Job summary
Forest Edge Practice are looking for a highly motivated and compassionate HCA to join our well established clinical team. Experience of working in a GP Practice and Emis is highly desirable.
The right candidate will have good interpersonal skills and assist the GPs and Nursing team in the service and delivery of health care of the practice population
Main duties of the job
- Work within the practices protocols and guidelines
- Urinalysis
- Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index
- ECGs
- Temperature, pulse, blood pressure
- Peak Flow
- Wound Care
- New patient and NhS Health Checks
- removal of sutures and clips
- B12, Flu, Pneumococcal and Shingles injections under PSD
- Minor Surgery - Assist GP in providing minor-surgery sessions, coil fits, and implanon fittings
- Chronic Disease management - Undertake appropriate investigation, clinical observations, and interventions following agreed guidelines for patients with chronic diseases CHD, Pre-Diabetes, and Hypertension.
- Provide Emergency Care.
- Stock control
- Stocking clinical rooms
- Stock room
About us
The Forest Edge Practice prides itself in the professional development and support of all staff, offering the NHS pension
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work within the practices protocols and guidelines
- Urinalysis
- Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index
- ECGs
- Phlebotomy
- Temperature, pulse, blood pressure
- Peak Flow
- Wound Care
- New patient and NhS Health Checks
- removal of sutures and clips
- Peak flow
- B12, Flu, Pneumococcal and Shingles injections under PSD
- Minor Surgery - Assist GP in providing minor-surgery sessions, coil fits, and implanon fittings
- Chronic Disease management - Undertake appropriate investigation, clinical observations, and interventions following agreed guidelines for patients with chronic diseases CHD, Pre-Diabetes, and Hypertension.
- Provide Emergency Care.
- Participate in audit where appropriate
- Understand and apply statutory procedure and local guidance regarding the identification of vulnerable adults and children, domestic violence, substance abuse and addictive behaviour
- Maintain and control stock levels of drugs, dressings and other materials according to the needs of the practice
- Be responsible for stocking the treatment rooms both clinically and for administrative purposes
- Other clinical duties identified by Practice Nurse or Doctor in accordance with written protocols
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Work within the practices protocols and guidelines
- Urinalysis
- Weight, height, waist circumference and Body Mass Index
- ECGs
- Phlebotomy
- Temperature, pulse, blood pressure
- Peak Flow
- Wound Care
- New patient and NhS Health Checks
- removal of sutures and clips
- Peak flow
- B12, Flu, Pneumococcal and Shingles injections under PSD
- Minor Surgery - Assist GP in providing minor-surgery sessions, coil fits, and implanon fittings
- Chronic Disease management - Undertake appropriate investigation, clinical observations, and interventions following agreed guidelines for patients with chronic diseases CHD, Pre-Diabetes, and Hypertension.
- Provide Emergency Care.
- Participate in audit where appropriate
- Understand and apply statutory procedure and local guidance regarding the identification of vulnerable adults and children, domestic violence, substance abuse and addictive behaviour
- Maintain and control stock levels of drugs, dressings and other materials according to the needs of the practice
- Be responsible for stocking the treatment rooms both clinically and for administrative purposes
- Other clinical duties identified by Practice Nurse or Doctor in accordance with written protocols
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current experience of working in a GP setting
- Excellent up to date clinical knowledge
- Computer literate
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Emis skills
- Familiar with Ardens templates
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths
- Qualified to level 3 in Health and Social care or the equivalent
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Wound Care
- Knowledge of Emis
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Current experience of working in a GP setting
- Excellent up to date clinical knowledge
- Computer literate
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients
Desirable
- Emis skills
- Familiar with Ardens templates
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE in English and Maths
- Qualified to level 3 in Health and Social care or the equivalent
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Wound Care
- Knowledge of Emis
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.
