Mendip Vale Medical Group (MVMG) are looking for a further HCA to join our experienced team at Southmead Health Centre.
You will be working with a friendly and knowledgeable team, undertaking a variety of delegated duties to support our nursing team and providing appropriate care and treatment in conjunction with GP’s and other clinical staff.
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Main duties of the job
The post holder should be passionate about providing a high standard of patient care; focusing on improving patients health outcomes as indicated in the care plan, working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary Surgery team to meet the needs of patients.
About us
As a high-achieving and well-organised practice, we embrace a Multi-Disciplinary Team approach to care provision.
Changes made from merging and working more effectively have enabled us to make investment into our buildings, making our estate one of the newest and brightest in the South West.
Job responsibilities
The post-holder will work in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, assisting the practices clinical teams in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. Undertaking delegated duties mostly without direct supervision in the Surgery, ensuring continuity and a high standard of care to all patients.
The post-holder will develop good working relationships with:
- GP, AP, nurses and other Surgery staff
Clinical Responsibilities:
- To undertake a variety of delegated duties that are within the guidelines and protocols set by the Surgery.
- To deliver a high standard of patient care as indicated in the care plan, reporting back as required.
- Participate in the care of patients with long term conditions.
- If competent, undertake reviews of patients with long term conditions e.g. diabetes, following Surgery guidelines and protocols, and reporting back to the senior nurse.
- Engage in health promotion activity, giving life style advice to patients and carers according to Surgery policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Undertake delegated nursing and rehabilitation procedures, for example:
- INR testing
- Blood Pressure measurement
- Dressings
- Administer seasonal flu and other vaccinations and injections under PSDs.
- ECG recording
- Ear Syringing
- Diabetic Foot Checks
- Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles, and apply principles of self-care.
- Recording clear and contemporaneous consultation notes to agreed standards.
Other Responsibilities within the Organisation:
- Awareness of and compliance with all relevant Surgery policies/guidelines, e.g. confidentiality, data protection, health and safety.
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being.
- Daily clearing and restocking of clinical rooms.
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