Healthcare Assistant

Job summary

The post holder is responsible for ensuring the delivery of safe and effective services to the whole practice population. As a member of the clinical nursing team the post holder is accountable for their own practice.

Supported by the clinical team within the practice they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role and any roles agreed between the nurse and doctors as appropriate, having regard to current training

Main duties of the job

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that encourage patients to live healthily and referral to appropriate agencies as required.

Perform venepuncture according to local guidelines

Provide wound management and implement wound care in line with a treatment plan by registered nurse using asceptic technique.

Suture and clip removal.

Perform Electrocardiograms ECG

Administer vaccinations with own competency and training under a PSD. Follow guidance and policy and ensure training and competency up to date.

Administer under PSD Vitamin B12 injections, Flu, Pneumonia and Shingles vaccinations

Able to recognize and manage anaphylaxis according to current UK guidelines.

Able to perform Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation according to current UK guidelines. Updates regularly provided.

Assist the Doctor in the provision of minor surgery, gynaecology, dermatology clinics

Ensure infection control guidelines are maintained.

Responsible for checking and maintaining stock and equipment to include single use equipment and general Treatment room equipment and emergency equipment.

Able to document Consultations according to practice guidelines, updating computer by coding activities appropriately and at the time of the consultation using templates where appropriate. Comply with computer based information requirements

Understand and adhere to the policies and procedures of the practice

Provide cover for colleagues undertaking extra hours/shifts when required

About us

Boultham Park Medical Practice is an urban GP Practice located just to the south of the centre of the city of Lincoln. Our core clinical team comprises 2 GP Partners 1 Pharmacist Partner, 5 salaried GPs, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner and a team of 4 Practice Nurses and 3 Healthcare Support Staff. The clinical team is supported by the reception and admin support teams.

We are a consistently high performing training practice that is active in research, with close ties to the University of Lincoln. We have a strong culture of clinical supervision and clinical governance to support our staff with regular team meetings and practice-wide protected learning time. We strive for excellence and are highly rated on our annual patient survey. Our clinical system is SystmOne.