Winshill Medical Centre

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen at our award-winning practice. We are looking for an individual to join our fast-growing, friendly team as a Healthcare Assistant.

You will work as part of the multi-disciplinary team here at the surgery, and take on additional training should it be needed.

We are looking for a friendly, professional individual that strives to go the extra mile for their patients.

Main duties of the job

To support the practice nursing and administrative teams in the delivery of clinical and administrative services, working as part of the practice multi-disciplinary team, delivering care within their scope of practice to the entitled patient population.

The Healthcare Assistant will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education whilst also supporting the administrative team on an as-required basis.

About us

Winshill Medical Centre is a small practice. We are extremely inclusive, engaging and our goal is to deliver the best quality healthcare to our patients. We are located in Winshill village of Burton-On-Trent, with excellent road and rail connections to the Midlands and beyond. We provide high quality care, and our patient-focus is reflected in our excellent patient satisfaction rates, high QOF achievement and Good CQC rating. * Our site is home also to with Physiotherapy, AAA Screening services, Midwives * 5,200 patients * Training and research practice * 2 GP Partners, 1 Salaried GP,Clinical Pharmacists, 2 Nurses, HCA, GP Assistants, Care Coordinators and Social Prescriber teams * Well organised reception and Admin team * EMIS Web, AccuRx, DOCMAN 10.

Date posted

29 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

A1406-24-0011

Job locations

Melbourne Avenue

Winshill

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE15 0EP

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Healthcare Assistant. There may be, on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:

Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Act as a chaperone as required

venepuncture

When trained, administer flu vaccinations

When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse

Carry out ECGs as requested

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Provide support during minor operations as required

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:

Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary responsibilities

Support the practice nurse with health promotion programmes

Carry out baseline observations such as pulse oximitery, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings accurately

Undertake wound care, dressings and other clinical tasks as required

Support the practice nurse with the management of chronic disease clinics

Carry out BMI checks as directed

Act as a chaperone as required

venepuncture

When trained, administer flu vaccinations

When trained, carry out ear irrigation under the supervision of the practice nurse

Carry out ECGs as requested

Ensure specimens are recorded and ready for onward transportation

Provide support during minor operations as required

Ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session

Ensure fridges are cleaned routinely in accordance with extant guidance

Ensure clinical waste is removed from clinical areas and sharps bins replaced in accordance with the organisations IPC policy

Deliver opportunistic health promotion where appropriate

Secondary responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the Healthcare Assistant may be requested to:

Participate in practice audit as directed by the audit lead

Participate in local initiatives to enhance service delivery and patient care

Support and participate in shared learning within the organisation

Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or equivalent level
Phlebotomy certification
Experience of working with the general public
Experience of working in a healthcare setting
ECGs
Venepuncture
New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
Chaperone procedure
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Strong IT skills
Clear, polite telephone manner

Desirable

Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate - as detailed within GP Mythbuster No 57 - HCAs in General Practice
Vaccination certification
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Wound care/removal of sutures and staples

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or equivalent level
Phlebotomy certification
Experience of working with the general public
Experience of working in a healthcare setting
ECGs
Venepuncture
New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
Chaperone procedure
Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
Strong IT skills
Clear, polite telephone manner

Desirable

Previous completion of the HCA Care Certificate - as detailed within GP Mythbuster No 57 - HCAs in General Practice
Vaccination certification
Experience of working in a primary care environment
Wound care/removal of sutures and staples

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

Winshill Medical Centre

Address

Melbourne Avenue

Winshill

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE15 0EP

Employer's website

https://winshillmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Winshill Medical Centre

Address

Melbourne Avenue

Winshill

Burton-on-trent

Staffordshire

DE15 0EP

Employer's website

https://winshillmedicalcentre.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)