Job summary
We are seeking experienced and motivated Healthcare Assistants to join our bank of sessional staff working for GP Care Wakefield. If youve been a Healthcare Assistant for over a year working within primary care, have experience using SystmOne and Ardens templates, are looking for some extra hours wed love to hear from you!
GP Care Wakefield is looking to expand its bank of Healthcare Assistants, offering the opportunity to work across any or all of our six sites:
- Trinity Medical Centre, WF1 1PG
- Northgate Medical Centre, WF8 1NF
- Kings Medical Centre, WF6 2AZ
- Ossett Surgery, WF5 8DF
- Elizabeth Court Surgery, WF10 3TG
- Church View Health Centre, WF9 3AP
Flexible Working:We offer a range of shifts, including weekdays, evenings and weekends. Shifts can be booked up to two months in advance via Lantum, our user-friendly rota system. There is no minimum commitment simply choose the shifts that work best for you.
Main duties of the job
As a Healthcare Assistant working for GP Care Wakefield you
will play an important role in providing care to our patients.
Our general clinics include:
- Phlebotomy
- B12 injections
- Blood pressure checks
- ECGs
- Part 1 Long Term Condition Checks as per Ardens (eg,
diabetes, hypertension etc)
We also offer the following specialist clinics:
- Spirometry
- NHS Health Checks
Health Care Assistants joining the bank will need to be able to do all tasks in our general clinics.
About us
Conexus Healthcare is the GP confederation for all practices in the Wakefield District.
GP Care Wakefield offers Enhanced Access to general practice on evenings & weekends for the Wakefield & District population. In addition to appointments with GPs and ANPs the service offers routine clinics with a Practice Nurse/HCA that can be booked in advance by the patients practice.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role please see the additional document attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role please see the additional document attached.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Two years experience of working in primary care as a Health Care Assistant.
- Currently working clinically in a healthcare setting.
- Use of SystmOne.
Desirable
- Work in a Wakefield district GP practice.
- Performing spirometry for 1+ year.
Disposition
Essential
- Pragmatic approach to problem solving.
Desirable
- Flexibility to meet service needs.
Qualifications
Essential
- Certified for the Healthcare Assistant role through a qualification such as, Health and Social Care City & Guilds, Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education, Open University, apprenticeship, or evidence of other.
- Evidence of phlebotomy competency.
- Up to date with Mandatory and Statutory Training as defined by Conexus Healthcare.
Desirable
- Spirometry training (ARTP or equivalent).
- Evidence of Making Every Contact Count training.
Skills and aptitude
Essential
- Highly organised and methodical.
- Ability to work independently, seeking assurance from the wider extended hours team if necessary.
- Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Information governance standards.
- Confidentiality.
- Infection prevention and control.
- Safeguarding.
- Equality & Diversity.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Two years experience of working in primary care as a Health Care Assistant.
- Currently working clinically in a healthcare setting.
- Use of SystmOne.
Desirable
- Work in a Wakefield district GP practice.
- Performing spirometry for 1+ year.
Disposition
Essential
- Pragmatic approach to problem solving.
Desirable
- Flexibility to meet service needs.
Qualifications
Essential
- Certified for the Healthcare Assistant role through a qualification such as, Health and Social Care City & Guilds, Council for Awards in Care, Health and Education, Open University, apprenticeship, or evidence of other.
- Evidence of phlebotomy competency.
- Up to date with Mandatory and Statutory Training as defined by Conexus Healthcare.
Desirable
- Spirometry training (ARTP or equivalent).
- Evidence of Making Every Contact Count training.
Skills and aptitude
Essential
- Highly organised and methodical.
- Ability to work independently, seeking assurance from the wider extended hours team if necessary.
- Excellent communication skills.
Knowledge
Essential
- Information governance standards.
- Confidentiality.
- Infection prevention and control.
- Safeguarding.
- Equality & Diversity.
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
