Job summary
We are
looking for a Healthcare Assistant who has experience of working in a GP
Practice to join the team at Wadebridge and Camel Estuary Practice.
Our aim is
to always provide excellent care to our patient population.
The role
is for 24 hours a week. However, flexibility is essential as you will be
required to cover for holiday and sickness on occasions. Previous experience as
a Healthcare Assistant working in General practice is essential. An Enhanced
DBS check will be required for this role.
Main duties of the job
As a
Healthcare Assistant, you will support the practice team in delivering a range
of clinical and administrative tasks, including but not limited to:
Undertake
NHS health checks
Support
the practice nurses 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, dopplers 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
Undertake
venepuncture
Administer
flu vaccinations
Carry out
ECGs as requested
Facilitate
24-hour ECG monitoring
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
resuscitation equipment is checked on a monthly basis
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
We are a dynamic, supportive training practice. The clinical
team currently consists of 6 GPs (2 GP Partners), a nurse practitioner,
practice nurses and HCAs. We have an excellent team of dispensers,
receptionists and administrative staff.
We are members of the North Cornwall Coast Primary Care
Network and work very closely with our neighbouring practices providing a
Social Prescriber, Mental Health Care Practitioners, Pharmacist, Paramedic and
First Contact Physiotherapist.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Please
refer to the Supporting Information section for a full copy of the Job
Description for the role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Responsibilities
Please
refer to the Supporting Information section for a full copy of the Job
Description for the role.
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Completion of the HCA Care Certificate
Desirable
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Wound care
- Removal of sutures and staples
- Influenza vaccinations
- Dopplers
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
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
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- EMIS
- 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
Person Specification
Other Requirements
Essential
- Flexibility to work outside core hours
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
- Healthcare qualification (level 3 or 4) or working towards gaining equivalent level
- Completion of the HCA Care Certificate
Desirable
- Phlebotomy certification
- Vaccination certification
Clinical Skills
Essential
- ECGs
- Venepuncture
- New patient medicals, including height, weight, BP, pulse
- Chaperone procedure
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes
- Wound care
- Removal of sutures and staples
- Influenza vaccinations
- Dopplers
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with the general public
- Experience of working in a healthcare setting
- Experience of working in a primary care environment
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
Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
- Strong IT skills
- Clear, polite telephone manner
- EMIS
- 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
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.