Clinical Support Worker

Haringey GP Federation; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking a Clinical Support Worker to join their nursing team. The role involves assisting with patient care and general clinical duties within a supportive environment. Applicants should have experience in clinical settings, particularly in relevant skills like phlebotomy and immunisations. NVQ 3 or equivalent in Health Care is required, and candidates will benefit from a mentorship program. The position can be full-time or part-time, depending on preference.

Benefits

Paid study leave

Flexible working

Generous study allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in relevant clinical skills like phlebotomy and immunisations.
• Knowledge of clinical governance and data protection.
• Full driving license for home visits.

Responsibilities

• Support the Nursing Team in patient care and clinical duties.
• Assist in management of long-term conditions.
• Administer necessary vaccinations.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in Health Care Setting

Training to Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner

Job description

Due to retirement and an ever‑growing ইতিহাস Nursing Team, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Clinical Support Worker to join our Nursing Team and work within our supportive and forward‑thinking GP Training Practice. We have a large diverse team of nurses which includes, Clinical Support Workers, ANPs, Practice Nurses, Specialist Nurses, research nurses and a Trainee Nurse Associate. You will need excellent communication and organisation skills and above all you will have the ambition and drive needed to work within an environment of change and innovation.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will support the Nursing Team working within Brownlow Health in the delivery of the practice agenda. This will include assisting the clinical team in the management of long‑term conditions and general clinical duties. The post holder will provide care to patients following practice protocols and national guidelines and competencies.

About us

Brownlow Health is a large GP training practice committed to supporting our team and developing our services. We have a diverse practice population over six sites in the vibrant City of Liverpool.

We offer a wide variety of specialist services, including Homelessness, Asylum Seekers/Refugees, Care homes, Student health, Sexual health, Obesity and Frailty and have a large multi‑disciplinary team of Nurses, GPs, Pharmacists, Care‑co‑ordinators, 1st contact physios, Social prescribers, Health coaches, Drugs worker etc.

We have a large supportive nursing team of over 40, managed by three Nurse Managers.

Brownlow prides itself in being an exceptional employer. We have a dedicated staff wellbeing team and offer numerous staff benefits and incentives including flexible working and paid study leave plus generous study allowance.

Preference is for this to be a full‑time position but part time can be considered. You will receive a 6‑month mentorship/induction package.

Salary and Annual leave in line with Agenda for Change.

Extended access may form part of your contracted hours.

For more information please contact: [e-mail]

We require applicants whose native language is not English to demonstrate their competence in the English language. This can be demonstrated by:

• Providing Certification of English proficiency
• During interview should you be invited to attend

Job responsibilities

• Undertake new patient registration consultations
• ണ്ട്, evaluate and interpret non invasive blood pressure examination
• Obtain and test urine specimens, report outcomes and inform appropriate member of staff as necessary
• Management of wound care
• Assist the GP with minor surgery
• Administer Influenza, Shingles and Pneumococצן vaccinations and B12 (dependent on training)
• Health promotion and healthy lifestyle advice
• Support patients to self care through signposting to other services
• Provision of cryotherapy (dependent on training)
• Support the clinical staff in the delivery of LANGUAGE external clinics/services provided by the Practice
• BP and weight for contraception review
• LTC monitoring under the guidance of the PN/NP
• Diabetic physical health checks
• Take responsibility for a lead area
• Undertake H‑Pylori testing (after training)
• To ensure stock maintenance by regularly ordering stock, stock rotation and monitoring use. Ensuring all rooms has adequate stock for daily use.

Other job locations include:

• Ropewalks Surgery, 26 Argyle Street, L1 5DL
• Kensington Neighbourhood Centre, 157 Edge Ln, Liverpool L7 2PF
• Marybone Health Centre, 2 Vauxhall Rd, Liverpool L3 2BG

Please see attached Job description.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in Health Care Setting
• Training to Nurse Associate/Assistant Practitioner

skills

• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• Ability to work autonomously and manage own workload
• Adaptable
• Full driving license with access to car for Home visits

Experience

• Understand the concepts of accountability and be confident to take guidance from a registered practitioner.
• Experience of relevant clinical skills including phlebotomy, urinalysis, full set of observations, LTC reviews; immunisations and vaccinations
• Knowledge of clinical governance, confidentiality, data protection and information governance
• Awareness of safeguarding children and adults policies and procedures
• Experience in a similar post within the Primary Care

Attributes and Behaviours

• Pleasant and professional
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Aptitude and keenness to learn new skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Ability to be flexible and thrive in a rapidly changing environment
• Willingness to ask questions
• Willingness to undertake training needed to fulfil role
• Cross site working as required
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• Committed to equal opportunities and non‑judgmental working 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 CR skap) to check for any previous criminal convictions.