About this role
Job summary
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health Care Assistant or Trainee Nurse Associate to join our already experienced and established practice nursing team.
We would be looking for you to work between 32 - 35 hours each week.
The successful candiate would need to be motivated and committed to providing high quality care and work collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of the patient.
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and have the necessary qualification, we would love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job
Your Duties will include:
Undertake New Patient Health Checks
Undertake NHS Health Checks
Health promotion and Lifestyle advice,
Supporting Long Term Condition Reviews
Diabetic Foot Checks - were trained.
Height, Weight and BMI measurements.
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for transportation
Providing support in minor surgery clinics if required.
Supporting QOF and BeCCoR priorities.
Maintaining accurate clinical records,
Supporting Infection prevention and control proceedures,
Please note this list is not exhaustive.
About us
Located just outside the heart of Wigan town centre, The Dicconson Group Practice is a well established GP Practice serving a diverse patient population of approximately 9650 patients.
You will be joining a welcoming and experienced clinical team at the Practice.
This is headed up by 4 supportive GP Partners. We have a dedicated team of 3 salaried GP's . 2 Advanced Practitioners, 3 Practice Nurses, a Nurse Associate and our Healthcare Associate.
They in turn are supported by our non-clinical team, which includes our friendly reception team , dedicated secretaries and data quality lead as well as our management team of 3.
We pride ourselves on our collaborative supportive environment, where every team member is valued and encouraged to contribute to the ongoing development of the Practice.
We provide a place of work with a healthy work / life balance.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Main Duties Of The Job Will Include:
Main duties of the job
Your Duties will include:
Undertake New Patient Health Checks
Undertake NHS Health Checks
Health promotion and Lifestyle advice,
Supporting Long Term Condition Reviews
Diabetic Foot Checks - were trained.
Height, Weight and BMI measurements.
Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for transportation
Providing support in minor surgery clinics if required.
Supporting QOF and BeCCoR priorities.
Maintaining accurate clinical records,
Supporting Infection prevention and control proceedures,
Ensure fridges are routinely cleaned in accordance with current guidance
Stock Control
Work Collaboratively with GP's nurses and admin staff
Administering certain Injections under PSD
Please note this list is not exhaustive.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Essential criteria Basic Qualifications. Relevant health and social care qualifications.
Desirable
Desirable criteria Qualified in Phlebotomy
Experience Essential
Experience of working in General Practice Ability to work effectively as a team player under appropriate supervision and as part of a multi-disciplinary team Ability to work within own scope of practice and understanding when to refer to clinical colleagues
Team Work Essential
Ability to work well with Nurses, GP's Admin and other support staff in a fast paces environment .
Personal Qualities Essential
Effective Time Management. Demonstrated personal accountability. Ability to listen, empathise with patients and provide person centered support in a non-judgmental way. Ability to use own initiative, discretion and sensitivity Understanding of safeguarding.
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 The Dicconson Group Practice
Address Boston House
Frog Lane
Wigan
WN6 7LP
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.thedicconsongrouppracticewigan.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)