Job summary
The Healthcare Assistant (HCA) will see patients in clinic for a variety of treatments and procedures such as blood tests, NHS health checks, diabetic foot checks etc. whilst working under specific protocols and guidelines. The HCA will also assist in theatres in a variety of procedures such as vasectomies, carpal tunnel etc. The HCA will work within their clinical boundaries to be able to demonstrate safe, competent clinical decision-making and deliver expert care, maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
The role will involve independent and autonomous working as well as working cohesively as part of both the individual teams and the wider Practice team.
The HCA will be supported by their fellow nursing team (Nurses, Nurse Associates, HCAs & GP Assistants).
Main duties of the job
- To undertake blood tests, blood pressure checks, and height, weight and BMI checks.
- To assist in minor surgery procedures including but not limited to vasectomies, carpal tunnel, dermatology procedures, coils etc.
- To undertake NHS and new patient health checks.
- To undertake diabetic foot checks.
- To assist with urinalysis and sample checks.
- To ensure patient confidentiality, respect, and dignity is adhered to at all times.
About us
Our friendly, forward thinking, and supportive Medical Practice is looking to recruit a committed, caring and highly motivated Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly and well-established Medical Practice.
We are looking for someone who is either already trained as a Healthcare Assistant or someone who is at the start of their career and looking to become trained as a Healthcare Assistant. The ideal candidate must have a friendly disposition, flexible approach and be adaptable to change andwill have experience working as part of a team and also independently.
We are looking for part time applicants, desired hours can be discussed at interview. We offer 5 weeks annual leave (pro rata), a competitive salary, free onsite parking, modern working facilities and the chance to join or continue on in the NHS Pension Scheme. Applicants will have to undergo an enhanced DBS check and provide evidence of certain immunisations/immunity. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and the deadline for receiving applications is Friday 18th October 2024.
Please send completed application forms to sony.robins@nhs.net or post them in to our Fisherton House site. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact us by email: sony.robins@nhs.net.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. Previous applicants need not apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To undertake blood tests, blood pressure checks, and height, weight and BMI checks.
- To assist in minor surgery procedures including but not limited to vasectomies, carpal tunnel, dermatology procedures, coils etc.
- To undertake NHS and new patient health checks.
- To undertake diabetic foot checks.
- To assist with urinalysis and sample checks.
- To ensure patient confidentiality, respect, and dignity is adhered to at all times.
OTHER DUTIES
- To undertake administrative duties such as room stocking, fridge temperature checks and the removal of clinical waste.
- To provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the Practice.
- To act as a chaperone at the patient or GP request and to annotate the records thereafter.
- To sterilise, clean and maintain surgical equipment following the Practice Infection Control Policy.
- To ensure all specimens (cytology, blood, urine etc.) are taken in accordance to protocols, recorded into patients records and labelled ready for collection.
- To ensure that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to treatment.
- To use Ardens templates to ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients records.
- To see extra or emergency patients where necessary.
- To contribute to local and national practice targets e.g. QOF, national benchmarking etc.
- To ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations, embarking upon further training if required.
- To deliver high quality, compassionate care and treatment to patients with a focus on promoting health, self-care and independence.
- To take responsibility for own development, learning and performance to ensure own educational commitment is at least sufficient to maintain registration requirements.
- To participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.
- To liaise with patients, carers, hospitals, community pharmacies and other local healthcare providers when required regarding queries and requests and to pass on messages.
- To undertake statutory and mandatory training as required
- To assist with training for new staff.
- To act with professionalism and ensuring that ethical conduct is adhered to at all times.
- To participate and promote child and vulnerable adult safeguarding and to extract safeguarding information and follow the appropriate pathway when required.
- To keep the working area clean, tidy and professional whilst adhering to GDPR regulations.
- To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required.
- To participate and co-operate with any research projects.
- To work across different practices on an ad-hoc/when required basis.
- It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested.
- This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Partners and the Management Team.
Job description
Job responsibilities
KEY DUTIES
- To undertake blood tests, blood pressure checks, and height, weight and BMI checks.
- To assist in minor surgery procedures including but not limited to vasectomies, carpal tunnel, dermatology procedures, coils etc.
- To undertake NHS and new patient health checks.
- To undertake diabetic foot checks.
- To assist with urinalysis and sample checks.
- To ensure patient confidentiality, respect, and dignity is adhered to at all times.
OTHER DUTIES
- To undertake administrative duties such as room stocking, fridge temperature checks and the removal of clinical waste.
- To provide lifestyle advice to patients making any necessary referrals within the Practice.
- To act as a chaperone at the patient or GP request and to annotate the records thereafter.
- To sterilise, clean and maintain surgical equipment following the Practice Infection Control Policy.
- To ensure all specimens (cytology, blood, urine etc.) are taken in accordance to protocols, recorded into patients records and labelled ready for collection.
- To ensure that the patient is as comfortable and relaxed as possible and confirming their agreement to treatment.
- To use Ardens templates to ensure accurate and legible notes of all consultations and treatments are recorded in the patients records.
- To see extra or emergency patients where necessary.
- To contribute to local and national practice targets e.g. QOF, national benchmarking etc.
- To ensure clinical practice is safe and effective and remains within boundaries of competence, and to acknowledge limitations, embarking upon further training if required.
- To deliver high quality, compassionate care and treatment to patients with a focus on promoting health, self-care and independence.
- To take responsibility for own development, learning and performance to ensure own educational commitment is at least sufficient to maintain registration requirements.
- To participate in the education and training of students of all disciplines and the introduction of all members of the practice staff where appropriate.
- To liaise with patients, carers, hospitals, community pharmacies and other local healthcare providers when required regarding queries and requests and to pass on messages.
- To undertake statutory and mandatory training as required
- To assist with training for new staff.
- To act with professionalism and ensuring that ethical conduct is adhered to at all times.
- To participate and promote child and vulnerable adult safeguarding and to extract safeguarding information and follow the appropriate pathway when required.
- To keep the working area clean, tidy and professional whilst adhering to GDPR regulations.
- To assist with the gathering of statistics and information when required.
- To participate and co-operate with any research projects.
- To work across different practices on an ad-hoc/when required basis.
- It will be necessary to attend and contribute to various practice meetings as requested.
- This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and will be reviewed periodically in conjunction with the post holder. The post holder is required to carry out any duties that may reasonably be requested by the Partners and the Management Team.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- a) 1 year+ experience working as a trained Healthcare Assistant
- b) Experience working in General Practice and/or Primary Care
- c) Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- d) Working within a team
- e) Working independently
- f) Working in a busy environment
Desirable
- a) 3 years+ experience working as a trained Healthcare Assistant
- b) Experience with assisting in Theatres / Minor Surgery
- c) Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
Qualifications
Essential
- a) Level 3 Health & Social Care Qualification (or equivalent)
- b) Certification/Qualification and competency document in Phlebotomy
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- a) 1 year+ experience working as a trained Healthcare Assistant
- b) Experience working in General Practice and/or Primary Care
- c) Experience of working as part of a multi-disciplinary team (MDT)
- d) Working within a team
- e) Working independently
- f) Working in a busy environment
Desirable
- a) 3 years+ experience working as a trained Healthcare Assistant
- b) Experience with assisting in Theatres / Minor Surgery
- c) Experience of working to achieve standards within the Quality and Outcome Framework (QOF)
Qualifications
Essential
- a) Level 3 Health & Social Care Qualification (or equivalent)
- b) Certification/Qualification and competency document in Phlebotomy
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
