About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to recruit a Healthcare Assistant on a 12 month Fixed Term basis, working 15 hours per week.
JOB PUROSE
To work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge required for a Healthcare role in General Practice.
To develop skills to assist medical and nursing staff in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventive care, screening and patient education.The post will include administrative duties as part of the role.
Working under the indirect supervision of a qualified nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, undertake tasks and duties delegated by the General Practitioner or qualified nurse.
To attend the relevant courses and study days required to fulfil the role.
To gain knowledge and skills whilst working alongside an experienced nurse mentor
To provide nursing treatments to patients independently or in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners with reference to agreed protocols and guidelines.
To provide general andspecific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols and guidelines) with referral to general practitioners or other health professionals as necessary
Main duties of the job
To provide phlebotomy as required in accordance to training and procedure
To take ear, throat and skin swabs as directed by the practice nurse or GP
To take physiological measurements for patients including blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight (body mass index), visual acuity, urinalysis and ECG in the surgery and or at home (if required)
Undertake new patient health checks, peak flow measurement, spirometry, suture and clip removal (as per practice policy) change simple dressings and carry out other tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
To fit 24 hours BP machine as directed and in accordance with training and procedure
To provide adult immunisations such as Flu Pneumonia Vit B12 in accordance to training and procedure
Assist as per practice policy GPs undertaking minor surgery
Prepare and maintain environments andequipment before, during and after patient interventions
Clearing and restocking of consulting/treatment rooms, including timely order of stock items under your control
Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being by participating in patient health promotion
Give accurate andappropriate information within own competence
Ensure thatanomalies are reported to a senior member of the clinical team
Notify the practice nurse or GP of any significant patient issues
About us
Join an award-winning organisation. For the third consecutive year, Sunderland GP Alliance has been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and holds the Better Health at Work Gold Award with Continuing Excellence status. In addition, we offer 33 days' annual leave and a comprehensive range of employee benefits.
Sunderland GP Alliance is a not-for-profit collaboration of GP practices in Sunderland.
All GP Practices in Sunderland are members of the organisation, covering approximately 285,000 patients.
The Alliance also runs three practices: Monument Surgeries, South Hylton and New Silksworth.
Job description Job responsibilities
JOB PUROSE
To work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge required for a Healthcare role in General Practice.
To develop skills to assist medical and nursing staff in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventive care, screening and patient education. The post will include administrative duties as part of the role.
Working under the indirect supervision of a qualified nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, undertake tasks and duties delegated by the General Practitioner or qualified nurse.
To attend the relevant courses and study days required to fulfil the role.
To gain knowledge and skills whilst working alongside an experienced nurse mentor
To provide nursing treatments to patients independently or in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners with reference to agreed protocols and guidelines.
To provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols and guidelines) with referral to general practitioners or other health professionals as necessary
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Clinical Practice
To provide phlebotomy as required in accordance to training and procedure
To take ear, throat and skin swabs as directed by the practice nurse or GP
To take physiological measurements for patients including blood pressure, pulse rate and rhythm, temperature, height and weight (body mass index), visual acuity, urinalysis and ECG in the surgery and or at home (if required)
Undertake new patient health checks, peak flow measurement, spirometry, suture and clip removal (as per practice policy) change simple dressings and carry out other tasks for which you have received appropriate training.
To fit 24 hours BP machine as directed and in accordance with training and procedure
To provide adult immunisations such as Flu Pneumonia Vit B12 in accordance to training and procedure
Assist as per practice policy GPs undertaking minor surgery
Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient interventions
Clearing and restocking of consulting/treatment rooms, including timely order of stock items under your control
Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being by participating in patient health promotion
Give accurate and appropriate information within own competence
Ensure that anomalies are reported to a senior member of the clinical team
Notify the practice nurse or GP of any significant patient issues
Training & Development
Fully participates in training and development
Engages in a programme of ongoing support and feedback to maximise the benefit of the training and development plan.
Confidentiality
In the course of seeking treatment, patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately.
Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice or Alliance (delete as appropriate) policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, and the protection of personal and sensitive data.
Health & Safety
The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in the Practice Health & Safety Policy to include:
Identifying the risk involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks.
Ensuring that all accidents or dangerous accidents are reported and investigated, and follow up action taken where necessary.
Maintain training in line with local policies.
Equality and Diversity
The post-holder will support the quality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues to include:
Acting in a way that recognizes the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with current legislation.
Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues.
Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgemental and respects their circumstances, feelings, priorities and rights.
Quality
The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the Practice, and will:
Alert the Executive GP or other team members to issues of quality and risk. - delete as appropriate
Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.
Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhanced the teams performance.
Work effectively with individuals in other agencies to meet patients needs.
Effectively manage own time, workload and resources.
Communication
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the team and will strive to:
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Communicate effectively with patients and carers.
Recognise peoples needs for alternative methods of communication and respond accordingly.
The employer is Sunderland GP Alliance and the post-holder is expected to comply with the Alliances employment policies and procedures.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a healthcare setting Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to maintain clear, concise records IT skills Microsoft based
Desirable
Experience of working as a HCA in a primary care environment Working with EMIS
Qualifications Essential
NVQ 2 in Healthcare or Health associated equivalent qualification Literacy and Numeracy Grade C or above Relevant qualification in venepuncture
Desirable
NVQ 3 in Healthcare Care Certificate Immunisations certificate NHS Health Check Training Ear Irrigation Training Smoking Cessation Training
Other Essential
Disclosure Barring Service Check Able to travel reliably, and independently between practices.
Motivation and Skills Essential
Effective time management Reliable Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously Ability to follow clinical policies and procedures Caring and compassionate approach to patient care Ability to work flexibly
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 Sunderland GP Alliance
Address North East BIC
Wearfield
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR5 2TA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.sunderlandgpalliance.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)