Job Summary:
Looking for a job in the NHS where you can make a difference to people's lives?
We are looking for a full time Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team. The role is Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm.
We are based in the beautiful market town of Blandford Forum, a short drive from Wimborne, Poole, Dorchester, and Bournemouth. Community work may be required, so access to a car is required. Full training is provided.
What can we offer?
* 5 weeks pro rated annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Enrolment into the NHS Pension
* Enhanced sick leave once passed probation
* Eyecare Vouchers
* Free parking at all sites
* Annual pay review
At The Blandford Group Practice, we continually strive to create a workplace culture that parallels our core values focusing on ethical attitude, open communication, and strategic & continuous self-development. We are an inclusive and diverse workplace that empowers our team to work collaboratively to complete their best work for the benefit of the local community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* ECG recording
* Blood pressure monitoring using electronic devices
* Phlebotomy
* Blood glucose checks using in-house machines
* Chaperoning duties
* Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
* Cleaning and maintenance of surgical equipment
* Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
* Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
* Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
* Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations + IUS and IUD fittings
* Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients' health and well-being
* Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual
* Helping to raise 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 and well-being eg height, weight, BMI, blood pressure, urinalysis
* Conducting dementia reviews in the Surgery and in the Community
Person Specification (all essential unless otherwise stated)
Knowledge, Ability & Skills
* Excellent communication and people skills
* The ability to work as a team player and autonomously
* Ability to self-motivate
* Judgement and initiative
* Respects patient confidentiality
* Driver / own transport
Education, Qualifications & Training
* Relevant Training (Desirable)
* Care Certificate (Desirable)
Experience
* Previous experience in a General Practice environment (Desirable)
* Experience of working within the Community (Desirable)
* SystmOne experience (Desirable)
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Blandford Forum DT11 7BP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person