Job summary
A small, semi-rural GP practice, we are looking for an experienced HCA / Phlebotomist to join our team and offer excellent, quality care to our patients.
Main duties of the job
We
strive to promote the best care for our patients, in
the management of long-term conditions and the proactive provision of
preventable health care.We are seeking
the employment of an enthusiastic, caring and proficient HCA / Phlebotomist as part of our
nursing and practice team. Our nurses
and HCAs work collaboratively within the practice team to meet the needs of our
patients.
The successful candidate will be expected toundertake specified clinical
activities and tests for named patients, within the scope of established
clinical protocols, policies and procedures. Including venepuncture, urine testing,
blood pressure readings, ECGs, audiograms, health checks, vaccinations, warfarin and INR monitoring.
About us
Longtown Medical Practice is a small friendly practice based in Longtown, North Cumbria. We have a practice population of around 3800 and an experienced and committed team of GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Practice Nurses, HCAs and Frailty Co-ordinator supported by our small but highly effective Reception and Administration teams.
We can offer a competitive salary, flexible working hours, a purpose built facility where you can work with other community healthcare professionals and excellent GP support. We are flexible in relation to hours but would ideally like someone to work 2 mornings per week. Salary will be based on experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertakes specified clinical activities and tests for named patients, within the scope of established clinical protocols, policies and procedures. Including venepuncture, urine testing, blood pressure readings, ECGs, audiograms, health checks, warfarin and INR monitoring.
- Provides relevant health information to patients, carers, family members with defined protocols.
- Follows ascetic technique in removal of sutures, clips, dressings as per nursing care plan.
- Undertakes a range of clinical support functions including preparing and stocking clinical areas, ordering clinical stock.
- Organises and deals with Practice clinical waste as per protocol.
- At all times, observes infection control procedures and protocols to protect patients, colleagues and themselves.
- Assists in maintaining a safe working environment for all members of the practice team, patients and visitors.
- Works within established systems of clinical governance.
- Conveys relevant information and receives feedback from Lead Nurse, GPs, and other members of Practice team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Undertakes specified clinical activities and tests for named patients, within the scope of established clinical protocols, policies and procedures. Including venepuncture, urine testing, blood pressure readings, ECGs, audiograms, health checks, warfarin and INR monitoring.
- Provides relevant health information to patients, carers, family members with defined protocols.
- Follows ascetic technique in removal of sutures, clips, dressings as per nursing care plan.
- Undertakes a range of clinical support functions including preparing and stocking clinical areas, ordering clinical stock.
- Organises and deals with Practice clinical waste as per protocol.
- At all times, observes infection control procedures and protocols to protect patients, colleagues and themselves.
- Assists in maintaining a safe working environment for all members of the practice team, patients and visitors.
- Works within established systems of clinical governance.
- Conveys relevant information and receives feedback from Lead Nurse, GPs, and other members of Practice team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced phlebotomist
- Dealing with members of the public/patients
- Meeting quality targets
Desirable
- As a HCA within a primary care setting
- Use of EMIS clinical system
- Use of Microsoft office software
Qualifications
Essential
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Qualities & attributes
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Able to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Able to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in a changing environment
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal communications skills, able to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- Good written communication skills, clear concise record
- keeping
- IT skills
- Time management, able to organise workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of national policy standards which inform and have implications for Practice, NICE, NSF, QOF
- Knowledge of local and national health policy
- Wider health economy awareness
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experienced phlebotomist
- Dealing with members of the public/patients
- Meeting quality targets
Desirable
- As a HCA within a primary care setting
- Use of EMIS clinical system
- Use of Microsoft office software
Qualifications
Essential
- A demonstrable commitment to professional development
Desirable
- NVQ level 3 or equivalent
Qualities & attributes
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Able to use own judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
- Able to work without direct supervision
- Able to work as part of an integrated multi-skilled team
- Pleasant and articulate
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to work in a changing environment
Knowledge & skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal communications skills, able to communicate difficult messages to patients and families
- Good written communication skills, clear concise record
- keeping
- IT skills
- Time management, able to organise workload
Desirable
- Knowledge of national policy standards which inform and have implications for Practice, NICE, NSF, QOF
- Knowledge of local and national health policy
- Wider health economy awareness
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.