About this role
Job summary
We are looking to recruit a health care assistant with experience in wound care, vaccinations and phlebotomy.
The ideal candidate should have previous nhs experience preferably with the use of the clinical system, Systm one.
The position is to join our multidisciplinary nursing team consisting of HCA's, nurses, paramedics and nurse practitioners across our main site at Bedford Street Surgery & our Branch site on Furzton.
Main duties of the job
Core Responsibilities for the position of HCA include:
PhlebotomyWound care ( Ulcer / Doppler )Vaccinations under a PSDHealth ChecksECG'sIdentify, manage and support patients at risk of developing long term conditions, preventing adverse effects on the patients health.Routine nursing care to patients as required in accordance with clinical based evidence, NICE, and the NSFInfection controlSupport the team in dealing with clinical emergenciesVaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
About us
Bedford Street Surgery is located in Bletchley, Milton Keynes MK2, with a branch site, Furzton Medical Centre, located in Furzton MK4.
With a patient population of over 16400 the practice has a clear vision to deliver accessible , compassionate and patient centred care whilst ensuring dignity, respect and confidentiality to all
The practice operate as a multidisciplinary team consisting of 7 GP's, practice nurses, HCA's, Nurse practitioners, paramedics and a pharmacist. Supporting the MDT team are secretaries, care navigators, care coordinators and a finance team all overseen by the practice manager.
Our team work hard to ensure clear communication and have monthly mdt and nursing meetings to discuss patient care, shared learning and training.
Job description Job responsibilities
HCA job role includes phlebotomy, wound care vaccinations, health check and ECGS. A full spec of the job is attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
We are seeking an individual with NHS experience preferably having already obtained their care certificate. Certification of having undertaken training on phlebotomy and wound care is essential. Other qualifications will be considered
Desirable
Training on Spirometry, INR Star, Health Checks
Experience Essential
Experience of working in the NHS / Gp Practice Experience of the core areas of HCA work Experience of the clinical system S1
Desirable
Experience of health checks, spirometry and IRN Star Experience in supporting the infection control lead
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.
Employer details Employer name Bedford Street Surgery
Address 4 Bedford Street
Bletchley
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK7 8PT
Employer's website https://www.bedfordstreetsurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)