Job summary
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 while also supporting the administrative team
on an as-required basis.
Main duties of the job
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:
Undertake new patient health checks
Support the Practice Nurse with health
promotion programmes
Carry out baseline observations such as
pulse oximetry, blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate, recording findings
accurately
Facilitate routine and 24-hour BP
monitoring, advising patients accordingly
Undertake wound care, dressings and
other clinical tasks as required
Support the Practice Nurse with the
management of chronic disease clinics
Recording and acting upon CVD and QRISK assessments
Assist with the fitting and removal of
LARCs
Carry out BMI checks as directed
Act as a chaperone as required
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
About us
Riversdale Surgery are looking to recruit a compassionate, enthusiastic and dedicated Healthcare Assistant to join our supportive friendly team.
Riversdale is a busy, friendly GP practice with 13,500 patients situated in the heart of Belper. We have a CQC rating of Good.
We are committed to ensure all our patients received excellent patient care and continually seeks new ways to support and improve local healthcare to benefit both our team and our patient population.
In this role you will support 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 our patient population.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Location: Riversdale Surgery, Belper
Salary: £12.50-£12.82
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Days: 30 hours (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday)
We encourage informal visits and discussions.
Send your CV and cover letter to kay.smith13@nhs.net or apply via NHS Jobs
Kay Smith, Practice Manager
Phone: 01773 822386 Email: kay.smith13@nhs.net
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the skills outlined, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Healthcare Assistant at Riversdale
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Title: Healthcare Assistant
Location: Riversdale Surgery, Belper
Salary: £12.50-£12.82
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Days: 30 hours (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday)
We encourage informal visits and discussions.
Send your CV and cover letter to kay.smith13@nhs.net or apply via NHS Jobs
Kay Smith, Practice Manager
Phone: 01773 822386 Email: kay.smith13@nhs.net
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and possess the skills outlined, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Healthcare Assistant at Riversdale
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Experience of using SystmOne
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
- ECGs
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
Personal qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- Effective time management (planning and organising)
- Ability to work as a team member and autonomously
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow clinical policy and procedure
Desirable
- Competent in the use of Office and Outlook
- Experience of using SystmOne
Clinical knowledge and skills
Essential
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
Desirable
- ECGs
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Wound care/removal of sutures and staples
Personal qualities
Essential
- Polite and confident
- Flexible and cooperative
- Motivated
- Problem solver with the ability to process information accurately and effectively, interpreting data as required
- High levels of integrity and loyalty
- Sensitive and empathetic in distressing situations
- Ability to work under pressure/in stressful situations
- Able to communicate effectively and understand the needs of the patient
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
- Effectively utilise resources
- Punctual and committed to supporting the team effort
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
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.
