Job description

Job responsibilities

Ensure patients are comfortable and relaxed, explain the procedure and obtain their consent before collecting blood samples.

Undertake venepuncture safely and competently in accordance with training, clinical guidelines and local procedures.

Confirm patient identity against the GP or nurse's blood test request before collecting samples.

Ensure blood samples are collected in appropriate containers and accurately labelled using ICE or the relevant pathology requesting system.

Record blood sample collection accurately in the patient's clinical record in accordance with practice procedures.

Ensure samples are stored appropriately and dispatched to the relevant laboratories in a timely manner.

Report any sample collection issues, anomalies or concerns to the appropriate senior member of staff.

Recognise and escalate difficult blood-taking situations and any significant patient concerns to the clinical team.

Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.

Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including the safe handling and disposal of clinical waste and sharps.

Maintain appropriate stock levels of blood-taking equipment and ensure clinical areas are clean, safe and appropriately prepared.

Communicate effectively with patients, clinicians, administrative staff and the wider PCN team.

Work flexibly across different GP practice locations within Greater Preston Primary Care Network.

Undertake blood pressure measurements and accurately record readings in the patient's clinical record.

Carry out basic patient health assessments and observations.

Recognise and escalate abnormal observations or any clinical concerns to the appropriate clinician.

Complete mandatory training and maintain clinical competencies.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completed phlebotomy/venepuncture training with evidence of practical competency.
• Good understanding of infection prevention and control procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and patient-centred approach.
• Basic IT skills and ability to maintain accurate clinical records.
• Ability to travel reliably between different GP practice locations.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and maintain professional competencies.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Desirable

• Qualified to NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Previous experience undertaking venepuncture in a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience working within the NHS or a primary care setting.
• Experience using EMIS Web or other primary care clinical systems.
• Experience using ICE or other electronic pathology requesting systems.
• Knowledge of NHS pathology sample handling and transportation procedures.

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

Park Medical Practice

Address

Cottam Lane Surgery

Cottam Lane

Preston

Lancashire

PR2 1JR

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://parkmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder aspires to provide a responsive, safe, effective and caring service to patients. Initial history taking, clinical and functional assessment, diagnosis, treatment and evaluation of care. They will demonstrate safe, clinic decision making and expert care, including assessment and diagnostic skills, for patients within their own homes.

Along with using a medical model to assess, diagnose and prescribe for acute medical conditions, the clinician will use a holistic approach to consider methods and interventions to prevent recurrence of problems and complete referrals to appropriate members of the wider multidisciplinary team.

The clinician will participate in, and influence efforts, across health and social care to shape multi-disciplinary pathways designed to support patient choice, improve quality of life, promote self-management and assure early intervention through proactive provision of care in or as close to the patients own home as possible.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Current registered Paramedic, experience as an autonomous practitioner within a minor injury/illness centre or mobile service. Able to work autonomously, using own clinical judgment to form a diagnosis. Ability to manage and prioritise own workload. Have good communication skills Be able to function effectively as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience within Primary, Secondary Care or Community. Completed Minor Ailment / Minor Injury modules at level 6 Paramedic Practitioner level 6

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

Selsdon Park Medical Practice

Address

The Selsdon Park Medical Practice

Addington Road

South Croydon

Surrey

CR2 8LG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.selsdonparkmedicalpractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Health Care Assistant or HCA will offer nursing, administrative and general assistance to the Primary Health Care Team based in General Practice. The HCA will liaise closely with and report directly to the Nurse Lead/ Nurse Practitioner and other Health Care Professionals.

The HCA will work under the direct supervision of a first level registered nurse or GP and with guidelines and protocols at all times.

Personal Responsibilities

To behave in a professional manner at all times, being aware of how attitudes and personal behaviour can impact on patient/client care and the team as a whole.

To work within a multi-professional team and with patient/client valuing and respecting diversity, rights and beliefs when different from ones own.

Interacting with a professional manner and effectively with the team.

Reports immediately to a member of clinical staff or the Practice Manager any acts of omission or error to safeguard the interests of the patient/ client.

