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Harptree Surgery

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

We are looking for a dedicated, compassionate and energetic individual to join our team as a Healthcare Assistant. The successful individual may already have all of the skills required or we would invest in training to upskill someone.

This job is not open to applicants from outside the UK.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate may already be practising as a Healthcare Assistant or may have worked in a similar care environment and have an interest in Primary Care and developing their skills further. A core element of the role is phlebotomy (blood taking) but the remit of the job is varied.

About us

We are a friendly rural practice in the beautiful Mendip Hills, based on two sites in West Harptree and Temple Cloud.

Our clinical team currently consists of seven doctors, an Advanced Nurse Practitioner, two Nurses, two Healthcare Assistants and other associated healthcare professionals. We strive to provide a balance of work and life, whilst providing continuity of care for the satisfaction of our 7,000 patients and our practice team.

Details

Date posted

02 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.42 to £10.80 an hour The rate of pay will depend on a candidate's relevant experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0394-23-0000

Job locations

Harptree Surgery

Bristol Road

West Harptree

Bristol

BS40 6HF


Cameley Surgery

The Green

Temple Cloud

Bristol

BS39 5BW


Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will already have or be able to develop a wide range of skills in:

  • Phlebotomy (blood taking)
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • New patient health checks
  • NHS health checks
  • ECG recording
  • Hypertension reviews
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Urinalysis
  • Weight management
  • Smoking cessation
  • Diabetic foot checks
  • Vitamin B12 injections
  • Simple dressings
  • Assisting with infection control measures and policies in the practice
  • Preparation and processing of laboratory samples
  • Regular stock control of medical equipment in consulting and treatment rooms as well as ordering of clinical supplies

Skills in blood taking would be preferable but not essential as training could be provided in all aspects of the job.

Candidates should be approachable, have excellent communication skills and be able to work within a changing environment.

We are looking for someone to join our team for 2 or 3 mornings a week.

THIS JOB IS NOT OPEN TO APPLICANTS FROM OUTSIDE THE UK

Job description

Job responsibilities

The successful candidate will already have or be able to develop a wide range of skills in:

  • Phlebotomy (blood taking)
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • New patient health checks
  • NHS health checks
  • ECG recording
  • Hypertension reviews
  • Flu vaccinations
  • Urinalysis
  • Weight management
  • Smoking cessation
  • Diabetic foot checks
  • Vitamin B12 injections
  • Simple dressings
  • Assisting with infection control measures and policies in the practice
  • Preparation and processing of laboratory samples
  • Regular stock control of medical equipment in consulting and treatment rooms as well as ordering of clinical supplies

Skills in blood taking would be preferable but not essential as training could be provided in all aspects of the job.

Candidates should be approachable, have excellent communication skills and be able to work within a changing environment.

We are looking for someone to join our team for 2 or 3 mornings a week.

THIS JOB IS NOT OPEN TO APPLICANTS FROM OUTSIDE THE UK

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • See information detailed in the Job Overview and Job Description.
  • For those candidates that have previous experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant please provide details of the work you have undertaken and any training you have completed.
  • For those candidates who may not have the full range of previous experience please outline what experience you do have and where you may require further training.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • See information detailed in the Job Overview and Job Description.
  • For those candidates that have previous experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant please provide details of the work you have undertaken and any training you have completed.
  • For those candidates who may not have the full range of previous experience please outline what experience you do have and where you may require further training.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Harptree Surgery

Address

Harptree Surgery

Bristol Road

West Harptree

Bristol

BS40 6HF


Employer's website

https://www.harptree-cameleysurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Harptree Surgery

Address

Harptree Surgery

Bristol Road

West Harptree

Bristol

BS40 6HF


Employer's website

https://www.harptree-cameleysurgery.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Sarah Ogden

bswicb.harptreesurgery@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

02 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.42 to £10.80 an hour The rate of pay will depend on a candidate's relevant experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A0394-23-0000

Job locations

Harptree Surgery

Bristol Road

West Harptree

Bristol

BS40 6HF


Cameley Surgery

The Green

Temple Cloud

Bristol

BS39 5BW


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