Job summary
CLOSING DATE 05/01/2024 - INTERVIEWS 12/01/2024
We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing nursing
team here at Forrest Medical Centre. We are looking for a new HCA to work
alongside our experienced practice nurses and other HCA, for 15 hours per week. Working days will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The right candidate must have excellent communication
skills, be comfortable with working with computers, be good at working in a
team, as well as being flexible and keen to develop professionally.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for an experienced HCA, preferably one who
has worked in primary care before. Ideally the candidate would have skills to
include:
- Phlebotomy
- Measuring and recording of blood pressures, pulse rates
and temperatures
- Taking an ECG
- Administration of adult vaccinations
- Urinalysis
- Basic wound care
- Procurement, monitoring and cleaning of medical supplies
and equipment
We are always keen to support professional development in
our staff, so whilst the above skills are desirable, we would be happy to
support the right candidate to achieve these.
About us
We have a friendly team at Forrest Medical Centre whom are all committed to providing a high standard of service and clinical care to our patients. We have approx 11,500 patients registered currently and are a high achieving QOF practice. We are proud of our GMST Training status and actively encourage learning throughout both our non-clinical and clinical team members. We are a well-established, forward thinking, dynamic team with an excellent reputation locally and we enjoy the luxury of our purpose built facilities within our surgery in Canley. More information about us can be found on our website (www.fmcgp.co.uk).
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder must work as part of a team,
be honest, be punctual and be reliable and must adhere to our local and national policies and procedures. This includes safeguarding, infection control, health and safety and information governance. They must respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.
The jobholder must only work within their competencies and know when to seek direction from clinical and admin team members. The post will be reportable to the Practice Manager.
It is the postholders responsibility to maintain all annual mandatory training and be willing to participate in additional education
programmes appropriate for their role. The postholder must be willing to undertake an annual appraisal and develop their role in line with service and patient needs.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job holder must work as part of a team,
be honest, be punctual and be reliable and must adhere to our local and national policies and procedures. This includes safeguarding, infection control, health and safety and information governance. They must respect and maintain confidentiality at all times.
The jobholder must only work within their competencies and know when to seek direction from clinical and admin team members. The post will be reportable to the Practice Manager.
It is the postholders responsibility to maintain all annual mandatory training and be willing to participate in additional education
programmes appropriate for their role. The postholder must be willing to undertake an annual appraisal and develop their role in line with service and patient needs.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
- Clean driving licence
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Computer skills
- Experience of working with people
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable and able to work according to changing service needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant
- Phlebotomy skills and experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
- GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths
Desirable
- Care Certificate
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Qualified to NVQ level 3
- Clean driving licence
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Computer skills
- Experience of working with people
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable and able to work according to changing service needs
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant
- Phlebotomy skills and experience
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.
