Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional, and reliable Practice
Healthcare Assistant to join our excellent Nursing Team & Practice.
Experience working within a General Practice environment and phlebotomy skills
are desirable and preferred, with salary negotiable dependent on experience. A friendly
personality, competent clinical skills, and an ability to work autonomously
within a busy team environment is essential.
The post holder will work under the indirect supervision of the Lead
Nurse and Practice management team to undertaking tasks and duties they have
been delegated whilst following clear policy and procedures. They will work
collaboratively with the general practice team to meet the needs of patients.
Main duties of the job
Main duties of the job (including but not limited to):
Venepuncture
ECG recording
Blood Pressure monitoring
Basic Wound Care
Basic observation recording
Urinalysis
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring, and recording
Equipment re-stocking and
stock rotation
About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen at our friendly, supportive practice
for a Healthcare Assistant to join us in working to provide an excellent
quality service to our patients.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Venepuncture
ECG recording
Blood Pressure monitoring
Basic Wound Care
Basic observation recording
Urinalysis
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring, and recording
Equipment re-stocking and stock rotation
Experience
Essential:
Experience within a healthcare setting/nursing team
Desirable:
Experience in a GP Practice
Qualifications
Essential:
Good General Education
Qualified in Phlebotomy
Computer literate
Desirable:
Qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)
Knowledge of SystmOne or similar system
Care Certificate
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job responsibilities
Venepuncture
ECG recording
Blood Pressure monitoring
Basic Wound Care
Basic observation recording
Urinalysis
Chaperoning duties
Processing and management of laboratory samples requested by GPs/nurses
Vaccine/cold chain storage, monitoring, and recording
Equipment re-stocking and stock rotation
Experience
Essential:
Experience within a healthcare setting/nursing team
Desirable:
Experience in a GP Practice
Qualifications
Essential:
Good General Education
Qualified in Phlebotomy
Computer literate
Desirable:
Qualified to NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)
Knowledge of SystmOne or similar system
Care Certificate
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Knowledge of EMIS or similar system
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Able to work on own initiative and work autonomously
- Able to work under pressure and remain calm
- Flexible and adaptable
- Aware of own limitations
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good team working skills
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
- Adaptable to change
Desirable
- Experience in a GP Practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good General Education
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
- Computer literate
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent
- Knowledge of EMIS or similar system
- Care Certificate
Experience
Essential
- An understanding, acceptance, and adherence to the need for strict confidentiality
- Able to work on own initiative and work autonomously
- Able to work under pressure and remain calm
- Flexible and adaptable
- Aware of own limitations
- Ability to provide quality care
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational skills
- Good team working skills
- Effective time management skills
- Ability to work independently following verbal or written instructions
- Adaptable to change
Desirable
- Experience in a GP Practice
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.