Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Pool Generic Worker

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Job summary

  • You'll provide a high standard of nursing, wound and rehabilitative care to our patients.
  • You'll actively participate in the minor injury, minor surgery and ageing-well clinics.
  • As part of this role, you'll be responsible for carrying out baseline observations, and record the findings accurately.
  • You'll also assist with reception cover when required.

Main duties of the job

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Act as a chaperone as required

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Provide support during minor operations as required

About us

Suffolk GP Federation CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

Details

Date posted

04 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

27760

Job locations

Felixstowe

Felixstowe

IP11 7HJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

Generic Worker Minor Injuries Clinic

We are looking to take on an experienced healthcare assistant within our Minor Injuries Service based in Felixstowe.

The Minor Injuries Clinic is run by Suffolk GP Federation, a not-for-profit organisation. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

Is it for me?

We will make sure you are fully inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. Its important to us that you feel safe and supported in your clinical decision making.

  • You would be suited to this role if you have phlebotomy and wound care experience
  • You will need to have proven experience working within a healthcare setting previously.
  • You will be able to record vital signs, interpret results and respond appropriately.

What we can offer you:

  • A strong ethos of flexible working, to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance
  • Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard
  • A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
  • Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
  • A commitment to personal development, training and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
  • Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street

Job description

Job responsibilities

Generic Worker Minor Injuries Clinic

We are looking to take on an experienced healthcare assistant within our Minor Injuries Service based in Felixstowe.

The Minor Injuries Clinic is run by Suffolk GP Federation, a not-for-profit organisation. Our main purpose is to support Primary Care across Suffolk including support with working collaboratively and at scale. We also deliver a portfolio of NHS services across Suffolk and North East Essex, including Podiatry, Ultrasound, Diabetes, as well as urgent Care Services including the Out of Hours face-to-face Service in Suffolk.

Is it for me?

We will make sure you are fully inducted and trained; there will be regular constructive supervision in place. Its important to us that you feel safe and supported in your clinical decision making.

  • You would be suited to this role if you have phlebotomy and wound care experience
  • You will need to have proven experience working within a healthcare setting previously.
  • You will be able to record vital signs, interpret results and respond appropriately.

What we can offer you:

  • A strong ethos of flexible working, to help us maintain (or reclaim) that work/life balance
  • Innovative teams who strive in forward thinking, with a voice that is heard
  • A visible and supportive management team, with operational support that get it
  • Excellent IT teams & support giving us first class equipment and no wait responses
  • A commitment to personal development, training and leadership opportunities, with service-managed training budgets
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Death in service cover
  • Competitive salaries with annual benchmarking
  • 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) on starting, rising to 29 days (plus bank holidays) after 5 years service
  • Blue light card employer Access to the discount service with thousands of discounts online and on the high street

Person Specification

See attached Person Specification

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths
  • Care certificate or equivalent
  • Evidence of sustained personal and professional development.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an acute healthcare setting
Person Specification

See attached Person Specification

Essential

  • GCSE English and Maths
  • Care certificate or equivalent
  • Evidence of sustained personal and professional development.

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an acute healthcare setting

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Felixstowe

Felixstowe

IP11 7HJ


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Suffolk GP Federation CIC

Address

Felixstowe

Felixstowe

IP11 7HJ


Employer's website

https://suffolkfed.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR

Recruitment Team

hr@suffolkfed.org.uk

Details

Date posted

04 September 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,816 to £24,336 a year

Contract

Bank

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

27760

Job locations

Felixstowe

Felixstowe

IP11 7HJ


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