Job summary
- MUST HAVE HCA CARE CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENT
- MUST HAVE WORKED IN A GP PRACTICE
- MUST HAVE EMIS KNOWLEDGE.
- PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE ABOVE
To work as a HCA, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The HCA will be responsible for a number of clinical areas such as, health promotion and health prevention.
You will be working in conjunction with skilled and experienced Nurse Practitioner, Practice Nurse, 2 HCAs, Paramedic, Prescribing Pharmacist& supported by our GP's.
Main duties of the job
- MUST HAVE HCA CARE CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENT
- MUST HAVE WORKED IN A GP PRACTICE
- MUST HAVE EMIS KNOWLEDGE.
- PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE ABOVE
Please see job description attachement for further details of the role at upton lane medical centre.
About us
- MUST HAVE HCA CARE CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENT
- MUST HAVE WORKED IN A GP PRACTICE
- MUST HAVE EMIS KNOWLEDGE.
- PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE THE ABOVE
Upton lane medical Centre is located in East London in the fast developing town of Forest Gate with its many transport links.
The practices care for 8,000 patients from a diverse population
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We are a hardworking General Practice with a multi-disciplinary Team which includes Pharmacist, Paramedic, Practice Nurse, Healthcare Assistant, Physician Associates, GPs, along with a supportive and experienced administrative Team. We enjoy and feel positive about modern General Practice but also strive to ensure a healthy home/work balance. We are active members of our Primary Care Network and support the ethos behind this
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
- Check patient identification and confirm details with the patient.
- Take physiological measurements from patients as appropriate such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation, peak flow, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight (body mass index)
- Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient interventions
- Give accurate and appropriate information to patients within own competence
- Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of the clinical team
- Notify a GP/Lead Nurse of any significant patient issues
- Ensure full and accurate recording in the patient’s computerised records
- Carry out administrative tasks for example, but not limited to, call and recall activities and stock takes as directed by senior members of the service
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key responsibilities
- Check patient identification and confirm details with the patient.
- Take physiological measurements from patients as appropriate such as blood pressure, oxygen saturation, peak flow, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight (body mass index)
- Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient interventions
- Give accurate and appropriate information to patients within own competence
- Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of the clinical team
- Notify a GP/Lead Nurse of any significant patient issues
- Ensure full and accurate recording in the patient’s computerised records
- Carry out administrative tasks for example, but not limited to, call and recall activities and stock takes as directed by senior members of the service
Person Specification
Knowledge & skills
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Literacy and numeracy skills
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or experience
- Proficient computer and keyboard skills
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or experience
- Up to date Basic Life Support training
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working in general practice or a care environment
Person Specification
Knowledge & skills
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic Literacy and numeracy skills
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or experience
- Proficient computer and keyboard skills
Desirable
- GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification or experience
- Up to date Basic Life Support training
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of working in general practice or a care environment
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
