Job summary
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and experienced Healthcare Assistant to join our team, to cover 18 hours a week over 3 days.
The successful candidate would be joining an excellent administration and clinical team, who remain adjustable and sympathetic to the changes in general practice and the NHS.
Previous experience of working as a HCA in a GP setting would be advantageous.
Previous applicants need not apply. If you have not been contacted within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Interviews to be held on Thursday 22nd February.
Main duties of the job
The working hours are:
Tuesday - 08:00-14:00
Wednesday - 08:00-14:00
Thursday - 08:00-14:00
You must be able to demonstrate that you are an excellent team player and will assist the Clinical team in the provision and delivery of safe patient care.
Experience of the following is an advantage:
Blood pressure
Phlebotomy
Dressings
New Patient Health Checks and NHS Health Checks
Targeted chronic disease management
Long term condition reviews
Diabetic foot checks
B12, Shingles, Pneumonia and Flu vaccinations
Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well being to enhance Practice QOF achievement
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GP/Nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
About us
We offer the opportunity to work in a large and busy practice in St Johns Worcester.
Our ethos is to treat patients as we would expect our family members to be treated. We are proud of our caring and supportive team approach and it is importance the successful applicant fits well within our team.
We pride ourselves on being a modern, forward thinking general practice whilst retaining traditional values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the HCA will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- New patient health checks
- Phlebotomy
- Chaperoning duties
- Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
- Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
- Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
- Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well being
- Administering of flu vaccines, pneumonia vaccines and B12 injections
Confidentiality:
- In performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Quality:
Job description
Job responsibilities
Working in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols, the HCA will assist the Practice clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- New patient health checks
- Phlebotomy
- Chaperoning duties
- Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/Nurses
- Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring and recording
- Surgical equipment and vaccine re-stocking and stock rotation
- Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
- Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well being
- Administering of flu vaccines, pneumonia vaccines and B12 injections
Confidentiality:
- In performance of the duties outlined in this Job Description, the post holder may have access to confidential information relating to patients and their carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. They may also have access to information relating to the Practice as a business organisation. All such information from any source is to be regarded as strictly confidential
Quality:
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience)
- Experience
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Previous experience of blood taking (preferably in a GP setting)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Experience
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)
- Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent experience)
- Experience
- Experience of working within a nursing team
- Previous experience of blood taking (preferably in a GP setting)
Desirable
- NVQ Level 3 in care
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Experience
- Experience of working in a GP practice
- 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.
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.
