Job summary
We are looking for an experienced HCA/Care Coordinator to work
15-20 hrs per week over 2-3 days to support our friendly practice nursing team in
the delivery of our nursing services. The successful candidate will be working
as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their
scope of practice to our patient population. The successful candidate will
deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative
care, health promotion and patient education.
Main duties of the job
Working under the direct supervision of the GPs and
existing HCA and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and
protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in
the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. Directing
patients to locally available support and services whilst using clinical
systems on a daily basis, with confidence to learn advanced techniques and keep
care records up to date. Supporting the coordination of all key
activity, including access to services, advice and information, as well as
ensuring that health and care planning is timely, efficient, and patient centered.
About us
The Deerbrook Surgery is a growing, modern Training
Practice and committed to its patients. We are looking to expand our workforce
to help deliver a great service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working with GPs and
other professionals within the practice to identify and manage a caseload of
patients, particularly vulnerable patient groups with long-term conditions that
may require extra support.
- Directing patients to
locally available support and services.
- Supporting the
coordination of all key activity, including access to services, advice and
information, as well as ensuring that health and care planning is timely,
efficient, and patient-centred.
- Assisting the Nursing Team with patient wound assessment and care
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccinations and injections where qualified eg Influenza & B12
- Chaperoning duties
- Promoting health
education.
- Maintain and clean
equipment used by the nurses and GPs according to the practice Infection
Control Policy.
- Surgical equipment
re-stocking and stock rotation
- Infection Prevention
Control / Undertake housekeeping duties, including general tidiness and
cleanliness of treatment and GP rooms.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Working with GPs and
other professionals within the practice to identify and manage a caseload of
patients, particularly vulnerable patient groups with long-term conditions that
may require extra support.
- Directing patients to
locally available support and services.
- Supporting the
coordination of all key activity, including access to services, advice and
information, as well as ensuring that health and care planning is timely,
efficient, and patient-centred.
- Assisting the Nursing Team with patient wound assessment and care
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccinations and injections where qualified eg Influenza & B12
- Chaperoning duties
- Promoting health
education.
- Maintain and clean
equipment used by the nurses and GPs according to the practice Infection
Control Policy.
- Surgical equipment
re-stocking and stock rotation
- Infection Prevention
Control / Undertake housekeeping duties, including general tidiness and
cleanliness of treatment and GP rooms.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare Qualification, such as BTEC or NVQ level 2 or 3
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Strong IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Phlebotomy
- Microsoft Word or Excel knowledge
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare Qualification, such as BTEC or NVQ level 2 or 3
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
- Strong IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP Practice
- Phlebotomy
- Microsoft Word or Excel knowledge
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.
