Job summary
Health Care Assistant - NORTHGATE SURGERY, PONTEFRACT
WORK PATTERN: 25-37 hours per week
MONDAY - FRIDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7AM-6PM
We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our team. This is a busy Practice and you will be very involved in patient care.
The role is for 25-37 hours a week. However, flexibility is essential as you will also be expected to cover for holidays and sickness. Pay rate is competitive and you will receive 6 weeks holiday plus bank holiday (pro rata). Previous experience as a Health Care Assistant in General Practice or another busy clinical environment is essential.
Main duties of the job
Duties and Responsibilities
To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses, Nurse Practitioner and General Practitioners
Assistance at clinics (including minor operation clinics) ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress
Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels
Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples
Undertake ECG, Ear syringing and Spirometry testing and dressings if trained to do so
Assist with the provision of health checks for target groups
The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal
The ongoing cleaning and sterilization of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use
Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment/consulting rooms
Use of Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall
To ensure adequate clinical stock levels/ medical stationery
About us
Northgate Surgery is a large doctors practice in Pontefract with 15431 patients. The practice is dynamic and innovative in the way it is run. We like to work at the forefront of change. We are heavily involved in our Primary Care network and work closely with the other Practices. Northgate surgery is a training practice with a wide variety of different students. Benefits package includes competitive salary, NHS pension and 6 weeks holiday.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
1.
To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses, Nurse Practitioner and General Practitioners
2.
Assistance at clinics ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress
3.
Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels
4.
The testing and result recording of clinical specimens
5.
Provide assistance in minor operations ensuring patient care by chaperoning
6.
Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples
7.
Undertake ECG, Ear syringing and Spirometry testing if trained to do so
8.
Assist with the provision of health checks for both newly registered patients and other target groups
9.
Carry out routine patient dressings in accordance with Practice guidelines
10.
The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal
11.
The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use
12.
Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment/consulting rooms
Administration
13.
The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt
14.
The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system
15.
Use of Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall
General
16.
To ensure adequate clinical stock levels/ medical stationery
17.
Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards
18.
Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
1.
To undertake all duties in line with the training and instruction provided by the Nurses, Nurse Practitioner and General Practitioners
2.
Assistance at clinics ensuring patient care by chaperoning and assisting patients to dress and undress
3.
Conduct weight and height measurements, test and record blood pressure and blood sugar levels
4.
The testing and result recording of clinical specimens
5.
Provide assistance in minor operations ensuring patient care by chaperoning
6.
Venepuncture and the taking and preparing of pathology samples
7.
Undertake ECG, Ear syringing and Spirometry testing if trained to do so
8.
Assist with the provision of health checks for both newly registered patients and other target groups
9.
Carry out routine patient dressings in accordance with Practice guidelines
10.
The collection of clinical waste, ensuring appropriate storage prior to disposal
11.
The ongoing cleaning and sterilisation of clinical equipment and working surfaces, preparing treatment rooms prior to use
12.
Ensure adequate infection control procedures in treatment/consulting rooms
Administration
13.
The checking and recording of medical supplies on receipt
14.
The inputting of information onto the Practice clinical system
15.
Use of Practice clinical system for patient searches for clinics and patient recall
General
16.
To ensure adequate clinical stock levels/ medical stationery
17.
Ensure adequate stock levels in stock room, treatment rooms, fridges and cupboards
18.
Any other reasonable duties which may be requested from time-to-time
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- 1. Good standard of general Education
- 2. Healthcare Qualification
- 3. Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant in General Practice
- 4. Excellent Communication skills (written & Oral)
- 5. IT Skills
- 6. Time Management & the ability to work towards deadlines
- 7.Interpersonal Skills
Desirable
- 1. GCSE Mathematics C or above
- 2. GCSE English C or above
- 3. Experience of S1 clinical system
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
- 1. Good standard of general Education
- 2. Healthcare Qualification
- 3. Experience of working as a Healthcare Assistant in General Practice
- 4. Excellent Communication skills (written & Oral)
- 5. IT Skills
- 6. Time Management & the ability to work towards deadlines
- 7.Interpersonal Skills
Desirable
- 1. GCSE Mathematics C or above
- 2. GCSE English C or above
- 3. Experience of S1 clinical system
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.
