Healthcare / Surgical Assistant

Job summary

KEY TASKS

Promote new patient health checks, annual health check

Understanding normal parameters and when to refer to GPs/Nursing team for further management

Working under the direct supervision of a Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Work strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols

Assist practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of patient care.

Surgical Assistant for Vasectomy/Carpal Tunnel operations at multiple sites around Stafford, Stoke and Tamworth, own transport is essential.

• Assist in Coil and implant clinics

Main duties of the job

Duties and responsibilities:

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Spirometry

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Surgical Assistant for Vasectomy/Carpal Tunnel operations at multiple sites around Stafford, Stoke and Tamworth own transport is essential.

• Undertake audits or data collection when required

About us

We are a rural practices situated in beautiful villages with picturesque views. Our main surgery site is situated next to a field with horses and and herd of sheep. The practice provides excellent levels of patient care. We have GPs, ANPs, Nurses, Pharmacists, HCAs, Nurse Prescribers and a Musculoskeletal Practitioner. The reception team are led by a Clinical Admin Manager. We have an excellent management team structure that includes a Practice Manager, an Operations Manager, Management Assistant, Admin Support Manager, Clinical Support Manager - so you will be well supported.

We are the one of, if not the leading practice in the local area for patient care and delivery. We have a fantastic friendly team and are looking for another member for our reception team.

Helping patients and supporting the team in delivering healthcare is an extremely satisfying and rewarding opportunity.