Job summary

NHS Health Checks are a systematic prevention programme that assesses an individuals risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease, once every five years. It is for people aged between 40 and 74 who have not been previously diagnosed with one of the above conditions, hypertension, or are currently receiving certain medications.

The aim of the PCN Heart Health Checks in Surrey Heath Primary Care Network is to provide a quality service that will help people live longer, healthier lives. The longer term aim is a reduction in incidence or early detection of heart attacks and strokes, type II diabetes, chronic kidney disease and vascular dementia.

As a Health Care Assistant with us, you will play a key role working under supervision and delivering our heart health checks which identifies the persons risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. This health check focus on preventative care, health promotion and education - all within an environment dedicated to providing respectful, high-quality service to every patient. You will have excellent communication skills and will understand the importance of communicating tailored advice and support.

Main duties of the job

To undertake NHS health checks

Phlebotomy every patient will have a blood test as part of the heart health check

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, recording findings accurately

Accurately measure and record clinical measurements such as height, weight and waist measurements

Ensure timely and accurate recording of clinical information and patient interventions on relevant electronic database systems, e.g. EMIS, and following business continuity plans if the electronic system is unavailable

Communicate effectively with patients and carers, recognising the need for alternative methods of communication to overcome different levels of understanding, cultural background and preferred ways of communicating.

Provide and communicate relevant health promotion literature and lifestyle advice to patients

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with IPC policy

Work as an effective and responsible team member, supporting others and exploring mechanisms to develop new ways of working.

Support the PCN with health promotion programmes as appropriate

To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by a manager to ensure quality of service

About us

We are Surrey Heath Community Providers Limited, which is a federation of 7 GP practices across 10 sites, covering a population of over 100,000 patients across Surrey Heath. We began in 2016 and now employ around 200 members of staff across our clinical and corporate support teams. Our services include Surrey Heath Primary Care Network, PRIMACY workflow management and Upper Gordon Road Surgery.

As a GP Federation and Primary Care Network, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners, in the provision of community based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of primary care services in Surrey Heath and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves in ensuring our patients feel safe, supported, communicated with and respected, at a time when they may be feeling vulnerable.

Our vision is to provide high quality, seamless health care that enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.

Job summary

Would you like to be a clinician shaping the future of healthcare provision in Surrey Heath?

If so we would love to hear from you!

This if a part time role for Medicine Management Optimisation across the disciplines of both General Practice and Care Homes. If you are interested in working in this dynamic environment then please come and join this enthusiastic dynamic team.

As a Clinical Pharmacist in Surrey Heath you will join the growing clinical pharmacy and multi-disciplinary PCN team. Working across a nominated general practice to support the responsibilities and deliverable of the Surrey Heath Primary Care Network.

This role is based across two practices and the Surrey Heath footprint working four days per week.

You will be responsible for supporting the practice(s) to implement effective medicines management, identifying areas for improvement, and initiating and managing change. In addition the role will be responsible for supporting the Primary Care Network to implement the medicines optimisation requirements of the new Network Contract, Direct Enhanced Service for enhanced health in care homes and other PCN medicines management responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

This is a training role which requires the successful applicant to complete a CPPE course, therefore please ensure you understand the training requirements. These roles have been designed to be interesting and fulfilling roles, providing a comprehensive range of appropriate clinical pharmacy services to general practice in Surrey Heath. The post holders will undertake resident/patient-facing activities, and associated medicines management support activities, to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines within the practices and across their registered populations.

The post holder will be supported to help develop the role and work to improve the care and outcomes for the patients across Surrey Heath PCN. To play a pivotal role in the delivery of high quality primary health care within Surrey Heath

About us

We are Surrey Heath Community Providers Limited, which is a federation of 7 GP practices across 10 sites, covering a population of over 104,000 patients across Surrey Heath. We began in 2016 and now employ around 200 members of staff across our clinical and corporate support teams. Since 2019 we have hosted the Primary Care Network in Surrey Heath.

As a GP Federation and Primary Care Network, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners, in the provision of community based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of primary care services in Surrey Heath and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do, and we pride ourselves in ensuring our patients feel safe, supported, communicated with and respected, at a time when they may be feeling vulnerable.

Our vision is to provide high quality, seamless health care that enables people to lead healthier lives, whilst feeling supported and cared for.

Job summary

Joining our Clinical Pharmacy Team across General Practices and Care Homes in Surrey Heath and playing an important role complementing the clinical pharmacists and other members of the multi-disciplinary team (MDT). Working under supervision of a clinical pharmacist, undertaking resident/patient-facing activities and supporting the team of clinical pharmacists to ensure effective and efficient use of medicines within care homes and general practice, through shared decision-making conversations with residents/patients.

Initially focusing on supporting the Practice(s) and Primary Care Network (PCN) implement the medicines optimisation requirements of the new Network Contract Direct Enhanced Services and other Practice and PCN responsibilities. As our plans for the Pharmacy Technician role mature, the focus of the role will expand accordingly to ensure effective support to the clinical pharmacy team and to meet the needs of the practice(s) and the population served.

A key focus will be supporting the GPs and clinical pharmacists in implementing effective medicine management in care homes and across the practices population, and identifying areas for improvement and initiating and managing change.

Main duties of the job

• Function as part of the general practice and PCN team and working across the practices and care homes in Surrey Heath, developing professional supportive relationships.
• Carry out medicines optimisation tasks, to improve the quality and cost effectiveness of prescribing, and patient adherence and administration.
• Undertake tasks to support structured medication reviews/medication reviews.
• Build and run EMIS reports to identify/stratify patients/residents for review.
• Undertake medicines reconciliation, with support of other clinical staff review medication changes and communicate change appropriately, including for new care home residents / patients and post hospital discharge / out-patients.
• Synchronising medicines for patient transfer between care settings, linking with local community pharmacists, and referring to the clinical pharmacist for structured medication reviews (SMRs).
• Use consultation skills, where required, to work in partnership with patients/residents to ensure they use their medicines effectively (e.g. checking inhaler technique).
• Where competent, provide specialist expertise to address both the public health needs and social care needs of residents/patients, including providing lifestyle advice, service information, and helping tacking health inequalities.
• Support members of the practice team on matters relating to medicines optimisation, prescription requests, queries and drug monitoring

About us

We are Surrey Heath Community Providers Limited, which is a federation of 7 GP practices across 10 sites, covering a population of over 97,000 patients across Surrey Heath. We began in 2016 and now employ around 200 members of staff across our clinical and corporate support teams. Since 2019 we have hosted the Primary Care Network in Surrey Heath.

As a GP Federation, we are proud to represent our member practices and to champion primary care by working with local general practice and system partners in the provision of community based healthcare services. We are dedicated to providing safe and compassionate care to our patients across our range of primary care services in Surrey Heath and believe in continuous commitment to quality service delivery and positive patient outcomes.

Patients are at the heart of everything we do,and we pride ourselves inensuring our patients feel safe, supported, communicated with and respected, at a time when they may be feeling vulnerable.