Job summary
We are looking for a Healthcare Assistant to join our team providing general practice services including; Phlebotomy, ECGs, wound care/simple dressings, Administering Injections such as Flu, Pneumonia and shingles, long term condition reviews, such as diabetes, asthma, NHS Health checks, INR clinics, Learning disabilities, smoking cessation and more.
Main duties of the job
All aspects of Healthcare assistant care, with potential to develop skills in line with the needs of the business and your personal interests
We are looking to upskill our team with appropriate skills in Chronic Disease management
About us
LAKESIDE HEALTHCARE is changing the face of primary care provision in England. We are bold, adventurous and ambitious and determined to thrive in uncertain times. We are the largest true partnership in the NHS and operate from various sites across the East Midlands. We serve the healthcare needs of over 170,000 patients across Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire & Cambridgeshire. Joining our team presents an opportunity to be part of a large organisation that is changing the way primary care is delivered today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of the post is to assist the GPs and nurse team in the delivery of safe, high quality primary care services to the practice population. The post holder will undertake delegated tasks and duties under indirect supervision of members of the nurse team. The post holder will work within clear parameters and lines of accountability after appropriate training and assessment of competence. The requirements of the post are linked to the Health Education England: District and General Practice Nursing Service Education and Career Framework.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The purpose of the post is to assist the GPs and nurse team in the delivery of safe, high quality primary care services to the practice population. The post holder will undertake delegated tasks and duties under indirect supervision of members of the nurse team. The post holder will work within clear parameters and lines of accountability after appropriate training and assessment of competence. The requirements of the post are linked to the Health Education England: District and General Practice Nursing Service Education and Career Framework.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic English and Maths GCE level c and above (new grade 4 and above)
- Ability to accept training, coaching and guidance (in prep for Care Certificate study)
Desirable
- Previous healthcare experience in clinical role
- Completed Care Certificate
- Qualified to NVQ level 2
- Other recognised forms of educational attainment
Experience
Essential
- Desire to work within care profession
- Can work to a high standard of care under supervision
Desirable
- Experience within a health care setting and/or primary care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic English and Maths GCE level c and above (new grade 4 and above)
- Ability to accept training, coaching and guidance (in prep for Care Certificate study)
Desirable
- Previous healthcare experience in clinical role
- Completed Care Certificate
- Qualified to NVQ level 2
- Other recognised forms of educational attainment
Experience
Essential
- Desire to work within care profession
- Can work to a high standard of care under supervision
Desirable
- Experience within a health care setting and/or 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.
