a proactive attitude. On a daily basis you will complete phlebotomy, NHS health checks as well as carrying out baseline observations such as blood pressure and pulse rate checks.
See job description for full list of responsibilities.
About us
Ruskington Medical Practice provides a range of services for just under 8000 patients from Ruskington and the surrounding villages.
We are a friendly, caring team, who strive to ensure every patient receives an excellent service from all members of staff within the Practice. All patients and staff are treated with dignity, independence, respect and honesty in an environment that is accessible, safe and friendly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the role are:
- Phlebotomy
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Support the Practice Nursing team with health promotion programmes.
- Carry out baseline observations, such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, BMI and record finding accurately.
- Facilitate routine and 24 hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Support the Practice Nurse team with the management of chronic disease clinics.
- Act as chaperone as required.
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation.
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharp bins replaced in accordance with Practice policy.
- Accurate information listed in patient records
- Administer flu vaccinations -(Training provided)
- Carry out ECGs if requested- (Training provided)
Job description
Job responsibilities
The main duties of the role are:
- Phlebotomy
- Undertake new patient health checks
- Support the Practice Nursing team with health promotion programmes.
- Carry out baseline observations, such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, BMI and record finding accurately.
- Facilitate routine and 24 hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Support the Practice Nurse team with the management of chronic disease clinics.
- Act as chaperone as required.
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation.
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharp bins replaced in accordance with Practice policy.
- Accurate information listed in patient records
- Administer flu vaccinations -(Training provided)
- Carry out ECGs if requested- (Training provided)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics to Grade C/4 or above
- Phlebotomy certificate
Desirable
- Level 3 Healthcare qualification or willing to work towards gaining the qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Phlebotomy.
- Previous experience within a GP Practice as HCSW with the ability and skills required for this position.
Desirable
- Previous experience in dealing with patients in a healthcare setting.
Person Specification
Essential
- A people person, with good communication skills across all age ranges.
- Good IT skills.
- Clear, polite telephone manner.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Mathematics to Grade C/4 or above
- Phlebotomy certificate
Desirable
- Level 3 Healthcare qualification or willing to work towards gaining the qualification.
Experience
Essential
- Phlebotomy.
- Previous experience within a GP Practice as HCSW with the ability and skills required for this position.
Desirable
- Previous experience in dealing with patients in a healthcare setting.
Person Specification
Essential
- A people person, with good communication skills across all age ranges.
- Good IT skills.
- Clear, polite telephone manner.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to work as part of a team or autonomously.
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.
