NHS
Job title:
Health Care Assistant
Company
NHS
Job description
We are looking for a friendly enthusiastic and motivated Healthcare Assistant tojoin a dynamic and forward-thinking Practice – Godolphin Health, which is made up of 2 surgeries, Praze & Connor Downs. Both surgeries are located within 10 mins from the A30, in beautiful West Cornwall. They offer general medical services to our growing list of 8850 patients.The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education while also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.ExperienceWorking with the general publicWorking in a primary care environmentCompetent in IT skills and using multiple systemsClinical KnowledgeECGsVenepunctureBasic clinical observations such as BP, pulse, 02 monitoring and temperatureInjection administrationNew patient medicalsChaperone procedureAbility to record accurate clinical notesPersonal qualitiesPolite and confidentFlexible and cooperativeMotivatedProblem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectivelyHigh levels of integrity and loyaltySensitive and empathetic in distressing situationsAbility to work under pressure/in stressful situationsAble to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patientCommitment to ongoing professional developmentPunctual and committed to supporting the team effortMain duties of the jobTo assist medical personnel in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care, screening and patient education. The post will also include some administrative duties.To act as a focal point of communication between patients, doctors, nurses and other members of the primary health care teamTo maintain a safe and effective level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to the attention of the Lead Practice Nurse so these can be addressed.To act in a professional manner at all times and adhere to practice policies, protocols and guidelines.A FULL JOB DESCRIPTION IS AVAILABLE ON REQUESTAbout usOur practice takes pride in delivering high quality, compassionate care whilst maintaining sustainable working conditions for the whole team and thriving as a business.This has been substantiated by a CQC report, confirming that we provide a safe, effective and well lead service to our patients (rated good overall).We currently offer a fantastic multidisciplinary team comprising 3 full-time partners, 4 salaried GPs, 2 advanced nurse practitioners, 2 practice nurses, 2 assistant practitioners and 2 HCAs.We are an established GP training practice, currently hosting 3x GP registrars, of which the majority are ST-3 placements. All 3x of our GP partners are established GP trainers.We are a member of North Kerrier (West) PCN and we are well represented within this tight well-run PCN and so have already embedded a variety of ARRs roles, including clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, social prescribers, first contact physiotherapists, physicians associate, mental health practitioners and paramedics, into our own primary care team.Godolphin Health also provides the clinical research hub for Mounts Bay Medical Ltd., a network of nine Cornish GP practices working together to deliver primary care clinical research. Mounts Bay Medical Ltd., is the largest primary care clinical research provider in the UK, focusing upon pivotal phase 3+4 studies.Date posted23 December 2024Pay schemeOtherSalaryDepending on experienceContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference numberA2721-24-0002Job locationsPraze SurgerySchool Lane, Praze-an-BeebleCamborneCornwallTR14 0LBJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPrincipal Duties & Responsibilities1.NursingBP monitoring including 24 hourUrinalysisPhlebotomyRecording of fridge temperaturesPerform other routine laboratory testsPrepare patients for examinationsAssist other clinical members when necessaryWeight monitoring when requested and referral to weight management programRecord ECGs including 24 hourEnsure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to Lead Practice Nurse or Practice ManagerAssist with Minor ops and Contraception clinics when trained to do soAdminister IM injections for Flu and B12 under patient specific directiveEnsure sharps bins are ready for collection2.AdministrationParticipate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice teamEnsure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded on the patients notes & clinical computer is kept up to date with accurate details recordedEnsure appropriate read codes are entered accurately, reporting any problems to the Practice ManagerAttend and participate in practice meetings as requiredRestocking and maintenance of clinical areas; ordering as directed/delegated.Administration and Processing of INRProfessional & Personal ResponsibilitiesUnderstand, accept and adhere to the need for strict confidentialityTo use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitationsTo understand and accept own limitationsTo work without direct supervision and determine own workload prioritiesTo be committed to team workPractice high standard of infection control at all timesTo have flexibility of working hoursMaintain high standard of communication within the PracticePersonal development supported by the practiceJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPrincipal Duties & Responsibilities1.NursingBP monitoring including 24 hourUrinalysisPhlebotomyRecording of fridge temperaturesPerform other routine laboratory testsPrepare patients for examinationsAssist other clinical members when necessaryWeight monitoring when requested and referral to weight management programRecord ECGs including 24 hourEnsure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to Lead Practice Nurse or Practice ManagerAssist with Minor ops and Contraception clinics when trained to do soAdminister IM injections for Flu and B12 under patient specific directiveEnsure sharps bins are ready for collection2.AdministrationParticipate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice teamEnsure accurate notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded on the patients notes & clinical computer is kept up to date with accurate details recordedEnsure appropriate read codes are entered accurately, reporting any problems to the Practice ManagerAttend and participate in practice meetings as requiredRestocking and maintenance of clinical areas; ordering as directed/delegated.Administration and Processing of INRProfessional & Personal ResponsibilitiesUnderstand, accept and adhere to the need for strict confidentialityTo use own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and local knowledge, to respond to patients enquiries and requests while adhering to practice limitationsTo understand and accept own limitationsTo work without direct supervision and determine own workload prioritiesTo be committed to team workPractice high standard of infection control at all timesTo have flexibility of working hoursMaintain high standard of communication within the PracticePersonal development supported by the practicePerson SpecificationExperienceEssential
- experience of working in secondary or primary care
- experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- experience of working in a GP practice
Person SpecificationExperienceEssential
- experience of working in secondary or primary care
- experience of working within a nursing team
Desirable
- experience of working in a GP practice
Expected salary
Location
Camborne, Cornwall
Job date
Tue, 24 Dec 2024 04:54:27 GMT
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