Job summary
*Taurus Healthcare are advertising on behalf of Wargrave House Surgery*
To support the practice
nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the
practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of
practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will
deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative
care, health promotion and patient education.
Main duties of the job
- Undertake
patient health checks, urinalysis and preparation of specimens for
investigation by the pathology laboratories.
- Support
the practice nurse with health promotion programmes and the management of
chronic disease clinics
- Carry out
baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature,
pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate
routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Undertake
wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Carry out
BMI checks as directed
About us
Wargrave House Surgery is
located in the centre of Hereford and provides primary medical care to people
who also live in the town and its surrounding suburbs. There are
approximately 8300 patients registered at the practice. The practice is
managed by four partners, including a Paramedic. They are supported by three salaried
GPs. The practice employs Paramedics and several Practice Nurses who carry
out reviews of patients with long term conditions such as, diabetes, asthma
and hypertension. They also provide cervical screening and contraceptive
advice. There are three Health Care Assistants who carry out duties such as,
phlebotomy, health checks and flu vaccinations. The practice is open Monday
to Friday from 8am to 6.30pm.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Taurus Healthcare Ltd is advertising this position on behalf of Wargrave House Surgery. This means that Wargrave House Surgery is the employing organisation and will make the final decision on appointing candidates.
Taurus Healthcare Ltd, on behalf of Wargrave House Surgery, will collate all relevant information for the purpose of the recruitment and pre-employment check process.
This information will then be securely transferred to Wargrave House Surgery.
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. Training in specific areas may be necessary. Personal development and education will be encouraged.
Primary Responsibilities
- Undertake patient health checks
- Undertake urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratories.
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- When trained, undertake venepuncture
- When trained, administer flu vaccinations and B12 injections
- Carry out ECGs and dermoscopy as requested
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations as required
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Daily recording of fridge temperatures
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
- Maintain stock levels of ALL vaccines as per national vaccination programme
- Keep an up-to-date log of all vaccines to include quantity/batch number/expirydate as per Cold Chain Policy
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:
- Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
* A full Job Description & Person Specification is attached to this advert*
Job description
Job responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY
To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels. Training in specific areas may be necessary. Personal development and education will be encouraged.
Primary Responsibilities
- Undertake patient health checks
- Undertake urinalysis and preparation of specimens for investigation by the pathology laboratories.
- Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
- Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
- Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
- Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
- Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
- Carry out BMI checks as directed
- Act as a chaperone as required
- When trained, undertake venepuncture
- When trained, administer flu vaccinations and B12 injections
- Carry out ECGs and dermoscopy as requested
- Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
- Provide support during minor operations as required
- Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
- Daily recording of fridge temperatures
- Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
- Maintain stock levels of ALL vaccines as per national vaccination programme
- Keep an up-to-date log of all vaccines to include quantity/batch number/expirydate as per Cold Chain Policy
- Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
- Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:
- Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead
- Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
- Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
- Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
* A full Job Description & Person Specification is attached to this advert*
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning & organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Desirable
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Spirometry
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Person Specification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning & organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- EMIS
Clinical Knowledge & Skills
Desirable
- Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals inc. Height, weight, BP, Pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Spirometry
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
- Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilises resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside of core office hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Occupational Health Clearance
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Desirable
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a 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.
