Healthcare Assistant/Healthcare Support Worker - Primary Care
CathaysSurgery isseeking an experienced HCA/HCSW, with previous experience in a GP surgery, to join our vibrant, patient focused and innovativepractice who are committed to the delivery of high-quality, person-centredcare. If you are looking for an exciting new opportunity within a friendly,welcoming environment, then this may be the ideal role for you.
Salarynegotiated on experience
Main duties of the job
* BPchecks
* ECG
* Flu/pneumococcal/shinglesimmunisation
* Repeatdressing of wounds after assessment by a qualified nurse
* INRchecks
* Learningdisability checks
* GPLifestyle advice and smoking cessation advice
* Chronicdisease management: - Carry out diabetic checks pre nurse review.
Althoughthis lists the main clinical duties, there may be additional tasks requested
Administrativeduties
* Stockcheck and ordering
* Cleaning,checking and calibration of equipment
* Stockingup clinical rooms and emptying clinical waste bins
* Generalhousekeeping (tidying storerooms and clinical rooms, disposing of out of datestock and reporting to the appropriate person, putting stock and equipmentaway)
* Takingon specific roles as discussed with the team, eg flu champion.
Knowledge of EMIS computer system
About us
About us
* We have 5experienced doctors supported by an excellent clinical and administrative team.
* We are anexperienced practice committed to the teaching and training of medical studentsfrom Cardiff University.
* We use EMIS clinicalsystem
* We are part ofthe South Easter Cluster [Collaborative] comprising of 8 practices. The surgeryis located close to the city centre in the Cathays areawith a mixed demographic and easily accessible with public transport.
* We hold regular informal clinical team meetingsin addition to an open-door policy for mentoring and advice.
Job responsibilities
Key Requirements:
* Previous experience working in a GP surgery is essential
* Proficient in clinical duties such as phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, ECGs, wound care, and vaccinations
* Familiarity with EMIS/Web or other clinical systems preferred
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Primary Care Health Care Support or equivalent accredited modules
* Experience working in a GP surgery
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Commitment to patient confidentiality and professional standards
* Compliant with the HCSW Code of Conduct
* Experience using EMIS clinical system
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.
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