About this role
Job summary
To provide health care assistance within the remit of a non-qualified but trained role under the direct supervision of the practice nurses. The post holder will work strictly in accordance with specific Practice Guidelines and protocols, and work within Patient Specific Directives.
Main duties of the job
Basic new patient health checks
Phlebotomy
Administering Influenza Vaccinations
Administering Pneumonia Vaccinations
Administering Covid Vaccinations
Chaperoning duties
Ensure specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Ordering of disposable surgical equipment
Ordering of pathology supplies
Regular re stocking of all consultation rooms, including stock rotation
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment, before, during and after patient care interventions
Blood pressure monitoring
Urinalysis
Pregnancy testing
Weight monitoring
Diabetic foot monitoring
NHS Health Checks (completion and administration)
Provide literature regarding lifestyle advice to specific groups of patients
Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the practice nurses
Ensure sharps bins are regularly checked and replaced when required
Instruct patients in the use of a BP machine for home use administration
Instruct patients in the use of a nebuliser for home use booking out
About us
Friendly and Proactive Healthcare team of 4 Partners, with a team providing excellent service to our 6000 patients in the Village of Seghill and surrounding areas. Centrally located only 7 miles from the centre of Newcastle we are very accessible for prospective new staff. We use the Systmone clinical system and past use would be advantageous.
Job description Job responsibilities Prime responsibilities
Healthcare responsibilities involve providing high-quality and responsive patient care, within limits of ones competence and knowledge, working safely and in accordance with established protocols. You are expected to use initiative to resolve problems, but also to recognise when advice or assistance from appropriately qualified professionals in the Practice should be obtained.
You must show total respect and regard to confidentiality of patient information at all times.
Duties and responsibilities: Basic new patient health checks
Phlebotomy
Administering Influenza Vaccinations
Adminstering Covid Vaccinations
Administering B12 injections
Administering Pneumonia Vaccinations
Administering Covid Vaccinations
Chaperoning duties
Ensure specimens are labelled and bagged ready for collection with the necessary paperwork completed
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Ordering of disposable surgical equipment
Ordering of pathology supplies
Regular re-stocking of all consultation rooms, including stock rotation
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment, before, during and after patient care interventions
Blood pressure monitoring
Urinalysis
Pregnancy testing
Weight monitoring
Diabetic foot monitoring
NHS Health Checks (completion and administration)
Provide literature regarding lifestyle advice to specific groups of patients
Ensure clinical waste collection runs smoothly, reporting any problems to the practice nurses
Ensure sharps bins are regularly checked and replaced when required
Instruct patients in the use of a BP machine for home use administration
Instruct patients in the use of a nebuliser for home use booking out
Administrative responsibilities
As a member of the team you will be required to provide efficient, helpful and sympathetic care to Practice patients, developing skills in equating Practice protocol with patients demands through sensible use of initiative, flexible approach and working to consistent high standards of accuracy, he/she will provide valuable help and support to all colleagues.
Be fully conversant with relevant protocols and work in accordance with them at all times
Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments within patients medical records
Ensure the Systmone Clinical system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
Collect information, if required, for audit and statistical reports
Attend and participate in Practice meetings as required
Produce recall clinic letters when required
To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested, e.g. annual flu campaigns
Ordering and display of Health Promotion materials
Undertake mandatory training and other training deemed necessary for the role
Although the duties listed comprise the main part of the job you may be expected to help out other members of the Primary Healthcare Team when directed by the practice nurses. You will be expected to be flexible in undertaking any other tasks which will help to maximise patient care and good service.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
GCSE grade A-C In English and Maths essential Good IT understanding and skills Appropriate Health Care qualification, or Proof of extensive experience in General Practice Providing Health Care services
Desirable
Phlebotomy Vaccinations Chaperoning
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 Netherfield House Surgery
Address Station Road
Seghill
Cramlington
Northumberland
NE23 7EF
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.netherfieldhousesurgery.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)