Windmill Health Centre

Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

We are a busy GP Training practice with 15 GP's, 2 Nurses and 2 HCA's. we are looking for someone who is dynamic, forward thinking, flexible and a team player to join our Nursing team to provide excellent care to our Practice population of 9000 patients.

Main duties of the job

Duties include:

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Dressings

Chaperoning duties

Vaccinating patients under PSD approval

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

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor procedures

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

About us

We currently have 9000 patients.

We are a supportive team of GP's, Nurses and Clerical staff who have a passion for providing good quality care for our patients.

Details

Date posted

27 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,377 to £23,985 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2795-23-0001

Job locations

Windmill Health Centre

Whinmoor Way

Leeds

LS14 5BD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include:

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Dressings

Chaperoning duties

Vaccinating patients under PSD approval

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

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor procedures

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Essential Requirements:- Completion of a certified HCA/Care Certificate course- Strong communication and interpersonal skills- Ability to work well in a team environment- Compassionate and caring attitude towards patients- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Duties include:

New patient health checks

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

Dressings

Chaperoning duties

Vaccinating patients under PSD approval

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

Clearing and re-stocking consulting rooms

Preparing and maintaining environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions, including assisting GPs during the performance of minor procedures

Assisting in the assessment and surveillance of patients health and well-being

Undertaking specific clinical activities for named patients that have been delegated and taught specifically in relation to that individual

Helping to raise awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted

Assisting with the collection and collation of data on needs related to health and well-being

Essential Requirements:- Completion of a certified HCA/Care Certificate course- Strong communication and interpersonal skills- Ability to work well in a team environment- Compassionate and caring attitude towards patients- Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of a certified HCA course
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy

Desirable

  • Experience of wound care/dressings,
  • ECG Recording,
  • Long term condition management
  • qualification or experience in Infection Control
  • Qualification in routine Vaccinations (not child imms)
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Completion of a certified HCA course
  • Qualified in Phlebotomy

Desirable

  • Experience of wound care/dressings,
  • ECG Recording,
  • Long term condition management
  • qualification or experience in Infection Control
  • Qualification in routine Vaccinations (not child imms)

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

Windmill Health Centre

Address

Windmill Health Centre

Whinmoor Way

Leeds

LS14 5BD


Employer's website

https://www.windmillhealthcentre.nhs.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Windmill Health Centre

Address

Windmill Health Centre

Whinmoor Way

Leeds

LS14 5BD


Employer's website

https://www.windmillhealthcentre.nhs.uk/index.aspx (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Elizabeth Scott

lizscott2@nhs.net

01132733733

Details

Date posted

27 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£22,377 to £23,985 a year Dependant on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A2795-23-0001

Job locations

Windmill Health Centre

Whinmoor Way

Leeds

LS14 5BD


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