Job summary
We are looking for an experienced Health Care Assistant to join our growing team for 24-37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will be tasked with undertaking an interesting mix of phlebotomy, blood pressures, ECGs, health checks, dressings and more.
About us
We are based in a fantastic purpose built Centre in Brixham, have a growing list size of 15,000+ and are rated Outstanding by CQC.
Compass House is a dynamic, forward thinking practice and we are seeking a HCA with a similar outlook to join us in developing our exciting plans for the future. We have an excellent support team, high patient satisfaction scores and low staff turnover, offering a rewarding environment.
Closing date for this position is 01/09/2023. If you would like to discuss further details of the role please contact deborah.ashworth@nhs.net, (Lead Practice Nurse).
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities: Essential for this
Role
- Support with QOF
- Phlebotomy
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Preparation of clinical areas and equipment
for specific patient care intervention, such as minor surgery/Womens
health clinics
- Assist GP with minor surgery
clinics/Chapparone duties
- Processing and management of specimen requests
·
New patient health
screening/ NHS Health Checks
- Stock rotation, control and ordering
- Cleansing and maintenance of clinical equipment
- ECG
record
- Wound management
- Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and
recording
- Restocking of clinical areas and consulting
rooms
- Assisting with collection and collation of
data on needs related to health and well-being/Health promotion
- Administer Vitamin B12,
Influenza/pneumonia/Shingles vaccinations
This role is designed to provide effective
non-clinical operational support to the medical team strictly in accordance
with specific guidelines and protocols.
Working under direct supervision the Health Care Support Worker, through
accurate and efficient recording of baseline monitoring, will assist in the
provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Please see attached Job Description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities: Essential for this
Role
- Support with QOF
- Phlebotomy
- Blood pressure monitoring
- Preparation of clinical areas and equipment
for specific patient care intervention, such as minor surgery/Womens
health clinics
- Assist GP with minor surgery
clinics/Chapparone duties
- Processing and management of specimen requests
·
New patient health
screening/ NHS Health Checks
- Stock rotation, control and ordering
- Cleansing and maintenance of clinical equipment
- ECG
record
- Wound management
- Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and
recording
- Restocking of clinical areas and consulting
rooms
- Assisting with collection and collation of
data on needs related to health and well-being/Health promotion
- Administer Vitamin B12,
Influenza/pneumonia/Shingles vaccinations
This role is designed to provide effective
non-clinical operational support to the medical team strictly in accordance
with specific guidelines and protocols.
Working under direct supervision the Health Care Support Worker, through
accurate and efficient recording of baseline monitoring, will assist in the
provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Please see attached Job Description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Educated to GCSEs Grade C or above or equivalent.
- - Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- - National Vocational Qualification Level 3/4.
Experience
Essential
- - Proof of commitment to professional development.
- - Dealing with member of the public / patients.
- - Experience of phlebotomy.
- - Competent in basic healthcare duties required for the post.
- - Excellent communication skills.
- - Basic computer/IT skills.
Desirable
- - Experience of working within a General Practice setting.
- - Experience of a GP Clinical system.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- - Educated to GCSEs Grade C or above or equivalent.
- - Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care
Desirable
- - National Vocational Qualification Level 3/4.
Experience
Essential
- - Proof of commitment to professional development.
- - Dealing with member of the public / patients.
- - Experience of phlebotomy.
- - Competent in basic healthcare duties required for the post.
- - Excellent communication skills.
- - Basic computer/IT skills.
Desirable
- - Experience of working within a General Practice setting.
- - Experience of a GP 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.
