About this role
Job summary
We are looking for a caring, friendly and motivated Auxiliary Nurse / Nursing Assistant to join our GP surgery team. You will play an important role in supporting our clinical team, providing high-quality patient care, carrying out health checks and clinical observations, and helping patients feel welcome and supported.
We are looking for someone who is reliable, compassionate, organised and enjoys working as part of a team. This is a great opportunity to make a real difference to our patients and local community.
Main duties of the job
- Carry out basic clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature and oxygen saturations.
- Undertake NHS health checks and routine health assessments.
- Support patients with chronic disease monitoring.
- Assist with other clinical procedures, following appropriate training.
- Take blood samples (phlebotomy), if trained and competent.
- Record accurate patient information using the clinical system.
- Promote healthy lifestyles and provide basic health advice.
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
- Prepare and maintain clinical rooms and equipment.
- Work closely with GPs, nurses and the wider practice team to provide safe, effective patient care.
About us
We are a friendly, patient-focused GP surgery providing high-quality healthcare to our local community. Our dedicated multidisciplinary team works together to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care, supporting patients with their health and wellbeing at every stage of life. We pride ourselves on teamwork, professionalism and treating every patient with dignity, respect and kindness.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide support to the nursing and wider clinical team in delivering safe, effective and compassionate patient care within the GP practice. To undertake delegated clinical and administrative duties within the limits of training, competence and practice protocols.
2. Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Undertake routine clinical observations, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, height, weight and oxygen saturations.
- Carry out NHS Health Checks and routine health assessments.
- Perform venepuncture, subject to appropriate training and competency.
- Support the management and monitoring of patients with long-term conditions.
- Assist with health promotion and patient education.
- Prepare treatment rooms and clinical equipment.
- Maintain infection prevention and control standards.
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation of patient information.
- Assist the nursing team with clinical procedures.
- Maintain stock levels and report any shortages.
- Ensure clinical waste is disposed of safely.
- Provide a professional, friendly and compassionate service to patients.
- Maintain confidentiality and adhere to GDPR requirements.
- Follow safeguarding, health and safety and infection control policies.
- Escalate any concerns regarding patient health or safety to the appropriate clinician.
3. Communication and Teamwork
- Work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, healthcare assistants, reception and administrative colleagues.
- Communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, relatives and carers.
- Treat all patients with dignity, kindness and respect.
- Maintain effective working relationships within the multidisciplinary team.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GGCSE garde A in English and Math
- OET/IELTS B grade in all
- Certifications of phlebotomy.
- IT skill
- Previous Experience in NHS GP surgery
- Understanding of chronic disease monitoring and call-and-recall systems
Desirable
- Effective communication skill
- Multitask
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Understanding of Learning disability patient safety
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
Derby Lane Medical Centre
Address
Derby Lane Medical Centre
88 Derby Lane
Liverpool
L13 3DN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.derbylanemc-liverpool.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)