About this role
Job summary
An exciting and new opportunity has arisen to join the Carlisle Rural Primary Care Network (PCN) team based with Brampton Medical Practice.
This role will work with our practice clinical team and PCN Frailty Nurses to deliver high level services to our patient population of around 16'700 patients.
Main duties of the job
We are able to offer up to 37.5 hours per week and are also happy to consider part-time hours.
Hours of work will be on a rota basis, working between 08:00am and 18:30pm, with Saturdays covered on a team-based rota.
About us
We are a semi-rural dispensing and training practice led by 6 dedicated GP Partners, and Senior Management Team serving a population of around 16'700 patients
We operate across four sites, two of which are based in Brampton, one in Wetheral and one in Corby Hill.
Job description Job responsibilities
Supporting the PCN Frailty Nurse team in their duties to deliver care to patients under their patient list within practice clinics
New patient health checks /NHS health checks / Weight Management
ECG recording
Phlebotomy
INRs Warfarin Management
Assist with Learning Disability and Mental Health annual reviews
To give flu vaccines / immunisations within the scope of established protocols
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Maintenance of surgical equipment
Cleaning of clinical areas within remit of role
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being
Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being
Follows aseptic technique in removal of sutures, clips, dressings as per nursing care plan.
At all times, observes infection control procedures and protocols to protect patients, colleagues and themselves.
Please Note: The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Check, the cost of which will be paid by the post holder either on appointment or as part of the first 3 months salary deductions. Current cost is £49.50
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Experience with dealing with the public/patients Meeting Quality Targets Use of Microsoft Office
Desirable
Previous experience within a General Practice or health care role Experience in EMIS Web
Knowledge and Skills: Essential
Excellent communication skills Good written communication skills, clear concise record keeping IT Skills Time management, able to prioritise and organise own workload
Desirable
Trained in phlebotomy and infection control
Other: Essential
Driving licence with own transport or ability to be able to travel to any of our sites as required: Brampton, Corby Hill, Wetheral Flexibility of working hours / ability to work at desired times which includes working extended access, late evenings, weekends To cover holidays and sickness
Qualifications Essential
A demonstrable commitment to professional development Good standard of general education 5 GCSE including English and Maths Grade 4 and above or demonstrable experience and knowledge (application/interview/previous work history)
Desirable
NVQ level 3 or equivalent Previous experience of working in a HCA role
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 Brampton Medical Practice
Address Brampton Medical Practice
4 Market Place
Brampton
Cumbria
CA8 1NL
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bramptonmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)