Job summary

We are pleased to offer this unique opportunity to work within the Staunton Group Practice. Please note this is a part time role offering 20 hours per week. You must be able to work on Fridays.

We are looking for an experienced HCA to work part time alongside experienced GPs, nurses, and the practice team to provide support to both patients and staff. This role is a varied and interesting one with the primary focus being on delivering the highest standard of patient care. The role also assists with administrative duties as required, to facilitate the smooth running of the Practice.

The post holder will have achieved NVQ Level 3 in Care or equivalent experience and will be competent to perform a variety of clinical activities such as, new patient health/NHS health checks, phlebotomy and minor dressings, experience in the use of the diabetic care plan (YOC 1) and part 1 (CVD) is desirable but not essential.

Main duties of the job

The HCA will work with the Clinical Pharmacist on site to undertake the anticoagulation clinic, checking INR levels for patients prescribed warfarin and advising them of changes to their dose. Full training will be provided for this service.

The successful candidates will be expected to work under agreed protocols and under the supervision of a Senior Nurse and Clinical Pharmacist to provide quality care to patients. Ability to use Emis is also essential.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been successful in your application.

The purpose of the role is to work alongside senior multidisciplinary clinical colleagues to support clinical care and activities of patients presenting to the practice with minor illness and injury. Working under the direction of Nurse Practitioners and General Practitioners undertaking duties delegated to meet the needs of the team following policy and procedures.

You will need to be able to provide vaccinations for the shingles, pneumococcal and flu vaccination.

About us

The Hurley Group is an NHS organisation that runs a number of GP practices and urgent care centres within the M25 area. We have been providing patient-centred care since 1969, working within some of the UKs most deprived communities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work under the supervision of the lead nurse and senior members of the team to carry out simple dressings, recording of vital signs, performing ECG, urinalysis, application of plaster of paris and walking boots, eye wash outs, visual acuity checks, assessment and dispensing of mobility aids and surgical appliances,

Assessment of patients clinical observations after they have booked in to the UTC via e- triage and recognise abnormal results and report to a senior member of staff

To help to arrange transfer of patient care to appropriate setting e.g. A+E for further on-going assessment

Provide clinical support to the team

Recognise and work within own level of competencies referring to a senior member of the team when patients present with complex conditions

To liaise with community services and work with outside agencies to facilitate on-going care

To ensure effective communication between patients and the UTC team

Ensure patient care is accurately documented in patient records

To promote infection control

Ensure patient privacy and dignity is maintained at all times

To help the patient with their journey through the UTC

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Health care qualification ( level 3 or 4 )or working towards
Care Certificate
Wound care management
Knowledge of Adastra I.T system and e- Triage

Desirable

Ability to follow good practice in relation to established clinical processes, and within that to identify areas for concern and seek advice from members of the clinical team

Personal Qualities

Essential

Polite and confident
Flexible and cooperative
Motivated
Forward thinker
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Ability to work under pressure

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