Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and reliable Healthcare Assistant to join our forward thinking, friendly team.
Working under the direct supervision of the practice nurses and strictly in accordance with specific practice guidelines and protocols, the healthcare assistant will assist the practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Main duties of the job
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs to include:-
Phlebotomy
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Chaperoning duties
Performing ECGs
Assisting with wound care clinic
Removing sutures and staples
Some injectable medications (such as flu vaccinations)
Patient health checks
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment and clinical facilities before, during and after patient contact
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Raising awareness of health and well- being and collecting patient information and health values
The job description may be amended and this list is not exhaustive.
About us
We are located within a modern building in the village of Westbury on Trym and serve a varied patient population. We support and encourage all our staff to develop within their roles and believe in a good work life balance. You will be working alongside a strong team of doctors, nurses, allied healthcare professionals, student doctors and nurses and a dedicated administrative team, all of whom pride themselves in providing high quality patient care.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs to include:-
Phlebotomy
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Chaperoning duties
Performing ECGs
Assisting with wound care clinic
Removing sutures and staples
Some injectable medications (such as flu vaccinations)
Patient health checks
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment and clinical facilities before, during and after patient contact
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Raising awareness of health and well- being and collecting patient information and health values
The job description may be amended and this list is not exhaustive.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Assist in and perform routine tasks related to patient care as directed by senior nursing staff and GPs to include:-
Phlebotomy
Blood Pressure Monitoring
Chaperoning duties
Performing ECGs
Assisting with wound care clinic
Removing sutures and staples
Some injectable medications (such as flu vaccinations)
Patient health checks
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of surgical equipment and clinical facilities before, during and after patient contact
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Raising awareness of health and well- being and collecting patient information and health values
The job description may be amended and this list is not exhaustive.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public. Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Venipuncture. Ability to record accurate clinical notes. Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Clear, polite telephone manner. Effective time management (planning and organising). Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure. Polite and Confident. Flexible and cooperative. Motivated. High levels of integrity. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations. Ability to work under pressure. Effectively utilise resources. Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort. Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- Competence in the use of Office and Outlook. Experience with EMIS. Experience with Docman. Interest in Research. Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venipuncture. Good standard of general education.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public. Experience of working in a healthcare setting.
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment.
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- Venipuncture. Ability to record accurate clinical notes. Excellent communication skills (written and oral). Clear, polite telephone manner. Effective time management (planning and organising). Ability to work as a team member and autonomously. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure. Polite and Confident. Flexible and cooperative. Motivated. High levels of integrity. Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations. Ability to work under pressure. Effectively utilise resources. Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort. Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Desirable
- Competence in the use of Office and Outlook. Experience with EMIS. Experience with Docman. Interest in Research. Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required.
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant qualification in venipuncture. Good standard of general education.
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.
