Health Care Assistant

Would you like a new challenge, working in a busy GP practice, whose aim is to make a real difference, to our diverse catchment population?

We are looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant, to work mornings 5 days a week. There may be a requirement for you to work Saturday mornings on occasion.

You will be responsible, as part of our nursing team, and under the indirect supervision of the Lead Practice Nurse, for the delivery of high-quality patient focussed services, including venepuncture, annual diabetes reviews, NHS Health checks, urinalysis, administration of B12 injections and pneumonia vaccines, as well as participating in our annual flu vaccine campaign, health promotion and all other healthcare Assistant duties.

Role Summary:

• To support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the patient population.
• To deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Undertake venepuncture
• Carry out observations and biometrics such as BP, Pulse, height and weight and foot checks as part of diabetes reviews
• Carry out NHS health checks and mental health reviews
• Support the practice nurses with health promotion programmes
• When trained administer B12 injections and pneumonia vaccines
• Act as a chaperone as required
• When trained, administer flu vaccinations as part of the seasonal flu campaign
• Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation
• Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Participate in practice audits as directed by the Lead Practice Nurse
• Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care
• Support and participate in shared learning within the practice
• Removal of stitches and staples

Role Specification:

Essential
Qualifications
Healthcare qualification or equivalent level
Phlebotomy certification

Experience
6 months’ relevant experience working in a primary care environment in the last 2 years
Experience of working with the general public
Experience of working in a healthcare setting

Clinical Knowledge & Skills

Essential
Venepuncture
Ability to record accurate clinical notes

Desirable
Immunisation (flu, B12, childhood, travel)
Wound Care / Removal of sutures & staples
Chaperone procedure

General Skills
Essential
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Strong IT skills
Clear, polite telephone manner
Effective time management (Planning & Organising)
Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
Good interpersonal skills
Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Competent in the use of Office and Outlook

Desirable
Competent in the use of patient record management systems: EMIS

Personal Qualities

Essential
Polite and confident
Flexible and cooperative
Motivated
High levels of integrity and loyalty
Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
Ability to work under pressure / in stressful situations
Effectively able to communicate and understand the needs of the patient
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Effectively utilises resources

This job description outlines the roles, duties, and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended to detail all specific tasks.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 25 per week

Salary: £11.15 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Experience:

• Phlebotomy: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/06/2023