Healthcare GP Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients, supporting the delivery of policy and procedures, and providing support to the clinical and admin teams as required. The post holder will need experience to provide care for the presenting patient, including initial history taking, performing clinical assessment and safe procedures

Undertake venepuncture

Ensure all specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Anticoagulation monitoring

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, height/weights, urinalysis - recording findings accurately

Undertake patient health checks

Undertake SMI- Physical Mental Health Reviews

Undertake home visits

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly

Carry out ECGs procedures as requested

Support team and deliver opportunistic health promotion programmes

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

Provide clinical support and assistance during minor operations as required

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Suture Removal

Smoking Cessation

Chaperoning

Medical note summarising

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Maintain stock control in trolley/room, monitor expiry dates, rotation.

Maintain cold chain procedures

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice Infection Control Policy

36.5 hours+ overtime as required.

Sessions are worked over 4 days as follows: -

Monday AM- 08.00 to 13.00 & PM 14.00 to 18.00 (9 hrs)

Tuesday AM - 07.30 to 13.00 & PM 14.00 to 18.00 (9.5 hrs)

Wednesday AM- 08.00 to 13.00 & PM 14.00 to 18.00 (9 hrs)

Thursday AM- 08.00 to 13.00 & PM 14.00 to 18.00 (9 hrs)

Friday DAY OFF

Some flexibility with working hours and adhoc overtime will be required of all candidates.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Phlebotomy certification
• GCSE grade A to C (4-9) in English and Maths
• Hold a current UK driving licence

Desirable

• Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or in training to obtain

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with the general public
• Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Desirable

• Experience of working in a primary 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.

Employer details

Employer name

Stoneham Lane Surgery

Address

City Gateway

Parkville Road

Southampton

Hampshire

SO16 2JA

Employer's website

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