HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT

The Lindum Medical Practice

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Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team here at Lindum a busy practice based in uphill Lincoln who are committed to delivering quality patient care whilst working in a challenging environment.

We are a forward-thinking practice that encourages personnel development and new ways of working to meet the needs of our population and secure the future success of

General Practice moving forward.

We are a pro - active member of Imp Primary Care Network

We are looking for a Health Care assistant to join our Nursing Team They will be patient facing and we will support additional training to expand their role within competency levels

Main duties of the job

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Venepuncture

Blood pressure measurements

New patient medicals

NHS health checks

Urinalysis

ECG recording

Processing and management of laboratory samples

Routine immunisations

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Assisting GPs with minor surgery .

Supporting nursing team with management of patients with chronic diseases

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to nurses or GPs as appropriate

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

Support the Nurse Team in ICP and audits .

Ordering of supplies

Participation in administrative systems of the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

A duty to advise nurses/GPs/Practice Manager of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

The list of tasks identified above is not exhaustive and the post-Holder must be prepared to negotiate variations in the job description with the Partners or Practice Manager as necessary.

Patients home visits will be part of the job

About us

We are a very busy practice . A friendly team who welcome new staff and encourage teamwork . We work very hard but with a smile and respect work life balance if possible to do so whilst ensuring the needs of the practice are met. A team with lots of experience in Primary Care that is willing to invest in developing new staff to upskill for the challenges of the future and survival of Primary Care who we are very proud to work for and are the gateway to the NHS for our patients who remain the first priority.

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 2/3 depends on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4515-24-0001hca

Job locations

Cabourne Court

Cabourne Avenue

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN2 2JP


Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST

To assist the medical and nursing personnel in the care of the patients of the Practice to include treatment, preventative care, screening, patient education, and audit.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Partners, Practice Manager or Practice Nursing Staff. Such tasks may include:

Venepuncture

Blood pressure measurements

New patient medicals

NHS health checks

Urinalysis

ECG recording

Processing and management of laboratory samples

Routine immunisations

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Assisting GPs with minor surgery .

Supporting nursing team with management of patients with chronic diseases

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to nurses or GPs as appropriate

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

Other tasks will include:

Cleaning and sterilisation of equipment using appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe, and free from hazards, reporting any potential risks

Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required

Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Ordering of supplies

Participation in administrative systems of the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

A duty to advise nurses/GPs/Practice Manager of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

The list of tasks identified above is not exhaustive and the post-Holder must be prepared to negotiate variations in the job description with the Partners or Practice Manager as necessary.

Domiciliary visits will be required

Job description

Job responsibilities

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST

To assist the medical and nursing personnel in the care of the patients of the Practice to include treatment, preventative care, screening, patient education, and audit.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Partners, Practice Manager or Practice Nursing Staff. Such tasks may include:

Venepuncture

Blood pressure measurements

New patient medicals

NHS health checks

Urinalysis

ECG recording

Processing and management of laboratory samples

Routine immunisations

Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician

Assisting GPs with minor surgery .

Supporting nursing team with management of patients with chronic diseases

Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to nurses or GPs as appropriate

Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

Other tasks will include:

Cleaning and sterilisation of equipment using appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe, and free from hazards, reporting any potential risks

Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required

Undertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms

Ordering of supplies

Participation in administrative systems of the Practice

At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records

A duty to advise nurses/GPs/Practice Manager of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks

Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required

Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post

The list of tasks identified above is not exhaustive and the post-Holder must be prepared to negotiate variations in the job description with the Partners or Practice Manager as necessary.

Domiciliary visits will be required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in hands on patient care
  • Primary Care setting experience will be an advantage

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the NHS and Primary Care

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C
  • NVQ or Btech
  • Proven experience in a similar role

Desirable

  • Experience in a primary setting
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Car Driver
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in hands on patient care
  • Primary Care setting experience will be an advantage

Desirable

  • Knowledge of the NHS and Primary Care

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C
  • NVQ or Btech
  • Proven experience in a similar role

Desirable

  • Experience in a primary setting
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy
  • Car Driver

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

The Lindum Medical Practice

Address

Cabourne Court

Cabourne Avenue

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN2 2JP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Lindum Medical Practice

Address

Cabourne Court

Cabourne Avenue

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN2 2JP


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Business Manager

Pauline Mardle

paulinemardle@nhs.net

01522587855

Date posted

25 July 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience Band 2/3 depends on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A4515-24-0001hca

Job locations

Cabourne Court

Cabourne Avenue

Lincoln

Lincolnshire

LN2 2JP


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