To present her/himself at all times in a manner that is open and honest and to work in partnership with patients, clients, colleagues and the general public to enhance confidence, competence and best practice.

To deal at all times, politely and respectfully using civilised language and behaviour, with all patients, clients and colleagues. Aggressive, abuse, threatening or violent behaviour is not acceptable.

To present a caring and efficient image and to present themselves in a reasonable way, with due regard to social acceptability, tidiness and personal hygiene.

To wear the agreed uniform in a clean and presentable condition with safe and suitable footwear. The uniform will comply with Health and Safety and Infection control guidelines. Jewellery will be kept to a minimum.

Clinical Duties

It is anticipated HCAs will develop skills in respecting patients/client rights, preferences, choices, culture, identity, communication, Healthand Safety and promoting health.

To be aware of maintaining patient/client confidentiality at all times, unless the HCA has concerns with regard to the personal safety/well-being of the patient/client or that of others. In these circumstances it is expected that the HCA will share the information with the registered nurse mentor or other appropriate health team member.

To be aware of his/her boundaries of work to prevent harm in the patient, understand the term Duty of Care and to always act in the best interests of the patient/client. Will not undertake any task or element of care unless he/she has been assessed as competent by an appropriately trained registered nurse.

To act in such a manner as to support the patient/client at all times and being mindful of the need to reduce anxiety for the patient/client.

To act as a chaperone as required to GPs, Nurse Practitioners and Practice Nurses.

To maintain standards of organisation in the treatment, practice and GP rooms.

To assist in general nursing duties on completion of a training programme and the successful assessment of a set standard competency level and under the supervision of the Practice Nursing team i.e. urine testing, weight/height, blood pressure measurements, phlebotomy.

To be responsible for the re-stocking of all clinical areas and maintaining a stock rotation system.

To maintain an adequate amount of clinical supplies as agreed with GPs /Nursing Team and to restock rooms as appropriate.

To ensure that drug/vaccine refrigerators are running at correct temperature on a daily basis and maintain the vaccine cold chain. Document readings according to Practice Guidelines, as directed by Nurse lead or in the event of out of range to ensure notifies Registered nurse to action accordingly.

To verbally communicate and record information received and given with relevant persons concerned. To receive documents, store and retrieve information electronically, hand written messages, where and when are recorded accurately, concisely and legibly and in a way that could be used as evidence in any legal proceeding.

Be aware and maintain standards of infection control.

Instruct patient in appropriate techniques and tasks.

To carry out NHS Health Checks on eligible patients

To assist with Minor Surgery procedures

To provide phlebotomy services to the patients

To carry out simple wound dressings

General Duties

To function as an integral part of the Primary Health care team.

To attend relevant meetings as required

To have knowledge of and act at all times within the boundaries of Health and Safety legislation and Data Protection Acts.

To report immediately to a member of the clinical staff or the Practice Manager any acts of omission or error to safeguard the interests of the patient/ client.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working within a nursing team
• Experience of dealing with vulnerable patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care
• Experience of working in a GP practice

Qualifications

Essential

• Qualified in Phlebotomy
• Qualified to NVQ level 3 /Care certificate

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

The Parchmore Group

Address

Parchmore Medical Centre

97 Parchmore Road

Thornton Heath

Surrey

CR2 7ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

The Clinical Pharmacist is very much a patient facing role and there will be plenty of opportunity to use your clinical skills to improve the health of the local community; this will include managing long term conditions, supporting hospital discharge prescribing arrangements, providing specific advice for those on multiple medications, clinical audits to improve patient care and supporting the GP practices involved to develop the clinical pharmacist role. Clinical supervision and mentorship will be provided.

See attached document

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Completion of undergraduate degree in Pharmacy and registration with the General Pharmaceutical Council
• May hold or be working towards the independent prescribing qualification

Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a pharmacist, demonstrated within a practice portfolio
• Have an experience and an awareness of common acute and long-term conditions that are likely to be seen in general practice

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

The Parchmore Group

Address

Parchmore Medical Centre

97 Parchmore Road

Thornton Heath

Surrey

CR2 7ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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