About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced HCA to join our nursing team at Trentside Medical Group. We are looking for 30 hours to be worked over the week which will include some 7am starts and an occasional late until 8pm.
This is an important role supporting the GP and nurse team undertaking patient care, adhering to infection control principles and running your own clinic.
Main duties of the job
To carry out a range of clinical duties: NHS health checks, venepuncture, ECGs, injections, BP checks, Urinalysis
To assist with specialist clinics such as coils/implants and minor surgery
To maintain stocks and supplies within the practice
Emergency equipment checks
About us Trentside is a vibrant and innovative surgery at the heart of the community. We have two large sites; Netherfield and Carlton Hill which are covered by our multi-disciplinary team. We have over 18700 patients who we provide high quality, evidence based care for. We are a friendly and supportive team to work with and believe in encouraging every employee to achieve their full potential. We are a training practice for both medical students and nursing students
Job description Job responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities:
New patient health checks
ECG recording
Phlebotomy
Chaperoning duties
Long term condition reviews
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment
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
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care Qualification in Venepuncture
Desirable
NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
Experience Essential
Experience of working as a HCA
Desirable
Experience of working within a GP practice
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 Trentside Medical Group
Address Trentside Medical Group
Knight Street
Netherfield
Nottingham
NG4 2FN
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.trentsidemc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)