Job summary An opportunity has arisen tojoin our friendly team here at Lindum a busy practice based in uphill Lincoln whoare committed to delivering quality patient care whilst working in achallenging environment.We are a forward-thinking practice thatencourages personnel development and new ways of working to meet the needs ofour population and secure the future success ofGeneral Practice movingforward.We are a pro - active member ofImp Primary Care NetworkWe are looking for a Health Care assistant to join our Nursing Team They will be patient facing and we will support additional training to expand their role within competency levels Main duties of the job MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESVenepunctureBlood pressure measurementsNew patient medicalsNHS health checksUrinalysisECG recordingProcessing and management of laboratory samplesRoutine immunisationsChaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined byanother clinicianAssisting GPs with minor surgery .Supporting nursing team with management of patients with chronic diseasesFollowing agreed clinical protocols with referral to nurses or GPs asappropriateDemonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand vulnerable adultsSupport the Nurse Team in ICP and audits .Ordering of suppliesParticipation in administrative systems of the PracticeAt all times there will be a need to maintain accurate recordsA duty to advise nurses/GPs/Practice Manager of potential problems or errorswithin the range of assigned tasksAttend and participate in any practice meetings when requiredAny other delegated duties appropriate to the postThelist of tasks identified above is not exhaustive and the post-Holder must beprepared to negotiate variations in the job description with the Partners orPractice Manager as necessary.Patients home visits will be part of the job About us We are a very busy practice .
A friendly team who welcome new staff and encourage teamwork .
We work very hard but with a smile and respect work life balance if possible to do so whilst ensuring the needs of the practice are met.
A team with lots of experience in Primary Care that is willing to invest in developing new staff to upskill for the challenges of the future and survival of Primary Care who we are very proud to work for and are the gateway to the NHS for our patients who remain the first priority.
Job description Job responsibilities MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSTToassist the medical and nursing personnel in the care of the patients of thePractice to include treatment, preventative care, screening, patient education,and audit.MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Assistand perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Partners,Practice Manager or Practice Nursing Staff.
Such tasks may include:VenepunctureBlood pressure measurementsNew patient medicalsNHS health checksUrinalysisECG recordingProcessing and management of laboratory samplesRoutine immunisationsChaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined byanother clinicianAssisting GPs with minor surgery .Supporting nursing team with management of patients with chronic diseasesFollowing agreed clinical protocols with referral to nurses or GPs asappropriateDemonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand vulnerable adultsOther tasks will include:Cleaning and sterilisation of equipment using appropriate infection controlprocedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they areclean, safe, and free from hazards, reporting any potential risksMaintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking, and rotating items as requiredUndertake housekeeping duties including, general tidiness and cleanliness ofnurses and treatment roomsOrdering of suppliesParticipation in administrative systems of the PracticeAt all times there will be a need to maintain accurate recordsA duty to advise nurses/GPs/Practice Manager of potential problems or errorswithin the range of assigned tasksAttend and participate in any practice meetings when requiredAny other delegated duties appropriate to the postThelist of tasks identified above is not exhaustive and the post-Holder must beprepared to negotiate variations in the job description with the Partners orPractice Manager as necessary.Domiciliaryvisits will be required Person Specification Experience Essential Previous experience in hands on patient care Primary Care setting experience will be an advantage Desirable Knowledge of the NHS and Primary Care Qualifications Essential GCSE grade A to C NVQ or Btech Proven experience in a similar role Desirable Experience in a primary setting Qualified in Phlebotomy Car Driver