Job summary
Sentinel Healthcare are looking for additional skilled and highly motivated nursing support staff to join our small, friendly clinical teams.
Our outpatient and minor surgical clinics take place in modern, well equipped local healthcare settings. Nursing Assistants help to support GP's with Extended Roles (GPwER's) in Dermatology, ENT and Vasectomy outpatient clinics.
This flexible Bank role is ideal for an experienced HCA, RGN or Advanced Paramedic who may wish to fit this role around existing working commitments.
Main duties of the job
Prepare clinical rooms for outpatient and minor surgical clinics, ensuring sufficient stock supplies are available and equipment is fully operational.
Chaperone and assist during examinations and minor surgical procedures and assist in arranging investigations.
Cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment during ENT procedures.
Maintain and provide patients with relevant and accessible written information.
Have experience and knowledge of minor surgical equipment and terminology.
Be I.T. literate and able to use the electronic patient record system (EMIS).
Have a flexible approach to work and working patterns.
Offer a friendly welcome to our clinicians and patients and maintain high standards of quality care.
Display empathy and be able to deal with difficult and sensitive situations.
Be willing to develop and undergo further training as required.
About us
Sentinel Healthcare seek to be an exemplar employer and aim to recruit staff with similar ambitions linking to our vision and values. By joining Sentinel, you will become part of team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care.
Our clinical teams consist of GPwER's, Consultants, Surgeons, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Podiatrists, Extended Scope Physiotherapists, RGN's and HCA's.
Sentinel aim to support General Practice and are commissioned to deliver NHS Services across West Devon, with services provided in Plymouth and the surrounding outlying areas.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provision of support and assistance with Dermatology
and Vasectomy (NHS & Private) minor procedures and ENT outpatient clinics.
Provision of general nursing duties, e.g.
supporting clinician with dressings, equipment, room set up, general cleaning
of clinical areas pre and post procedure.
Maintain and provide patients with relevant and
accessible written information complying with Sentinel polices and procedures
at all times.
Management of medical consumables and equipment required
during procedures. Notifying the Senior Nurse
of stock requirements.
The inputting of information onto the electronic
Patient Administration system (EMIS)
Have
knowledge of surgical equipment
Ensure
that infection control procedures are followed.
The
ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces.
The maintenance of treatment room equipment,
including testing and recording. Notifying
the Operations Manager of faulty equipment.
Working safely at all times in accordance with
Legislative requirements and Sentinel Policy and Procedures.
To
Attend Service Area Clinical Governance and Nurse meetings as required.
Maintain high standards of
quality care to patients and ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
Ensure patients, visitors and staff safety at all times.
Ensure that all areas
conform to Health & Safety and Infection Control requirements and carry out
quarterly audits as requested.
Adhere to Clinic protocols and policies & assist in their periodic
review.
Support the Lead Clinicians
in providing leadership in developing clinical area.
Maintain
clear and accurate patient and medication records.
Maintain close liaison with
the Senior Nurse and Operations Manager to ensure availability of drugs,
consumable supplies and equipment.
Deal effectively with any
clinical aspects of comments/complaints from patients and relatives in
accordance with the Complaints Procedure.
Adhere to the NMC/HPC Code
of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice/AODP statutory
guidelines in relation to professional practice.
Be responsible for your own
professional development in accordance with NMC/HCPC/AODP guidelines and
maintain a professional portfolio.
Ensure compliance with Sentinel Mandatory Training requirements.
Report immediately to the
Operations Manager any adverse incidents or accidents and to ensure appropriate
documentation is completed.
Ensure all patients are in
receipt of post operative advice and guidance prior to their leaving the clinic.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provision of support and assistance with Dermatology
and Vasectomy (NHS & Private) minor procedures and ENT outpatient clinics.
Provision of general nursing duties, e.g.
supporting clinician with dressings, equipment, room set up, general cleaning
of clinical areas pre and post procedure.
Maintain and provide patients with relevant and
accessible written information complying with Sentinel polices and procedures
at all times.
Management of medical consumables and equipment required
during procedures. Notifying the Senior Nurse
of stock requirements.
The inputting of information onto the electronic
Patient Administration system (EMIS)
Have
knowledge of surgical equipment
Ensure
that infection control procedures are followed.
The
ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces.
The maintenance of treatment room equipment,
including testing and recording. Notifying
the Operations Manager of faulty equipment.
Working safely at all times in accordance with
Legislative requirements and Sentinel Policy and Procedures.
To
Attend Service Area Clinical Governance and Nurse meetings as required.
Maintain high standards of
quality care to patients and ensure the smooth running of the clinic.
Ensure patients, visitors and staff safety at all times.
Ensure that all areas
conform to Health & Safety and Infection Control requirements and carry out
quarterly audits as requested.
Adhere to Clinic protocols and policies & assist in their periodic
review.
Support the Lead Clinicians
in providing leadership in developing clinical area.
Maintain
clear and accurate patient and medication records.
Maintain close liaison with
the Senior Nurse and Operations Manager to ensure availability of drugs,
consumable supplies and equipment.
Deal effectively with any
clinical aspects of comments/complaints from patients and relatives in
accordance with the Complaints Procedure.
Adhere to the NMC/HPC Code
of Professional Conduct and Scope of Professional Practice/AODP statutory
guidelines in relation to professional practice.
Be responsible for your own
professional development in accordance with NMC/HCPC/AODP guidelines and
maintain a professional portfolio.
Ensure compliance with Sentinel Mandatory Training requirements.
Report immediately to the
Operations Manager any adverse incidents or accidents and to ensure appropriate
documentation is completed.
Ensure all patients are in
receipt of post operative advice and guidance prior to their leaving the clinic.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education.
- Current NMC/HCPC registration with no restriction on practise.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of infection control and prevention.
- Knowledge of minor operations equipment and cleaning regimes.
- Effective I.T. skills and practical experience of using an electronic patient record system, e.g EMIS, SystmOne.
- Ability to work within a team as well as autonomously.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an outpatient or similar healthcare environment.
- Experience of supporting minor operations and procedures.
Other
Essential
- Able to provide a flexible approach to work and working patterns.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good general education.
- Current NMC/HCPC registration with no restriction on practise.
Knowledge
Essential
- Good knowledge of infection control and prevention.
- Knowledge of minor operations equipment and cleaning regimes.
- Effective I.T. skills and practical experience of using an electronic patient record system, e.g EMIS, SystmOne.
- Ability to work within a team as well as autonomously.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an outpatient or similar healthcare environment.
- Experience of supporting minor operations and procedures.
Other
Essential
- Able to provide a flexible approach to work and working patterns.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
