In Sunderland, we have a vision to develop healthcare that’s fit for the future. Sunderland GP Alliance, a non-for-profit organisation owned by the city’s GPs and representing over 250,000 patients, is part of that vision. Over the last few years, we have strived to improve services for patients and staff, developing and implementing ambulatory ECG, the management of post-bariatric services in the community, decision making and referral support software for GPs, a clinical pharmacy service for thirteen member practices, and post discharge clinics that reduce the administration burden on surgeries.
We are looking for a dedicated and dynamic HCA with a strong team ethos to join our team to further enhance our nursing complement.
Sunderland GP Alliance Medical Practice is one Practice which operates over 4 sites (Galleries, Barmston, Silksworth and South Hylton). We pride ourselves in providing a supportive and motivating environment for our staff and believe that getting our work-life balance right, creates a happy, healthy and creative team
We use EMISWEB as our clinical information system.

CONFIDENTIALITY

· In the performance of the duties outlined in this job description, the post-holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, Practice staff and other healthcare workers. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential.
· Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the Alliance may only be divulged to authorized persons in accordance with the Alliance’s policies and procedures relating to confidentiality, and the protection of personal and sensitive data.

· To work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge required for a Healthcare role in General Practice.
· To develop skills to assist medical and nursing staff in the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventive care, screening and patient education. The post will include administrative duties as part of the role.
· Working under the indirect supervision of a qualified nurse and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, undertake tasks and duties delegated by the General Practitioner or qualified nurse.
· To attend the relevant courses and study days required to fulfil the role.
· To gain knowledge and skills whilst working alongside an experienced nurse mentor
· To provide nursing treatments to patients independently or in participation with nurse colleagues and general practitioners with reference to agreed protocols and guidelines.
· To provide general and specific health screenings to the practice patients (within agreed protocols and guidelines) with referral to general practitioners or other health professionals as necessary