Job summary
Don Valley Healthcare is looking for
a Healthcare Assistant who would like to join our friendly team who can actively contribute to both high quality patient care, to work within a Practice team, meeting the needs of patients and ongoing development of the role.
Main duties of the job
Phlebotomy
ECGs
Wound care
FENO
Ear irrigation
Annual Reviews
Vaccinations
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory
samples requested by GPs/nurses
Sterilising, cleansing and maintenance of
surgical equipment
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and
recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and
stock rotation
Preparing and maintaining environments and
equipment before, during and after patient care interventions including
assisting GPs during the performance of minor operations
Assisting in the assessment and surveillance
of patients health and well-being
Undertaking specific clinical activities for
named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to
that individual
Helping to raise awareness of health and
well-being and how it can be promoted
Assisting with the collection and collation of
data on needs related to health and well-being
About us
The Practice has a patient list size of approximately 13,000 patients across 2 sites.
Our clinical team consists of: 8 G Partners, 5 Salaried GPs, 1 DNP 2 PN's, 1 Nurse Associate, 2 HCA's, 1 Phlebotomist and Pharmacists.
The Practice achieved Outstanding from our last inspection. We are a training practice for: Doctors, Nurses and Medical Students and are a research ready practice.
Hours to be negotiated and salary will be dependent on skills and experience.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the GP’s and nursing team,
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.
The post holder will:
·
Communicate effectively with all professionals
involved with the patients care
·
Communicate effectively with patients and carers,
recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication
·
To build professional rapport with patients
·
Provide and receive sensitive information
·
To report effectively to the team on patient’s
progress and performance in relation to the patient.
·
To ensure up to date written and electronic records
and activity data are maintained in accordance with professionals standards and
are used for the purpose intended.
·
Participate in practice meetings as appropriate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working under the direct supervision of the GP’s and nursing team,
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.
The post holder will:
·
Communicate effectively with all professionals
involved with the patients care
·
Communicate effectively with patients and carers,
recognising their needs for alternative methods of communication
·
To build professional rapport with patients
·
Provide and receive sensitive information
·
To report effectively to the team on patient’s
progress and performance in relation to the patient.
·
To ensure up to date written and electronic records
and activity data are maintained in accordance with professionals standards and
are used for the purpose intended.
·
Participate in practice meetings as appropriate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- Experience in Phlebotomy
- Good Communication Skills
- Demonstrating being able to work as part of a team
- Previous experience in other Healthcare setting.
- Good administrative skills
Desirable
- Qualified in Vaccinations
Qualities
Essential
- Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work under pressure and remain clam
- Flexible and adaptable
Desirable
- Awareness of blood-borne viruses
Experience
Essential
- Previous Experience in a Healthcare Setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to proved quality care
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good team work
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
- Adapt to change
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge in System 1 & Accrux systems
- Basic first aid
- Health & Safety
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
- Experience in Phlebotomy
- Good Communication Skills
- Demonstrating being able to work as part of a team
- Previous experience in other Healthcare setting.
- Good administrative skills
Desirable
- Qualified in Vaccinations
Qualities
Essential
- Understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Able to work on own initiative
- Able to work under pressure and remain clam
- Flexible and adaptable
Desirable
- Awareness of blood-borne viruses
Experience
Essential
- Previous Experience in a Healthcare Setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a GP practice
Knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to proved quality care
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good team work
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
- Adapt to change
- Computer Literate
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Knowledge in System 1 & Accrux systems
- Basic first aid
- Health & Safety
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).