Health Care Assistant (HCA)

Job responsibilities

JOB TITLE: Health Care Assistant

JOB LOCATION: Medwyn Surgery, Medwyn Centre, Centre, Reigate Road, Dorking, RH4 1SD

RESPONSIBLE TO: GP Partners

MAIN PURPOSE OF POST

To assist the nursing staff and doctors in the care of the practice population.

To work with the Primary Health Care Team to ensure a seamless delivery of care to the Practice population and to promote a positive image of the Practice to its patients and service users.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Clinical

-To carry out a range of treatment room duties using agreed protocols and under the direct supervision of a clinical member of staff. e.g. NHS Health checks, ECGs, 24hr BPs, urinalysis, INRs, phlebotomy, injections, weight, height and BP check.

- To assist with specialist clinics as appropriate.

- To maintain stocks and supplies within the Practice.

- To identify areas of possible improvement in service delivery to the practice manager.

- To maintain effective communication with the Primary Health Care Team and external agencies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Administrative

-To ensure accurate completion of all necessary documentation associated with patient healthcare and registration with the practice.

- To participate in the development of protocols and guidelines and assist in the formulation of Practice philosophy and policy.

- To contribute to the development of the Practice by participating in Practice meetings as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Professional

-To acknowledge clinical limitations and not undertake any procedures for which they have not be adequately trained.

- To maintain confidentiality.

- To maintain personal development by attending courses/study days as identified by the Partners.

- Participate in the education and training of students.

To undertake any other duties which are commensurate with the level and responsibilities of this post.

To actively and continuously review all activities and suggest areas for improvement.

Experience

Essential

• - Experience of working within the NHS or Primary Care

Desirable

• - Experience of working in a GP Practice
• - Experience as a Health Care Assistant
• - Phlebotomy qualification
• - Vaccine Administering qualification
• - Basic wound care
• - Phlebotomy

Qualifications

Essential

• - Willingness to complete the Care Certificate/qualification.
• - Good standard of education

Desirable

• - Care Certificate/qualification
• - Experience of System One

Other:

Essential

• - Good communication skills (written and oral)
• - Team player
• - Strong IT Skills
• - Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast pace environment.
• - Time management skills
• - Ability to build relationships
• - Dependable and adaptable
• - Positive Outlook
• - Common sense
• - Approachable
• - Confident, assertive and resilient
• - Clear DBS
• - Committed to continuous professional development

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).