About this role
Job summary
At DHU Healthcare, every role matters. Were a not-for-profit team driven by compassion and respect, where your voice is heard and your growth truly matters. Join us and be part of something bigger. For you, for them, with us.
At DHU Healthcare, our Urgent and Emergency Care teams work on the frontline of the NHS, delivering expert, compassionate care 24/7, 365 days a year. From Emergency Departments and Urgent Treatment Centres to GP surgeries and communities across the East Midlands and beyond, were there when people need us most.
Our teams of skilled medical, nursing, allied health, and support professionals all work together to respond quickly and effectively to every patient. We deliver a wide range of services including community nursing, urgent treatment, primary care streaming, urgent on-day primary care, GP home visiting, phlebotomy, community hospital medical cover, telephone consultation support, and palliative care home visiting. With us, youll be supported to succeed - in your role, your development, and your career.
Main duties of the job
Support clinicians and patients in urgent and emergency care settings. Carry out essential observations and assist with patient care and comfort. Work within a close-knit team providing high-quality, compassionate care. Keep services running smoothly through teamwork and attention to detail. Play a vital role in making every patient experience a positive one.
About us
For you, because great work starts with a supported team.
Well support your health, happiness and future with benefits that put you first. From access to the NHS pension scheme (and well honour your existing NHS pension pot and holiday entitlement if youre transferring), to wellbeing support, flexible options and career growth, were here to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on the full range of benefits available, click here.
Learning that shapes your career.
With us, development is part of our culture. From essential training and apprenticeships to supportive leadership and career pathways, well help you grow in ways that matter to you. Because when our people thrive, so do our patients and communities.
With us, everyone belongs.
Great work happens when everyone feels seen, supported, and valued. We welcome colleagues from all backgrounds and proudly support the Armed Forces community. Inclusion and belonging are essential to our values, and together we make the difference. As a Disability Confident Employer, we welcome candidates to share any support or reasonable adjustments they may need during the recruitment process. here. For more information on how DHU can support you, please click here.
At DHU Healthcare, youll find a welcoming, supportive environment with wellbeing support, flexible options and career growth. Your career and contribution really matter - for you, for them, with us.
Job description Job responsibilities
Participate in the administrative and professional responsibilities of the practice team
Ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients notes
Ensure the clinical computer system is kept up to date with accurate details recorded
Ensure appropriate items of service claims are made accurately, reporting any problems to the ass./practice manager
Ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient health care and registration with the practice
Ensure collection and maintenance of statistical information required for regular and ad hoc reports
Attend and participate in practice meetings as required
Assist in formulation of practice philosophy, strategy and policy
Restocking and maintenance of clinical areas and consulting rooms
To create and send recall letters for clinics
To assist in seasonal and special projects as requested e.g. flu campaign/clinical studies
Ordering and display of health promotion materials
Ensure that records are accurately assembled in advance of each consulting session
Ensure that records are available in the instances of urgent consultation
Retrieve and re-file records as requested, ensuring that strict alphabetical order is adhered to
Ensure correspondence, reports, results etc are filed in correct records
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Need practical experience, strong communication NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it).
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 DHU Healthcare
Address Buxton Medical Practice
Buxton
SK17 9BZ
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.dhuhealthcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)