Practice Technician

NHS; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Bournemouth seeks a Practice Technician to support clinical operations in a busy primary care environment. The ideal candidate will have skills in phlebotomy, ECGs, and clinical measurements, along with excellent communication abilities. This role involves conducting various patient assessments, managing clinical supplies, and ensuring the clinical setting is maintained effectively.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy trained and competent.
• Experience carrying out ECGs.
• Experience carrying out basic clinical measurements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent IT and record-keeping skills.
• Primary care experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducting ECGs.
• Carrying out Diabetic work-ups.
• Fitting and processing 24 hr blood pressure monitors.
• Assisting with basic clinical measurements and data entry.
• Leading on stock management and maintaining clinical supplies.
• Ensuring clinical rooms are clean and ready for use.
• Working collaboratively with nursing and admin teams.

Skills

Phlebotomy training

Experience carrying out ECGs

Basic clinical measurements

Excellent communication

IT and record-keeping skills

Primary care experience

Job description

We are looking for a Practice Technician to join our clinical team. A proactive, organised and caring individual with experience in clinical support and practice operations. You'll be a confident and compassionate team player who enjoys working in a busy primary care environment.

Overview

The Panton Practice is a large GP practice dedicated to serving a diverse population of 17,300 patients. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals, including GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners, Practice Nurses, and our invaluable Reception and Admin team.

Main duties

As a Practice Technician, you will play an important role in supporting both patients and the wider clinical team. You will delivery diagnostic and monitoring services, assist in the mangaement of chronic conditions and help ensure smooth day to day running of the clinical environment.

Your main duties will include:

• Conducting ECGs
• Carrying out Diabetic work-ups (foot checks, BP, urinlysis, weight)
• Fitting and processing 24 hr blood pressure monitors
• Assisting with basic clinical measurements and data entry
• Leading on stock management, ordering and maintaining clinical supplies
• Ensuring clinical rooms and equipment are kept clean, safe and ready for use
• Working collaboratively with the nursing and admin teams to provide efficient patient care

About us

About Us: The Panton Practice is a large GPpractice dedicated to serving a diverse population of 17,300 patients. Our teamis comprised of experienced professionals, including GP Partners, SalariedGPs, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners, Practice Nurses, and ourinvaluable Reception and Admin team.

Job responsibilities

• Conducting ECGs
• Carrying out Diabetic work-ups (foot checks, BP, urinlysis, weight)
• Fitting and processing 24 hr blood pressure monitors
• Assisting with basic clinical measurements and data entry
• Leading on stock management, ordering and maintaining clinical supplies
• Ensuring clinical rooms and equipment are kept clean, safe and ready for use
• Working collaboratively with the nursing and admin teams to provide efficient patient care

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy trained and competent
• Experience carrying out ECGs
• Experience carrying out basic clinical measurements, e.g. Blood pressure, urinalysis
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT and record-keeping skills
• Primary care experience

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.