Healthcare​/Surgical Assistant; NVQ level 2

Promote new patient health checks, annual health check

Understanding normal parameters and when to referto GPs/Nursing team for further management

Working under the direct supervision of a Senior Practice Nurse

Work strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols

Assist practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of patient care.

Surgical Assistant for Vasectomy/Carpal Tunnel and minor operations at multiple sites around Stafford, Stoke and Tamworth, own transportis essential.

• Assist in Coil and implant clinics if required

Duties and responsibilities:

ECG recording

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Sterilising,cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment

Vaccine/coldchain storage, monitoring and recording

Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Clinical Waste

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated andtaught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping toraise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health andwell-being

Surgical Assistant for Vasectomy/Carpal Tunnel operations at multiple sites around

Stafford, Stoke and Tamworth own transport is essential.

• Undertake audits or data collection when required

We are a rural practicessituated in beautiful villages with picturesque views. Our main surgery site is situated next to a field with horses and and herd of sheep. The practiceprovides excellent levels of patient care. We have GPs, Nurses, Pharmacists,HCAs, Nurse Prescribers and a Musculoskeletal Practitioner. The reception team are led by a Reception Supervisors. We havean excellent management team structure that includes a Practice Manager, an Operations Manager, Senior Nurse, Management Assistant, Supervisors, Clinical Support Manager - so you will be wellsupported..

Helping patients and supporting the team in deliveringhealthcare is an extremely satisfying and rewarding opportunity.

For full Job description for the role of Healthcare Assistant, please supporting document for details.

• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalant
• Phlebotomy accredited
• Immunisation and Vaccination accredited

• Experience of working directly in a healthcare assistant role, adult health and social care, learning support or public health/health improvement (including unpaid work)
• Experience working within a GP Practice
• Demonstrates an understanding of Clinical Governance skill
• Health and Safety Awareness
• Basic first aid knowledge
• Basic knowledge about Blood Borne Diseases

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.