About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a hardworking, reliable and well-motivated flexible person to join our busy nursing team who strives to ensure that our patients receive the best possible service from the Practice.
We are looking for somebody who has experience in this role.
Main duties of the job
New patient health checks
Phlebotomy
BP monitoring
ECG taking & recording
Urinalysis
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations and vasectomies
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the practice
Weight monitoring
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Assist in practice audit, CQC compliance evidence and QOF recalls.
Conduct home visits for housebound patients.
About us
Working with a friendly, supportive practice team of approximately 50 staff. We prioritize the wellbeing of staff and undertake various activities, ie walking group.
NHS Pension Scheme available
25 days holiday (pro-rata), plus bank holidays.
The practice supports personal development.
Training practice, for GP's, Medical Students and Nurses.
12 GP's, Nursing Team, 4 PN's, 4 HCA's, 2 Community Matrons, Care Home Nurses, Prescribing Team, Care Co-Ordinators, Team of experienced receptionists and administrative staff.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Care Certificate or equivalent NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent Venepuncture competency ECG competency
Desirable
NHS Health Check training Ear irrigation competency
Experience Essential
Experience working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
Experience within General Practice IT literacy and clinical system experience (EMIS/SystmOne)
Skills Essential
Good communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Understanding of confidentiality and information governance Knowledge of safeguarding adults and children
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 Shires Health Care
Address Shire Health Care
18 Main Street
Shirebrook
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG20 8DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.shireshealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)