Job summary
Full Time to assist in the assessment, treatment care for patients presenting in the practice, Assist practice nurses with management of both acute and chronic conditions, Implement and participate in flu vaccinations and B12 Injection programmes. Measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight, body mass index, peak flow and its calculation. Diabetic foot checks and supporting the diabetes team.
Blood glucose monitoring
Perform Venepuncture.
Ensure clinical area and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked.
Support clinicians in providing minor surgery.
Main duties of the job
Clinical skills
Competent in taking BP readings and Venepuncutre.
Skilled in undertaking health checks, and capturing patient information.
Basic understanding of long term conditions.
Personal Qualities
Excellent interpersonal skills
Works calmly and methodically under pressure
Treats patients and colleagues with dignity, respect and equality
Flexible, reliable and responsive to change
Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
Uses initiative and common sense when appropriate
Organised, methodical and structured when working
Excellent communicator
Shows diplomacy, fairness and empathy with patients and colleagues
Team player with the ability to work alone when required
About us
We are a practice with over 9000 patients based in the centre of Berwick Upon Tweed.
There will be opportunities to develop special interests and attend training courses to develop knowledge and skills.
What can we offer!
Excellent benefits, including NHS Pension Scheme.
What do we expect?
- We are looking for a candidate who is reliable, hardworking and keen to develop.
- A sound understanding of the importance of working to a detailed and high standard
- Clear understanding of the job description and practice expectations
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the assessment, treatment care for patients presenting in the practice
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
To assist in the assessment, treatment care for patients with complex needs
Assist with proactively identifying the development of some long-term conditions (as appropriate)
Assist practice nurses with management of both acute and chronic conditions,
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
Implement and participate in flu vaccinations and B12 Injection programmes
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
Assist in minor surgery as appropriate to level of competency
Undertake record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
Measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight, body mass index, peak flow and its calculation
Perform Venepuncture.
Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
Ensure clinical area and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked.
Undertake dressing procedures following local recommendations, complying with infection control principles and practice.
Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.
Support clinicians in providing minor surgery.
Carries out any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To assist in the assessment, treatment care for patients presenting in the practice
Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly
To assist in the assessment, treatment care for patients with complex needs
Assist with proactively identifying the development of some long-term conditions (as appropriate)
Assist practice nurses with management of both acute and chronic conditions,
Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care
Implement and participate in flu vaccinations and B12 Injection programmes
Meet the needs of patients presenting for opportunistic wound care
Assist in minor surgery as appropriate to level of competency
Undertake record and follow guidelines for the tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
Measuring and recording blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight, body mass index, peak flow and its calculation
Perform Venepuncture.
Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions.
Ensure clinical area and clinical treatment rooms are clean and well stocked.
Undertake dressing procedures following local recommendations, complying with infection control principles and practice.
Give accurate and appropriate information to patients and groups within own competence.
Support clinicians in providing minor surgery.
Carries out any other reasonable duties within the overall function, commensurate with the grading and level of responsibility of the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MIN GCSE grade A to C in English and maths
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- NVQ level 2 in healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Experienced working to protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience of independent and team working
- Significant previous HCA experience
Desirable
- Experience working within primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- MIN GCSE grade A to C in English and maths
Desirable
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- NVQ level 2 in healthcare
Experience
Essential
- Experienced working to protocols and clinical guidelines
- Experience of independent and team working
- Significant previous HCA experience
Desirable
- Experience working within primary care
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).