We are looking for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker tojoin our hard-working team. We are a small friendly surgery based inPortsmouth. We look after approximately 9750 patients.
If you're passionate about patient care and want to be partof a team that values kindness teamwork and clinical excellence wed love tohear from you.
Main duties of the job
To assist medical personnelin the care of practice patients to include treatment, preventative care,screening and patient education. The post will also include some administrativeduties.
Working under the directsupervision of the Nurses with support from the wider Nursing team, andstrictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, thepost-holder will be responsible for performing various tasks to support theon-going health maintenance of our patient base.
To maintain a safe andeffective level of practice and to bring any deficits in training to theattention of the primary care team so these can be addressed. They will berequired to act in a professional manner at all times and adhere to practicepolicies, protocols and guidelines.
About us
Our GP practice is a well-established and forward-thinking healthcare organisation committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care. The practice is led by a team of three dedicated partners, supported by five salaried doctors, ensuring continuity and a broad range of medical expertise for our patient population.
We are proud to have a skilled multidisciplinary clinical team, including two practice nurses, two healthcare assistants, and a paramedic, who work collaboratively to provide comprehensive and accessible care.
We have a strong non-clinical team, consisting of twelve administrative and reception staff, a Digital and Transformation Lead, a Business Manager, and a Practice Manager. Together, they ensure smooth day-to-day operations and drive innovation in service delivery.
Our team works together to maintain a responsive, efficient, and compassionate environment, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and adapting to the evolving needs of our patients
Job responsibilities
Responsibilities will include:
* Perform ECGs and ensure that they have been analysed by a GP
* Carrying out blood pressure, height & weight checks
* Advise patients on health care, health promotion & illness prevention
* Wound Care Compression
* To undertake NHS Health checks
* To administer flu, pneumonia, and B12 injections having been adequately trained
* Stock control and ordering of drugs and medical supplies
* Ensure that fridge temperatures are regularly monitored
* Maintain high standards of tidiness, hygiene and safety in the use of all equipment and areas of work, in line with the Practice Health and Safety policy, Infection Control Policy as well as all other Practice policies and procedures
* To liaise with and communicate effectively with other members of the Primary Health Care Team
* To attend course and study days as required or thought necessary to maintain high standards and to record these as part of continuing professional development.
Person Specification
Experience
* Experience Previous HCA experience in a healthcare setting. Qualifications Care Certificate or equivalent experience Level 3 in Health & Social Care Skills & Competencies Phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care, blood glucose testing, immunisations Experience supporting minor surgery clinics, suture removal Communication Strong interpersonal and written communication skills Experience delivering brief health Interventionist & Record Keeping Confident using clinical systems system one. reliable, flexible, team-focused Enthusiastic about ongoing learning and development Training & Compliances, infection control training (or willingness to complete) Participation in QOF or quality improvement activities
* Confident using clinical systems system one. reliable, flexible, team-focused Enthusiastic about ongoing learning and development Training & Compliances, infection control training (or willingness to complete) Participation in QOF or quality improvement activities
Qualifications
* GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
* Qualified Experience Previous HCA experience in a healthcare setting. Qualifications Care Certificate or equivalent experience Level 3 in Health & Social Care Skills & Competencies Phlebotomy,
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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