We are currently recruiting either a a full-time or part time Healthcare Assistant. Minimum commitment if part time is 20 hours per week.
We are also recruiting for bank/fixed terms posts. Please see our Bank Healthcare Assiatant post to apply
Hours of work are between 8am-6.30pm Monday-Friday with Saturday mornings on a team rota basis.
Applicants must have previous Healthcare Assistant experience including phlebotomy.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive the required amount of applicants
Main duties of the job
Working under the direct supervision of the lead practice nurse(s) and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the post-holder will be responsible for assisting the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care. At all times the post holder will work within established systems of clinical governance.
About us
We are a 6 partner semi rural dispensing and training practice serving approximately 16,700 patients operating over 2 sites on Brampton alomg with Corby Hill and Wetheral.
Job responsibilities
Support health promotion andprevention activities, including smoking cessation, weight management, andlifestyle interventions. Work within a Multi-Disciplinary Team to supportpatients with long-term conditions andhealth inequalities
ECG recording
Assist with Learning Disability and Mental Healthannual reviews
Play a key role in vaccination and immunisationprogrammes
Processing and management of laboratory samplesrequested by GPs/nurses
Maintenance of surgical equipment
Cleaning of clinical areas within remit of role
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring andrecording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking andstock rotation
Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms
Preparing and maintaining environments andequipment before, during and after patient care interventions, includingassisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
Assisting with the collection and collation of dataon needs related to health and well-being
At all times, observes infection control proceduresand protocols to protect patients, colleagues and themselves.
Other Tasks:
To undertake any other reasonable duty commensurateto the position that is requested.
Person Specification
Other
* Ability to cover a shift pattern between practice operating hours
* Car Driver Clean Licence or ability to travel between sites
Qualifications
* Qualified in venepuncture
* Care certificate or willingness to undertake and complete within 3 months of commencing in post
* Good standard of general education GCSE grades or equivalent including English and Maths Grade 4 and above
* NVQ 3 in healthcare
* Previous experience of working in a HCA role
Experience
* Relevant experience in health promotion, prevention, and supporting long-term condition management
* Previous experience within a General Practice or health care role
* Experience in EMIS Web
Knowldge and Skills
* Good written communication skills, clear concise record keeping
* IT Skills
* Time management, able to prioritise and organise own workload
* Knowledge of patient confidentiality policy
* Understanding of local and national policies for primary care, including QOF
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.
£24,937 to £25,810 a yearPay rate currrently under review
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