Health Care Assistant

Godolphin Health

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Job summary

We are looking for a friendly enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant to

join a dynamic and forward-thinking Practice - Godolphin Health, which is made up of 2 surgeries, Praze & Connor Downs. Both surgeries are located within 10 mins from the A30, in beautiful West Cornwall. They offer general medical services to our growing list of 8850 patients.

The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

Experience

Working with the general public

Working in a primary care environment

Competent in IT skills and using multiple systems

Clinical Knowledge

ECGs

Venepuncture

Basic clinical observations such as BP, pulse, 02 monitoring and temperature

Injection administration

New patient medicals

Chaperone procedure

Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Personal qualities

Polite and confident

Flexible and cooperative

Motivated

Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively

High levels of integrity and loyalty

Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations

Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations

Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient

Commitment to ongoing professional development

Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort

Main duties of the job

To assist medical personnel in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include some administrative duties.

To act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the primary health care team

To maintain a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to the attention of the Lead Practice Nurse so these can be addressed.

To act in a professional manner at all times and adhere to practice policies, protocols and guidelines.

A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

About us

Our practice takes pride in delivering high quality, compassionate care whilst maintaining sustainable working conditions for the whole team and thriving as a business.This has been substantiated by a CQC report, confirming that we provide a safe, effective and well lead service to our patients (rated good overall).

We currently offer a fantastic multidisciplinary team comprising 3 full-time partners, 4 salaried GPs, 2 advanced nurse practitioners, 2 practice nurses, 2 assistant practitioners and 2 HCAs.

We are an established GP training practice, currently hosting 3x GP registrars, of which the majority are ST-3 placements. All 3x of our GP partners are established GP trainers.

We are a member of North Kerrier (West) PCN and we are well represented within this tight well-run PCN and so have already embedded a variety of ARRs roles, including clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, social prescribers, first contact physiotherapists, physicians associate, mental health practitioners and paramedics, into our own primary care team.

Godolphin Health also provides the clinical research hub for Mounts Bay Medical Ltd., a network of nine Cornish GP practices working together to deliver primary care clinical research. Mounts Bay Medical Ltd., is the largest primary care clinical research provider in the UK, focusing upon pivotal phase 3+4 studies.

Date posted

23 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2721-24-0002

Job locations

Praze Surgery

School Lane, Praze-an-Beeble

Camborne

Cornwall

TR14 0LB


Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

1.Nursing

BP monitoring including 24 hour

Urinalysis

Phlebotomy

Recording of fridge temperatures

Perform other routine laboratory tests

Prepare patients for examinations

Assist other clinical members when necessary

Weight monitoring when requested and referral to weight management program

Record ECGs including 24 hour

Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to Lead Practice Nurse or Practice Manager

Assist with Minor ops and Contraception clinics when trained to do so

Administer IM injections for Flu and B12 under patient specific directive

Ensure sharps bins are ready for collection

2.Administration

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team

Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded on the patients notes & clinical computer is kept up to date with accurate details recorded

Ensure appropriate read codes are entered accurately, reporting any problems to the Practice Manager

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required

Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas; ordering as directed/delegated.

Administration and Processing of INR

Professional & Personal Responsibilities

Understand, accept and adhere to the need for strict confidentiality

To use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitations

To understand and accept own limitations

To work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities

To be committed to team work

Practice high standard of infection control at all times

To have flexibility of working hours

Maintain high standard of communication within the Practice

Personal development supported by the practice

Job description

Job responsibilities

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

1.Nursing

BP monitoring including 24 hour

Urinalysis

Phlebotomy

Recording of fridge temperatures

Perform other routine laboratory tests

Prepare patients for examinations

Assist other clinical members when necessary

Weight monitoring when requested and referral to weight management program

Record ECGs including 24 hour

Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to Lead Practice Nurse or Practice Manager

Assist with Minor ops and Contraception clinics when trained to do so

Administer IM injections for Flu and B12 under patient specific directive

Ensure sharps bins are ready for collection

2.Administration

Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team

Ensure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded on the patients notes & clinical computer is kept up to date with accurate details recorded

Ensure appropriate read codes are entered accurately, reporting any problems to the Practice Manager

Attend and participate in practice meetings as required

Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas; ordering as directed/delegated.

Administration and Processing of INR

Professional & Personal Responsibilities

Understand, accept and adhere to the need for strict confidentiality

To use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitations

To understand and accept own limitations

To work without direct supervision and determine own workload priorities

To be committed to team work

Practice high standard of infection control at all times

To have flexibility of working hours

Maintain high standard of communication within the Practice

Personal development supported by the practice

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • experience of working in secondary or primary care
  • experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

  • experience of working in a GP practice
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • experience of working in secondary or primary care
  • experience of working within a nursing team

Desirable

  • experience of working in a GP practice

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

Godolphin Health

Address

Praze Surgery

School Lane, Praze-an-Beeble

Camborne

Cornwall

TR14 0LB


Employer's website

https://www.godolphinhealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Godolphin Health

Address

Praze Surgery

School Lane, Praze-an-Beeble

Camborne

Cornwall

TR14 0LB


Employer's website

https://www.godolphinhealth.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

HR MANAGER

Alyson Wynn

alyson.wynn2@nhs.net

Date posted

23 December 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2721-24-0002

Job locations

Praze Surgery

School Lane, Praze-an-Beeble

Camborne

Cornwall

TR14 0LB


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