An opportunity has arisen to join our friendly team here at Lindum, a busy practice based in uphill Lincoln who are committed to delivering quality patient care whilst working in a challenging environment.
We are a forward-thinking practice that encourages personnel development and new ways of working to meet the needs of our population and secure the future success of General Practice moving forward.
We are a pro-active member of Imp Primary Care Network.
We 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 RESPONSIBILITIES Venepuncture Blood pressure measurements New patient medicals Urinalysis ECG recording Processing and management of laboratory samples Routine immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery. Supporting nursing team with management of patients with chronic diseases Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to nurses or GPs as appropriate Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults Support the Nurse Team in ICP and audits. Ordering of supplies Participation in administrative systems of the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise nurses/GPs/Practice Manager of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post 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 Responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST To assist the medical and nursing personnel in the care of the patients of the Practice to include treatment, preventative care, screening, patient education, and audit. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Partners, Practice Manager or Practice Nursing Staff. Such tasks may include: Venepuncture Blood pressure measurements New patient medicals NHS health checks Urinalysis ECG recording Processing and management of laboratory samples Routine immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery. Supporting nursing team with management of patients with chronic diseases Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to nurses or GPs as appropriate Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults Other tasks will include: Cleaning and sterilisation of equipment using appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe, and free from hazards, reporting any potential risks Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required Undertake housekeeping duties including general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of supplies Participation in administrative systems of the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise nurses/GPs/Practice Manager of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Domiciliary visits 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
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MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Venepuncture Blood pressure measurements New patient medicals Urinalysis ECG recording Processing and management of laboratory samples Routine immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery. Supporting nursing team with management of patients with chronic diseases Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to nurses or GPs as appropriate Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults Support the Nurse Team in ICP and audits. Ordering of supplies Participation in administrative systems of the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise nurses/GPs/Practice Manager of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post 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 Responsibilities
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST To assist the medical and nursing personnel in the care of the patients of the Practice to include treatment, preventative care, screening, patient education, and audit. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by the Partners, Practice Manager or Practice Nursing Staff. Such tasks may include: Venepuncture Blood pressure measurements New patient medicals NHS health checks Urinalysis ECG recording Processing and management of laboratory samples Routine immunisations Chaperoning and assisting patients where appropriate who are being examined by another clinician Assisting GPs with minor surgery. Supporting nursing team with management of patients with chronic diseases Following agreed clinical protocols with referral to nurses or GPs as appropriate Demonstrate due regard for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults Other tasks will include: Cleaning and sterilisation of equipment using appropriate infection control procedures and maintain work areas in each clinical room so that they are clean, safe, and free from hazards, reporting any potential risks Maintaining GP and Nurses rooms, stocking, and rotating items as required Undertake housekeeping duties including general tidiness and cleanliness of nurses and treatment rooms Ordering of supplies Participation in administrative systems of the Practice At all times there will be a need to maintain accurate records A duty to advise nurses/GPs/Practice Manager of potential problems or errors within the range of assigned tasks Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required Any other delegated duties appropriate to the post Domiciliary visits 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
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