About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly motivated individual to join this NHS GP teaching practice in Hoyland, Barnsley. We are looking for someone to work on a part time basis between 24-30 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
We currently have a team of 9 GPs, 1 NP, 4 PNs, 2 HCAs and a Nurse Associate, as well as a clinical pharmacist with meds management team support, first contact physiotherapist, health & wellbeing coach and care co-ordinator.
We have a full complement of established administration staff providing help with workflow systems such as incoming clinical correspondence, lab results and prescription queries.
List size 13000
CQC rated good all areas August 2019
EMIS web clinical system
High QOF achievement consistent over the years
Local home visiting service
We are a long-established training practice working from purpose-built premises in Hoyland, Barnsley. Good transport links, 5 minutes from M1 Junction 36.
We are a training practice for registrars and undergraduate medical students from Sheffield medical school. The practice has a strong educational ethos.
Special clinical interests are encouraged and supported.
Good clinical support. Our clinicians meet daily to discuss difficult and complex cases.
We hold monthly practice meetings. All members of the practice team are invited to attend. Participation is encouraged.
Regular team leader meetings are held to review progress/achievement on all contractual obligations.
Continuously reviewing our practice systems and processes with an aim to improving patient experience whilst also considering the wellbeing of our workforce.
Job description Job responsibilities
Primary 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:
a. Undertake new patient health checks
b. Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes
c. Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately
d. Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly
e. Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required
f. Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics
g. Carry out BMI checks as directed
h. Act as a chaperone as required
i. When trained, undertake venepuncture
j. When trained, undertake diabetic foot checks
k. When trained, administer vaccinations such as flu, pneumonia
l. When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervison of the practice nurse
m. Carry out ECGs as requested
n. Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
o. Provide support during minor operations as required
p. Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session
q. Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance
r. Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy
s. Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the healthcare assistant may be requested to:
a. Participate in practice audit as directed by the aduit lead
b. Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
c. Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota
Person Specification
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
Qualifications Essential
Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level Phlebotomy certification
Desirable
Ear syringing certification
Clinical Knowledge and 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
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 Walderslade Surgery
Address High Croft
Hoyland
Barnsley
South Yorkshire
S74 9AF
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.waldersladesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)