About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced HCA to join our nursing team. We can be flexible with the hours and the days of the week but looking for minimum of 15 hours per week. The purpose of this role is to:
Work as part of a team to meet its agreed aims and objectives within an efficient, safe and effective working environment, ensuring that services are meeting the needs of its registered patients and all regulatory requirements
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Practice Nurse and GPs
The vacancy may be closed early subject to a high level of applicants
Main duties of the job
A full copy of the job responsibilities for our vacancy can be found in the job description attached
Also see attached the person specification for the role
About us
The post-holder will:
Apply Practice policies, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audit where appropriate
Job description Job responsibilities
Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, and recording findings accurately
support annual reviews checks for chronic diseases e.g hypertension, diabetes, asthma etc Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP monitoring Carry out ECGs Carry out BMI checks and provide weight management advice Administer Blood Tests Carry out Spirometry tests Intramuscular injections under PSD Undertake wound care and carry out simple dressings Removal of sutures Undertake NHS Health Check Processing of samples e.g. urine Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IPC policy Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording including weekly data loggers Medical equipment and vaccine ordering, stocking control and rotation Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations, coil fits and contraceptive implant fitting Act as a chaperone as required Participating in administrative tasks to support the practice in meeting QOF targets Undertake any other additional duties appropriate to the post as requested by the Practice Nurse or Practice Business Manager.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Healthcare qualification (or working towards) Phlebotomy certificate ECG training Immunisation and vaccination
Desirable
Spirometry Wound care Chronic disease management
Experience Essential
Experience of working in a primary healthcare setting Evidence of appropriate continuing professional development activity to maintain up to date knowledge and on-going competence Evidence of working autonomously and as part of a team
Desirable
Experience of working with General Practice
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Understanding and knowledge of policy related to delivery of Primary Care including the PMS contract, Clinical Governance and Quality and Outcomes Framework Understanding the health needs of Primary Care Understanding of equal opportunity and diversity issues Well-developed IT skills Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills Time management and ability to prioritise workload
Desirable
Experience of SystmOne
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 Eastmoor Health Centre
Address Windhill Road
Eastmoor
Wakefield
WF1 4SD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.eastmoorhc.nhs.uk/home (Opens in a new tab)