Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

New patient health checks /NHS health checks / Weight Management

ECG recording

Phlebotomy

INRs Warfarin Management

Assist with Minor Operations

Assist with Learning Disability and Mental Health annual reviews

To give flu vaccines / immunisations within the scope of established protocols

Chaperoning duties

Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses

Maintenance of surgical equipment

Cleaning of clinical areas within remit of role

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 operations

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

To deliver blood and other samples to the hospital as required - No

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

To cover extended access and work late; evenings and occasionally weekends.

Follows aseptic technique in removal of sutures, clips, dressings as per nursing care plan.

At all times, observes infection control procedures and protocols to protect patients, colleagues and themselves.

Other Tasks:

To undertake any other reasonable duty commensurate to the position that is requested.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• A demonstrable commitment to professional development

Desirable

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent
• Previous experience of working in a HCA role

Other

Essential

• Flexibility of working hours / ability to work at desired times which includes working extended access, late evenings, weekends to cover 7 day operation
• To cover holidays and sickness

Desirable

• Car Driver, Clean Licence
• Experience in Primary Care setting

Experience

Essential

• Experience with dealing with the public/patients
• Meeting Quality Targets
• Use of Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Previous experience within a General Practice or health care role
• Experience in EMIS Web

Qualities and Attributes

Essential

• Excellent people skills, friendly and caring and able to deliver high standards of patient / customer care
• Able to demonstrate enthusiasm to develop skills
• An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
• Ability to use own initiative, judgement, resourcefulness and common sense
• Ability to work without direct supervision and determine own workload and priorities
• Ability to work as part of an integrated multi- skilled team
• Pleasant and Articulate
• Able to work under pressure and remain calm
• Caring, empathetic, discreet and has the integrity to handle difficult situations
• Able to work in a changing environment and can adapt well to change

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Excellent communication skills
• Good written communication skills, clear concise record keeping
• IT Skills
• Time management, able to prioritise and organise own workload

Desirable

• Trained in phlebotomy and infection control

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

Brampton Medical Practice

Address

Brampton Medical Practice

4 Market Place

Brampton

Cumbria

CA8 1NL

Employer's website

https://bramptonmedicalpractice.com/ (Opens in a new tab)