Job summary
We are looking to recruit an experienced Health Care Assistant to complement our established and experienced team of nurses and HCA. We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment and has a love of patient care.
The post is part time, 16 hours per week.
The candidate will be working under the direct supervision of the Practice Nurse lead and strictly in accordance with specific Practice guidelines and protocols. The HCA will assist the clinical team in the provision and delivery of prescribed programmes of patient care.
Main duties of the job
To support the Practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, delivering care within their scope of Practice to the entitled population. The HCA will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment, preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Duties include
- Phlebotomy
- Wound care
- ECG's
- B12
- Removal of sutures and clips
- Health checks
- Pre diabetic checks
- 24 hour ABPM monitoring
About us
About us
Pavilion Surgery is a friendly and supportive Practice with a patient list size of 10,300.
We are located opposite Royal Pavilion and gardens, only a 3 minute walk will bring you to the Brighton Seafront and Palace Pier and access to excellent public transport links.
The benefits of joining our organisation include:
- Access to the NHS pension
- NHS benefits such as discounts on shopping, food and travel through Blue Light discount card.
- A generous holiday package
- Multiple practice social events each year
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working
as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their
scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant
will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment,
preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Please see the attached job description for further information.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To
support the practice nursing team in the delivery of nursing services, working
as part of the practice multidisciplinary team, delivering care within their
scope of practice to the entitled patient population. The healthcare assistant
will deliver and assist clinical staff in the provision of treatment,
preventative care, health promotion and patient education.
Please see the attached job description for further information.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good time management and ability to work to deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
- Qualified to a minimum level 2 in Health and social care.
- Maths and English GCSE A-C.
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS clinical system.
- Competent in the use of Office and outlook.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Health Care setting as an experienced HCA.
-
- Computer literate.
- Excellent up to date clinical knowledge.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good time management and ability to work to deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Ability to record accurate clinical notes.
- Qualified to a minimum level 2 in Health and social care.
- Maths and English GCSE A-C.
Desirable
- Knowledge of EMIS clinical system.
- Competent in the use of Office and outlook.
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working within a Health Care setting as an experienced HCA.
-
- Computer literate.
- Excellent up to date clinical knowledge.
Desirable
- Experience of working in Primary Care
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.
