Job summary
At Beauchief Medical Practice we are looking for a part time Health Care Assistant (HCA) to join our GP Practice . The position is up to 20 hours per week and will involve working at both of our sites . We have one on Abbey Lane (S8) and one in Totley (S17)
Health Care Assistants are a vital part of our clinical team and as such will feel fully integrated into our wider clinical team.
Main duties of the job
HCAs carry out duties as directed by a registered practitioner. The successful candidate will need to have the ability to work independently in a clinical environment running their own clinics but also work with the wider team member following protocols and systems to ensure patient care is delivered safely in a caring environment.
About us
Beauchief Medical Practice is a well-established family doctors surgery based in the heart of the busy and popular Woodseats area in S8 with a additional site in Totley S17 area. The role will involve working at both sites.
Our team aims to provide healthcare with courtesy, care and efficiency . As a HCA , you will need to be compassionate, caring, professional and discrete, with a high level of clinical, administrative and organisational skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve undertaking the following
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccines - B12, Shingles , Pneumonia, Flu and Covid
- Blood pressure checks
- Urinalysis
- Diabetic Foot Checks
- Ear Syringing
- Wound Care
- Spirometry
- Undertake home visits to housebound patients
- Maintain stocking control for clinical rooms
- Health promotion
- keeping accurate patient records
- Involved in the recall process
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role will involve undertaking the following
- Phlebotomy
- Vaccines - B12, Shingles , Pneumonia, Flu and Covid
- Blood pressure checks
- Urinalysis
- Diabetic Foot Checks
- Ear Syringing
- Wound Care
- Spirometry
- Undertake home visits to housebound patients
- Maintain stocking control for clinical rooms
- Health promotion
- keeping accurate patient records
- Involved in the recall process
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or similar
- Wound Care Qualification
- Immunisation Qualification
- Ear Syringing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified Health Care Assistant
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of using System One IT system
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated motivation and the ability and commitment to work on own initiave but also with the wider team
- Reliable and flexible
- Willingness to undertake training to meet the needs of the practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE Grade A to C in English and Maths
- Qualified in Phlebotomy
Desirable
- Qualified to NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or similar
- Wound Care Qualification
- Immunisation Qualification
- Ear Syringing Qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working as a qualified Health Care Assistant
Desirable
- Experience of working in primary care
- Experience of using System One IT system
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated motivation and the ability and commitment to work on own initiave but also with the wider team
- Reliable and flexible
- Willingness to undertake training to meet the needs of the 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.