Job summary
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Health Care
Assistant to join a friendly and busy GP Practice. The
post holder is responsible for assisting the nurses, ensuring the delivery of
safe and effective nursing services to the whole practice population. As a
member of the clinical nursing team the post holder is responsible for his/her
own practice, whilst being accountable to the senior trained nurse on
duty.
Supported by the clinical team within the
practice they will deliver care within the boundaries of their role, focusing
upon supporting patients to be healthy, monitoring of long-term conditions,
health prevention and screening activities.
This role
will be required to cover in periods of holidays, absence and sickness, and
when the business need arises.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work collaboratively
with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the
delivery of policy and procedures whilst managing their own workload to deliver the practice
priorities. Clinically, the focus of the
role is to undertake COVID
vaccinations and then be able to support clinical activities within the
clinical team as requested. Eg. ECGs, health checks, Phlebotomy, dressings and wound care
etc, as delegated by the practice nurse on duty and according to training and
competencies. The role will also be evolving as the balance of care shifts from
hospital to general practice.
Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
Good standard of education
Knowledge of Team working
Awareness of own skills and limitations
Willingness to study and learn new skills
Minimum 1
year experience in health care setting
About us
35 Hours weekly - permanent
Generous
Annual Salary
NHS
Pension Scheme
25
days Holiday a Year plus 1 days Birthday leave (FTE)
A good working environment. - The practice
itself is located in close proximity to Daventry Town centre in a modern
building adjoining Danetre Hospital a community hospital which opened in September
2006.
Canteen
on site
Also
adjacent to the Practice operating independently is Kiddi Care Day Nursery
& Boots Chemist
Plenty
onsite parking
Friendly and supporting team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
Deliver
COVID vaccinations
Undertake
Phlebotomy for individual patients.
Undertake
screening and diagnostic procedures, promoting and being involved in Health
Education activity e.g. height, weight, BP.
Processing
of samples e.g. urine.
Administer
First Aid
Receive
and refer patients to trained nurses when appropriate
Understand
and adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the Practice
Update
the computer by coding activities appropriately and at the time of the
consultation using templates where appropriate.
Comply with computer based information requirements
Ensure
all items of equipment are maintained in good order, and ensure that all
procedures for reporting hazards or unsafe equipment are known, understood and
carried out by all staff in the nursing team
Participate
in a duty rota system within the clinical team to ensure the service
requirements are met
Ensure
economical and careful use of property and resources within the clinical team
are used economically and effectively, including ordering of dressings and
other surgery equipment.
Provide
cover for colleagues by undertaking extra shifts when required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
CLINICAL
Deliver
COVID vaccinations
Undertake
Phlebotomy for individual patients.
Undertake
screening and diagnostic procedures, promoting and being involved in Health
Education activity e.g. height, weight, BP.
Processing
of samples e.g. urine.
Administer
First Aid
Receive
and refer patients to trained nurses when appropriate
Understand
and adhere to the Policies and Procedures of the Practice
Update
the computer by coding activities appropriately and at the time of the
consultation using templates where appropriate.
Comply with computer based information requirements
Ensure
all items of equipment are maintained in good order, and ensure that all
procedures for reporting hazards or unsafe equipment are known, understood and
carried out by all staff in the nursing team
Participate
in a duty rota system within the clinical team to ensure the service
requirements are met
Ensure
economical and careful use of property and resources within the clinical team
are used economically and effectively, including ordering of dressings and
other surgery equipment.
Provide
cover for colleagues by undertaking extra shifts when required.
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Qualities
Essential
- Knowledge of Team working
- Awareness of own skills and limitations
- Willingness to study and learn new skills
- Clinical skills
- Phlebotomy,
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- IT skills
- Pro-active and self motivating
- Trustworthy and dependable
- Infectious enthusiasm, with energy and drive
- Determination to ensure that policies and agreed actions are implemented
- Hard working, reliable and resourceful
- Considered, steady approach
- Willing to work flexible hours as necessary
- Highly motivated
- Willingness to undertake further training
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
Desirable
- Awareness of local and national health policy
- Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
- System One experience
- COVID vaccinations
- Wound Care
- ECGs
- NHS Health Checks
- Minor surgery
- Resilient
- Able to work with minimal direction
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
- Good standard of education
Desirable
- Immunisation course
- Has completed recognised course in Phlebotomy
- NVQ level 3
Person Specification
Knowledge, Skills and Qualities
Essential
- Knowledge of Team working
- Awareness of own skills and limitations
- Willingness to study and learn new skills
- Clinical skills
- Phlebotomy,
- Communication skills, both written and verbal
- Negotiation and conflict management skills
- IT skills
- Pro-active and self motivating
- Trustworthy and dependable
- Infectious enthusiasm, with energy and drive
- Determination to ensure that policies and agreed actions are implemented
- Hard working, reliable and resourceful
- Considered, steady approach
- Willing to work flexible hours as necessary
- Highly motivated
- Willingness to undertake further training
- Flexibility
- Enthusiasm
- Team player
Desirable
- Awareness of local and national health policy
- Awareness of issues within the wider health economy
- System One experience
- COVID vaccinations
- Wound Care
- ECGs
- NHS Health Checks
- Minor surgery
- Resilient
- Able to work with minimal direction
Qualifications
Essential
- Experience of working in a healthcare environment.
- Good standard of education
Desirable
- Immunisation course
- Has completed recognised course in Phlebotomy
- NVQ level 3
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.
