Job summary
Kingswood Health Centre is a team-orientated practice with approximately 13,100 patients on our list. Operated by 7 GP Partners and a Managing Partner, we also have a multidisciplinary team of salaried GPs, Paramedics, Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacy team and First Contact Physio. Our amazing Nursing Team consists of 6 trained practice
nurses, and currently 3 healthcare assistants. We are a caring supportive team, working to a very
high standard of care. The Nursing Team is lead by our Senior Nurse, Rachel Simpson.
Many of our staff have worked at Kingswood Health Centre for many years,
and we are always ready to encourage new staff and their progression within their
roles.
We are looking to employ a new HCA to join us, working 15 hours. The
hours and days are negotiable but need to include a Monday.Generally, shift patterns are the same for each staff member on a weekly basis, with some flexibility if needed.
Main duties of the job
The
healthcare assistant is a member of the team appointed to support the other
surgery clinicians in the delivery of
patient care. The role involves
contact on a physical and psychological level with patients and their
families. The post holder will undertake
a range of activities under the supervision of a registered nurse, having been
assessed and deemed competent in the activities required.
See attached job description for full duties.
About us
Kingswood Health Centre is a busy surgery operating in an urban environment with mixed demographics of working-age people, elderly people, young families and pockets of deprivation. We pride ourselves on our good access for patients, high quality patient care and a supportive team.
Our core values are:
- Delivering Quality
- Working Together
- Embracing Change
- Everyone Counts
Interviews for this post will take place on the 10th of March 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support
the registered nurses in implementation of an agreed plan of care with the
patient and in accordance with instructions and training received.
- Help
promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of patients
- Contribute
to a team-based approach to patient-centred care in conjunction with members of
the multidisciplinary team
- Keep
contemporaneous patient records of all activity using the EMIS system.
-
Participate
in team/surgery meetings for effective communication.
- Undertake
tasks/procedures, in which competency has been assessed and recorded (venepuncture,
ECGs, blood pressures, height/weight measurements, diabetic foot checks, etc.)
- Participate
in research activities as and when required.
- All
team members are responsible for behaving in a manner that does not put
themselves, patients and other team members in danger or at risk in the
clinical environment.
- To
assist in the maintenance of stock levels for the practice, including in all
consulting rooms
- To
assist in the maintenance of cleanliness/tidiness and always adhere to
infection control policy and procedures.
- Conduct
annual health checks(hypertension, diabetes), NHS health checks, and any other
surgery services that you are requested and deemed competent to.
- Support
allied health care professionals in coil clinics and minor surgery clinics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support
the registered nurses in implementation of an agreed plan of care with the
patient and in accordance with instructions and training received.
- Help
promote and maintain an environment conducive to meeting the needs of patients
- Contribute
to a team-based approach to patient-centred care in conjunction with members of
the multidisciplinary team
- Keep
contemporaneous patient records of all activity using the EMIS system.
-
Participate
in team/surgery meetings for effective communication.
- Undertake
tasks/procedures, in which competency has been assessed and recorded (venepuncture,
ECGs, blood pressures, height/weight measurements, diabetic foot checks, etc.)
- Participate
in research activities as and when required.
- All
team members are responsible for behaving in a manner that does not put
themselves, patients and other team members in danger or at risk in the
clinical environment.
- To
assist in the maintenance of stock levels for the practice, including in all
consulting rooms
- To
assist in the maintenance of cleanliness/tidiness and always adhere to
infection control policy and procedures.
- Conduct
annual health checks(hypertension, diabetes), NHS health checks, and any other
surgery services that you are requested and deemed competent to.
- Support
allied health care professionals in coil clinics and minor surgery clinics
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Previous Healthcare Assistant/Domiciliary Care Assistant Experience
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experiening of infection prevention and control measures
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in a General Pracatice setting
- Experience of delivering vaccinations, immunisations and B12 injections
- Experience of carrying out NHS Health Checks and other checks for annual reviews/planned care
- Experience working with elderly patients/service users
Skills
Essential
- Polite and confident with high levels of integrity and loyalty
- Flexible, punctual and motivated
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work well in a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to GCSE Level or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care
Experience
Essential
- Previous Healthcare Assistant/Domiciliary Care Assistant Experience
- Experience of working autonomously
- Experiening of infection prevention and control measures
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Experience of working in a General Pracatice setting
- Experience of delivering vaccinations, immunisations and B12 injections
- Experience of carrying out NHS Health Checks and other checks for annual reviews/planned care
- Experience working with elderly patients/service users
Skills
Essential
- Polite and confident with high levels of integrity and loyalty
- Flexible, punctual and motivated
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to work well in a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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.