Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

To perform duties delegated by members of the Nursing team, maintaining high standards of care.

To liaise and work effectively with members of the team to ensure an efficient system of communication in response to patient/carers needs and any change in situations.

To understand, and adhere to the strict need for confidentiality.

To be supportive and understanding to relatives and carers.

To reinforce advice given by other Health Professionals.

To promote health enhancing choices enabling the population to take responsibility for their own health by offering constructive support.

To maintain detailed and accurate records at all times

Attend and participate in any practice meetings when required.

Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and Infection Control measures are met and to report any problems to the Nurse Lead

Be able to prioritise own workload on a day to day basis.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ or equivalent in Healthcare Previous experience in the caring profession Driving licence

Experience

Essential

• Phlebotomy Experience of dealing with Vulnerable Patients

Desirable

• Experience of working in primary care Experience of working in a GP practice System One Knowledge

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

The Coastal Partnership

Address

Ormesby Village Surgery

Pippin Close

Ormesby

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR29 3RW

Employer's website

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