Health Care Assistant

Auckland Medical Group

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Job summary

Auckland Medical Group are looking for an enthusiastic experienced Health care assistant to join our busy nursing team.

Initially for 3/4 days per week. We are looking for a HCA with a caring attitude, with the ability to multi task and work as an integral part of the team.

Excellent communication and telephone skills are essential along with IT knowledge.

Flexibility is imperative due to the nature of the role.

Main duties of the job

The main duties will include, blood pressure, ecg, pulse rate and rhythm, venepuncture, height and weight, basic wound care dressings, new patient checks, flu vaccinations, diabetic foot checks, chaperone, assisting with minor surgery, 24 hour ecg and bp.

Also ensure all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.

Ordering of stock

Ensure fridge temperatures and checked and logged each day

Any other duties thought capable of the postholder.

About us

Auckland Medical Group is a busy teaching practice with 15800 patients based over 3 sites.

We have 6 partners, 4 Salaried GPs, 5 nurse practitioners, 7 practice nurses, 3 health care assistants, 2 Nursing associates and a good team of admin and receptionists.

CQC Good

system 1

Friendly supportive team

Good holiday package and access to nhs pension

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1465-25-0000

Job locations

The Old Firehouse

Watling Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6RP


16 Manor Road

St. Helen Auckland

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 9EP


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the GPs and practice nurse team in the service and delivery of the care management of the practice population Responsible to: Senior practice nurses, practice manager and, ultimately, the GP Partners. 24 hours over 3 days.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist the GPs and practice nurse team in the service and delivery of the care management of the practice population Responsible to: Senior practice nurses, practice manager and, ultimately, the GP Partners. 24 hours over 3 days.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Fully trained in phlebotomy.
  • Experience of working as a HCA in a nursing team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified in phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
  • Good general education
  • Experience within a health care setting
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good team working
  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Ability to provide quality care
  • Good organisational skills
  • An understanding and acceptance to the need for strict confidentiality
  • able to work under pressure and remain calm

Desirable

  • Experience in a GP Practice
  • Knowledge of system1
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Fully trained in phlebotomy.
  • Experience of working as a HCA in a nursing team

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP Practice.

Qualifications

Essential

  • Qualified in phlebotomy
  • Qualified to NVQ level 3
  • Good general education
  • Experience within a health care setting
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good team working
  • Ability to work under own initiative
  • Ability to provide quality care
  • Good organisational skills
  • An understanding and acceptance to the need for strict confidentiality
  • able to work under pressure and remain calm

Desirable

  • Experience in a GP Practice
  • Knowledge of system1

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

Auckland Medical Group

Address

The Old Firehouse

Watling Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6RP


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Auckland Medical Group

Address

The Old Firehouse

Watling Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6RP


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Allison Hodgson

auckland.medicalgroup@nhs.net

01388602728

Date posted

16 January 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1465-25-0000

Job locations

The Old Firehouse

Watling Road

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 6RP


16 Manor Road

St. Helen Auckland

Bishop Auckland

County Durham

DL14 9EP


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