Job description

Job responsibilities

To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services , working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of the practice to the entitled patient population. The Healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care , health promotion and patient education . Main duties of the job Undertake new patient health checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure,temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately. Facilitate routine and 24 hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks,undertake venepunctureas directed, and act as a chaperone as required. When trained administer flu vacinations. When trained carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice nurse Carry out ECG's as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IC policy

Job responsibilities

To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services , working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of the practice to the entitled patient population. The Healthcare assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care , health promotion and patient education . Main duties of the job Undertake new patient health checks Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure,temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately. Facilitate routine and 24 hour BP monitoring, advising patients accordingly Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics Carry out BMI checks,undertake venepunctureas directed, and act as a chaperone as required. When trained administer flu vacinations. When trained carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the Practice nurse Carry out ECG's as requested Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the practice IC policy

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Health care qualification (level 3 or 4)
• Phelbotomy certification
• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Desirable

• Ear syringing certification

Qualifications

Essential

• Health care qualification (level 3 or 4)
• Phelbotomy certification
• Experience of working in a primary care environment

Desirable

• Ear syringing certification

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Wearside Medical Practice

Address

Hylton Road

Sunderland

SR4 7XF

Employer's website

https://www.wearsidemedicalpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)